SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
AI Summary
The South Carolina Humanities Council Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. With a total of $155.9K in grants paid to 109 grantees in 2025, the council emphasizes relationship-based engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL, INC. IS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL LIVES OF SOUTH CAROLINIANS. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND SUPPORT FOR THE HUMANITIES BY TELLING THE HUMAN STORY BY AWARDING GRANTS FOR HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC PROGRAMS, BY GENERATING SPECIAL HUMANITIES INITIATIVES, AND BY BRINGING HUMANITIES PERSPECTIVES TO BEAR ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES.
Cause Areas
2
Humanities
Arts councils
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Historic Columbia Foundation
Columbia, SC
$82.1K
3%
Charleston Literary Festival Inc
Charleston, SC
$55.7K
2%
COASTAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Conway, SC
$47.2K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$9K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
No. SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC give?
SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, District Of Columbia, and North 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 HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC make each year?
In 2025, SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $156 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC fund recently?
In 2024, SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include Historic Columbia Foundation, Charleston Literary Festival Inc, and COASTAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.