S C Education Association Childrens Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
S C Education Association Childrens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Columbia, South Carolina, registered in 2003, with $178,277 in FY2016 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
2999 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC, 29169 EIN 57-1163302 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2016)
$178K
▲ 74.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2016)
$54K
Net assets
$421K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for S C Education Association Childrens Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating94 mo reserves · +70% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For S C Education Association Childrens Foundation: 94 mo reserves · +70% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for S C Education Association Childrens Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For S C Education Association Childrens Foundation: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2999 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC, 29169
- City
- West Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $136K (FY2013) to $178K (FY2016) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2016)
Liabilities $0Net assets $421K
Operating margin
69.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$421K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$421K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $178,277▲74.5% | $53,671▼58.8% | $421,173▲42.5% | $421,173▲42.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $102,146▼53.2% | $130,280▲194% | $295,514▼8.7% | $295,514▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $218,398▲60.7% | $44,345▲19.6% | $323,649▲116% | $323,649▲116% | 990 |
| 2013 | $135,873 | $37,074 | $149,595 | $149,595 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is S C Education Association Childrens Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. S C Education Association Childrens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-1163302, based in West Columbia, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is S C Education Association Childrens Foundation's EIN?
- S C Education Association Childrens Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-1163302.
- How much revenue does S C Education Association Childrens Foundation report?
- S C Education Association Childrens Foundation reported $178,277 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2016 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does S C Education Association Childrens Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades S C Education Association Childrens Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for S C Education Association Childrens Foundation (EIN 57-1163302) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.