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Central Carolina Community Foundation

EIN 57-0793960 · Columbia, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THAT CONNECTS AND MOBILIZES PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH DONORS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING, INVEST IN COMMUNITY PRIORITIES, AND CREATE LASTING IMPACT THROUGH GRANTMAKING, SCHOLARSHIPS, CHARITABLE FUND MANAGEMENT, AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO LEADS STATEWIDE PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVES INCLUDING THE ONE SC FUND, THE STATEWIDE PHILANTHROPIC RESPONSE TO NATURAL DISASTERS.

Income
$47.1 million
Spending
$28.7 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
93.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
17
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$201,278, vice preside

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 93.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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 (1)
  1. $26.9 million spent. CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDED GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES IN ITS 11-COUNTY SERVICE AREA OF THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONALLY. GRANTMAKING SUPPORTED A BROAD RANGE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH, ARTS AND CULTURE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND DISASTER RELIEF, INCLUDING IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE HELENE. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAMS, DONOR-ADVISED GRANTMAKING, DESIGNATED FUNDS, AGENCY ENDOWMENTS, FIELD-OF-INTEREST FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS CURRENT AND EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONVENED NONPROFIT LEADERS, FUNDERS, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AND CREATE A VIBRANT AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY WHERE GENEROSITY ABOUNDS AND ALL PEOPLE THRIVE. CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDED GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES IN ITS 11-COUNTY SERVICE AREA OF THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONALLY. GRANTMAKING SUPPORTED A BROAD RANGE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING EDUCATION, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH, ARTS AND CULTURE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND DISASTER RELIEF, INCLUDING IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE HELENE. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAMS, DONOR-ADVISED GRANTMAKING, DESIGNATED FUNDS, AGENCY ENDOWMENTS, FIELD-OF-INTEREST FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS CURRENT AND EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONVENED NONPROFIT LEADERS, FUNDERS, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AND CREATE A VIBRANT AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY WHERE GENEROSITY ABOUNDS AND ALL PEOPLE THRIVE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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