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United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina Inc

EIN 51-0450487 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UCP OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC., IS A NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY WHOSE MISSION IS TO POSITIVELY SUPPORT AND IMPACT THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$11.9 million
Spending
$11.7 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
214
Highest pay
$313,047, vice preside

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

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 35 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $569,775 spent. DAY PROGAMS: VARIETY OF DAYTIME COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS WITH VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  2. $310,776 spent. SLP: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR 10 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR OWN HOME TO AID THEM TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES FOR DAILY LIVING SUCH AS FEEDING, BATHING, DRESSING, ASSISTING WITH RECREATIONAL, LEISURE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. CAREGIVERS ARE TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WITH EXPERTISE IN ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ALL CAREGIVERS RECEIVE CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING AND PASS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING.
  3. $9.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND SUBCONTRACTED RESIDENTIAL: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR 78 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVEOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A RESIDENTIAL HOME OPERATED BY UCP OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC., OR ITS SUBCONTRACTOR. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES FOR DAILY LIVING SUCH AS FEEDING, BATHING, DRESSING, ASSISTING WITH RECREATIONAL, LEISURE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. SUPPORTS ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENCE. CAREGIVERS ARE TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WITH EXPERTISE IN ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ALL CAREGIVERS RECEIVE CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING AND PASS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING. RESIDENTIAL AND SUBCONTRACTED RESIDENTIAL: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR 78 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVEOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A RESIDENTIAL HOME OPERATED BY UCP OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC., OR ITS SUBCONTRACTOR. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES FOR DAILY LIVING SUCH AS FEEDING, BATHING, DRESSING, ASSISTING WITH RECREATIONAL, LEISURE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. SUPPORTS ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENCE. CAREGIVERS ARE TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WITH EXPERTISE IN ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ALL CAREGIVERS RECEIVE CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING AND PASS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 November 6, 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 September 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 February 2004.

    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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