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Liberty Fellowship of South Carolina

EIN 92-2679075 · Spartanburg, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS A NETWORK OF VALUES-BASED LEADERS COMMITTED TO THE BETTERMENT OF LIFE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THROUGH A RIGOROUS, 18-MONTH SEMINAR SERIES, A COHORT OF APPROXIMATELY 20 ESTABLISHED LEADERS BECOME LIBERTY FELLOWS EVERY TWO YEARS.

Income
$682,048
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
4
Highest pay
$139,939, former ceo

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 115% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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 (5)
  1. $165,377 spent. THE ASPEN EXECUTIVE SEMINAR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025 LIBERTY FELLOWS IS THE SECOND SEMINAR OF THE LIBERTY FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE AS FELLOWS CONTINUE TO LEARN AND DISCUSS VARIOUS LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES. FELLOWS WORK IN SMALL GROUPS TO FURTHER DEFINE THEIR VENTURE AND REPORT ON INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS.
  2. $223,432 spent. THE GLOBALIZATION PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES THE THIRD SEMINAR IN WHICH THE CLASS DIVIDES INTO SMALLER GROUPS TRAVELING ABROAD TO JOIN ASPEN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK (AGLN) FELLOWS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO DISCUSS BROADER ISSUES, PERSPECTIVES AND LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES. FELLOWS SHARE PROGRESS ON INDIVIDUAL VENTURES AND RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM AGLN FELLOWS ON THEIR EFFORTS.
  3. $501,288 spent. THE MULTI CLASS GATHERING PROGRAM IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LIBERTY FELLOWS TO CONVENE AND DISCUSS CURRENT ISSUES IN THE STATE, RECONNECT WITH THEIR LIBERTY FELLOWSHIP CLASS, AND COLLABORATE ACROSS THE NETWORK. IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION CELEBRATED ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY AT A 3 DAY EVENT IN GREENVILLE WHERE IT HOSTED FELLOWS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND FRIENDS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR KEYNOTE ADDRESSES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND MODERATED SEMINAR SESSIONS IN ADDITION TO OFFERING WELLNESS AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES.
  4. $287,721 spent. LIBERTY FELLOWSHIP OFFERS A VARIETY OF ENAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE CORE FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE WITHIN THE NETWORK IN REGIONAL AND LOCAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR MULTI-CLASS GATHERINGS, REGIONAL GATHERINGS, AND ASPEN INSTITUTE EVENTS. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES FOR COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE NETWORK TO HIGHLIGHT FELLOW IMMPACT, ENGAGEMENT AND CAPTURE SEMINARS FOR CONTINUED WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND BRANDING.
  5. LIBERTY FELLOWSHIP OFFERS A VARIETY OF ENAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE CORE FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE WITHIN THE NETWORK IN REGIONAL AND LOCAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR MULTI-CLASS GATHERINGS, REGIONAL GATHERINGS, AND ASPEN INSTITUTE EVENTS. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES FOR COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE NETWORK TO HIGHLIGHT FELLOW IMMPACT, ENGAGEMENT AND CAPTURE SEMINARS FOR CONTINUED WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND BRANDING.

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 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 June 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 2023.

    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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