Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pendleton, South Carolina, registered in 1982, with $5,587,851 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 587, Pendleton, SC, 29670 EIN 57-0734955 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2023)
$5.6M
▲ 3.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.1M
Net assets
$52.1M
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
—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 Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc— 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 rating202 mo reserves · +45% 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 Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc: 202 mo reserves · +45% 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 Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc— 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 Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 587, Pendleton, SC, 29670
- City
- Pendleton
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.6M (FY2013) to $5.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $18.5MNet assets $52.1M
Operating margin
44.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$70.5M
Total liabilities
$18.5M
Net assets
$52.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,587,851▲3.4% | $3,099,291▲9.3% | $52,064,027▲9.7% | $70,539,156▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,405,996▲5.5% | $2,834,735▲5.4% | $47,448,877▲9.7% | $67,631,181▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,125,631▼58.1% | $2,689,197▼1.6% | $43,268,360▼8.6% | $65,161,291▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $12,246,442▲151% | $2,731,590▼10.4% | $47,317,764▲25.2% | $70,893,978▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,882,358▼26.2% | $3,049,012▲0.4% | $37,802,912▲5.1% | $63,225,721▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $6,614,757▼6.9% | $3,037,103▲9.8% | $35,969,566▲11.0% | $64,700,352▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,104,045▲43.5% | $2,765,257▲65.2% | $32,391,912▲15.5% | $63,840,601▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,950,612▲194% | $1,674,023▲1.9% | $28,053,124▲12.0% | $62,387,756▲108% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,681,509▼25.1% | $1,642,699▼4.7% | $25,056,664▲0.2% | $30,047,203▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,243,800▼51.7% | $1,724,357▲8.6% | $25,017,854▲2.1% | $30,134,239▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,642,442 | $1,587,890 | $24,498,411 | $29,910,820 | 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 · $459K total
19 grants to Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc totaling $459K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $33,544 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,684 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $7,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $13,379 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $27,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $9,000 |
| AARP Foundation | Grant to support aarp foundation's back to work 50+ program | 2019 | $21,000 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First | Program support | 2019 | $20,550 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2019 | $6,000 |
| AARP Foundation | Grant to support aarp foundation's back to work 50+ program | 2018 | $30,000 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First | Program support | 2018 | $14,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-0734955, based in Pendleton, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-0734955.
- How much revenue does Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc report?
- Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc reported $5,587,851 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Tri-county Technical College Foundation Inc (EIN 57-0734955) 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.