South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
AI Summary
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting higher education institutions in South Carolina. With a total of $584,000 in grants paid to 21 grantees in 2025, this funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SCICU SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES THE VALUES OF INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Higher education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
Greenville, SC
$623K
8%
CONVERSE UNIVERSITY
Spartanburg, SC
$508.3K
6%
WOFFORD COLLEGE
Spartanburg, SC
$491.1K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$28.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$30.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities?
No. South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities give?
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities’s grants?
The largest share of grants from South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $28 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities make each year?
In 2025, South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $584 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities fund recently?
In 2025, South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FURMAN UNIVERSITY, CONVERSE UNIVERSITY, and WOFFORD COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities?
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.