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University of South Carolina Business Partnership Foundation

EIN 23-7042391 · Columbia, SC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BUILD AN ENDOWMENT FUND AND SUPERVISE ITS CREATIVE MANAGEMENT. TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING APPROPRIATE PROJECTS AND TO BE FINANCED WITH FUNDS RAISED. TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN SUPPORTING RESEARCH IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS. TO ASSIST IN CONDUCTING CONFERENCES FOR EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL WORLDWIDE.

Income
$17.3 million
Spending
$15.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
65.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 38%
Employees
21
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$227,448, treasurer/vice president (non voting)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 65.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $4.6 million spent. CONTINUING EDUCATION: CONTINUING EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ACTIVITIES SEEK TO PROVIDE WORLD-CLASS BUSINESS EDUCATION TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF OUR CUSTOMERS, BUILD CLOSER RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY CORPORATE SUPPORTERS OF THE DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, AND TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN TOP FACULTY BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS EQUIP BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO BETTER PERFORM THEIR JOBS AND DEVELOP MANAGERS TO LEAD MORE EFFECTIVELY.
  2. $2.9 million spent. ACADEMIC SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES DEPARTMENTS WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO ENGAGE IN BUSINESS RESEARCH, RECRUIT AND RETAIN FACULTY, HOST VISITING PROFESSORS, FUND DISTINGUISHED CHAIRS, AND ENGAGE IN OTHER INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES OF THE STUDENTS AS WELL AS THE REPUTATION OF THE DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS.
  3. $3.8 million spent. SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE: THE FOUNDATION UTILIZES ENDOWMENTS AND OTHER FUNDS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF THE DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IN ORDER TO AWARD HIGH ACHIEVING SCHOLARS AND ATTRACT THEM TO THE SCHOOL, ASSIST FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS AND STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED IN ACCESSING AN EDUCATION AT THE DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, PROVIDE STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHERWISE SUPPORT STUDENTS BY ENRICHING THEIR COLLEGE EDUCATION AND MAKING IT MORE AFFORDABLE.
  4. $3.1 million spent. EXTERNAL RELATIONS: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IN CONDUCTING CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS AND SCHOLARS WORLDWIDE. ENGAGES ALUMNI OF THE DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS THROUGH EVENTS, LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION AWARDS, AND THROUGH THE CREATION OF A BOARD OF ADVISORS TO THE FOUNDATION. EXTERNAL RELATIONS PROGRAMS ALSO FOCUS ON OUTREACH TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS THROUGH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND BOARD OF ADVISORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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