S C Press Association Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
S C Press Association Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, registered in 1970, with -$7,800 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
106 Outlet Pointe Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29210 EIN 57-0735348 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2023)
-$7,800
▼ 1672.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$32K
Net assets
$654K
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.
F
—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 Press Association Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating247 mo reserves · -508% 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 Press Association Foundation: 247 mo reserves · -508% margin earns a F 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 Press Association Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Press Association Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 106 Outlet Pointe Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29210
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $25K (FY2013) to -$7,800 (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $161KNet assets $654K
Operating margin
-507.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$815K
Total liabilities
$161K
Net assets
$654K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -$7,800▼1673% | $31,811▲8.6% | $654,326▲5.2% | $815,004▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | -$440▼102% | $29,304▼15.5% | $621,740▲0.8% | $795,991▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $17,960▲41.5% | $34,670▲7.1% | $616,819▼12.8% | $788,484▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $12,689▼1.2% | $32,366▲5.5% | $707,512▲5.7% | $866,689▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $12,846▲379% | $30,689▲42.0% | $669,520▲1.0% | $831,460 | 990 |
| 2018 | -$4,605▼3.8% | $21,617▼14.3% | $662,676▼1.1% | $831,627▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | -$4,435▲50.6% | $25,218▼1.9% | $670,178▼1.7% | $839,266▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | -$8,973▼5.7% | $25,695▲43.6% | $681,923▼0.3% | $850,703▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | -$8,488▼145% | $17,890▼35.6% | $683,647▲0.4% | $856,764▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $18,849▼24.0% | $27,781▲27.7% | $681,187▼5.0% | $858,845▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $24,812 | $21,754▼7.7% | $716,731▲0.4% | $898,532▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $23,567▼8.2% | $713,673 | $899,300▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,681▲8.1% | $713,898▲2.2% | $906,250▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $23,757 | $698,633 | $894,711 | 990 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is S C Press Association Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. S C Press Association Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-0735348, based in Columbia, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is S C Press Association Foundation's EIN?
- S C Press Association Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-0735348.
- How much revenue does S C Press Association Foundation report?
- S C Press Association Foundation reported -$7,800 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does S C Press Association Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades S C Press Association Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for S C Press Association Foundation (EIN 57-0735348) 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.