State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, registered in 1969, with $11,581,978 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC, 29201 EIN 57-0254875 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$11.6M
▲ 8.1% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.1M
Net assets
$33.4M
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.
B
★★★★
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 State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating57 mo reserves · +39% 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 State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina: 57 mo reserves · +39% margin earns a A 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 State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC, 29201
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Community Recreation Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6.8M (FY2013) to $11.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $364KNet assets $33.4M
Operating margin
38.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$33.8M
Total liabilities
$364K
Net assets
$33.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,581,978▲8.1% | $7,090,706▲16.7% | $33,395,316▲18.9% | $33,759,531▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $10,718,254▲10.3% | $6,074,487▲7.5% | $28,081,983▲21.6% | $28,595,703▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,715,530▲9.6% | $5,653,034▲18.3% | $23,087,876▲21.4% | $23,287,816▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $8,865,077▲910% | $4,779,078▲101% | $19,025,380▲29.4% | $19,244,443▲28.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $877,759▼89.2% | $2,380,681▼60.4% | $14,701,381▼7.6% | $14,927,301▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,104,139▲16.2% | $6,010,383▼5.3% | $15,907,703▲15.2% | $16,177,926▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $6,976,102▲2.2% | $6,349,257▼2.1% | $13,813,947▲4.8% | $16,766,766▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,827,909▼6.3% | $6,488,214▼2.5% | $13,187,102▲2.6% | $16,610,703▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,284,102▲13.0% | $6,654,708▲4.6% | $12,847,407▲5.2% | $17,334,120▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,444,621▲0.3% | $6,361,230▲7.0% | $12,218,013▲0.7% | $17,323,549▲38.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,428,340▼4.9% | $5,944,758▼0.3% | $12,134,622▲4.2% | $12,511,900▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,756,149 | $5,959,812▲3.8% | $11,651,040▲7.3% | $11,910,670▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,741,806▼0.4% | $10,858,165▲5.6% | $12,684,173▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,767,150▲6.5% | $10,283,843▲2.3% | $13,009,504▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,415,285 | $10,050,130 | $13,619,825 | 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.
Grants received · $44K total
2 grants to State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina totaling $44K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health | Operational/community engagement | 2021 | $20,000 |
| AARP | Sponsor of "aarp senior day at the fair" | 2015 | $23,625 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-0254875, based in Columbia, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina's EIN?
- State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-0254875.
- How much revenue does State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina report?
- State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina reported $11,581,978 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina have?
- CharityIndex grades State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for State Agricultural & Mechanical Society of South Carolina (EIN 57-0254875) 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.