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Sc Chamber Education and Workforce Development Foundation

EIN 57-0901267 · Columbia, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION'S EDUCATION WORKFORCE AND DIVERSITY INTERESTS ARE BROAD. IT SEEKS TO PROMOTE COLLABORATION AMONG A WIDE RANGE OF STAKEHOLDERS- SCHOOL STAFF (PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION), FAMILIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, AND BUSINESSES. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO FURTHER ITS INTERESTS THROUGH A CAREFULLY CONSIDERED IDENTIFICATION AND SUBSEQUENT FUNDING OF WORTHY ACTIVITIES, RESEARCH STUDIES, AND PROJECTS. IT IS AUTHORIZED BY ITS BY-LAWS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY INCLUSION.

Income
$987,688
Spending
$992,802
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
22.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
32
Highest pay
$148,981, president and ceo

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: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 331% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $981,435 spent. THE FOUNDATION'S EDUCATION WORKFORCE AND DIVERSITY INTERESTS ARE BROAD. IT SEEKS TO PROMOTE COLLABORATION AMONG A WIDE RANGE OF STAKEHOLDERS- SCHOOL STAFF (PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION), FAMILIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, AND BUSINESSES. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO FURTHER ITS INTERESTS THROUGH A CAREFULLY CONSIDERED IDENTIFICATION AND SUBSEQUENT FUNDING OF WORTHY ACTIVITIES, RESEARCH STUDIES, AND PROJECTS. IT IS AUTHORIZED BY ITS BY-LAWS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY INCLUSION.

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 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 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 April 1990.

    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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