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University of South Carolina Beaufort Education Foundation

EIN 83-4290457 · Bluffton, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak40 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUTREACH ENDEAVORS AND TO MAXIMIZE PRIVATE-SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT, THEREBY, EMPOWERING THE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE A MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE BEYOND WHAT IS ACHIEVABLE WITH STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL FUNDS ALONE.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$515,022
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
110.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$105,483, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 110.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 86% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 347% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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. $178,354 spent. THE OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT HAS MANY OBJECTIVES IN SERVING OUR CONSTITUENCIES. ON A DAILY BASIS WE WORK TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR STUDENTS, SUPPORT CURRENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT USCB AND SECURE FUNDING FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE ONES. WE ALSO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE RESEARCH OF OUR FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS.
  2. $252,942 spent. THE OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT HAS MANY OBJECTIVES IN SERVING OUR CONSTITUENCIES. ON A DAILY BASIS WE WORK TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR STUDENTS, SUPPORT CURRENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT USCB AND SECURE FUNDING FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE ONES. WE ALSO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE RESEARCH OF OUR FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS.
  3. $23,169 spent. THE OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT HAS MANY OBJECTIVES IN SERVING OUR CONSTITUENCIES. ON A DAILY BASIS WE WORK TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR STUDENTS, SUPPORT CURRENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT USCB AND SECURE FUNDING FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE ONES. WE ALSO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE RESEARCH OF OUR FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS.
  4. THE OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT HAS MANY OBJECTIVES IN SERVING OUR CONSTITUENCIES. ON A DAILY BASIS WE WORK TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR STUDENTS, SUPPORT CURRENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT USCB AND SECURE FUNDING FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE ONES. WE ALSO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE RESEARCH OF OUR FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 June 2020.

    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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