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Sc Shrm State Council

EIN 35-2205483 · Lexington, SC

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SC SHRM STATE COUNCIL IS A GLOBAL HR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO: BUILD AND SUSTAIN PARTNERSHIPS WITH HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS, MEDIA, GOVERNMENTS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TO ADDRESS PEOPLE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES THAT INFLUENCE THE EFFECTIVENESS AN SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES. SC SHRM STATE COUNCIL WILL PROVIDE A COMMUNITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS, MEDIA, GOVERNMENTS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TO SHARE EXPERTISE AND CREATE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS ON PEOPLE MANAGEMENT ISSUES. IT WILL ALSO PROACTIVELY PROVIDE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH TO HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS, MEDIA, GOVERNMENTS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS. IT WILL SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE TO ENSURE THAT POLICY MAKERS, LAWMAKERS, AND REGULATORS ARE AWARE OF KEY PEOPLE CONCERNS FACING ORGANIZATIONS AND THE HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSION.

Income
$362,401
Spending
$316,492
Employees
0
Volunteers
19

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
  1. $316,492 spent. SC SHRM'S PRIMARY ACTIVITY IS THE HOSTING OF A STATEWIDE ANNUAL CONFERENCE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS, MEDIA, GOVERNMENTS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS FROM ACROSS THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, OFFERING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP TO ATTENDEES, AND PROVIDES A FORUM WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE AND IDEAS WITH OTHERS. THE CONFERENCE IS COORDINATED BY UNPAID VOLUNTEERS AND BOARD MEMBERS OF SC SHRM, AND IS TYPICALLY HELD IN THE FALL AT ROTATING VENUES AROUND THE STATE.
  2. WE ARE AN AFFILIATE OF THE SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. WHETHER YOU ARE NEW TO THE HR FIELD OR HAVE MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, WE ARE A LOCAL STARTING POINT FOR NETWORKING, INFORMATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUED SUPPORT OF EXCELLENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCES.
  3. SC SHRM'S VISION IS TO BE THE RESOURCE FOR HR KNOWLEDGE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. WE STRIVE TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR PROVIDING TIMELY INFORMATION ON HR ISSUES AFFECTING THE MANAGEMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN ORGANIZATIONS OF ALL SIZES, FOR PROVIDING HR EXPERTS ON LEGISLATIVE TOPICS RELATED TO HR, AND FOR PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE HR PROFESSIONALS AND THE SHRM CHAPTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

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

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 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 May 2015.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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