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SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

COLUMBIA, SC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
57-0804684
Regional Funder
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SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

COLUMBIA, SC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
57-0804684
Regional Funder

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Est.

1985

Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The South Carolina Humanities Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in grantmaking primarily within South Carolina, along with some support for Texas and North Carolina. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Council can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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.
Total Funding Given

$236.1K

2024
Grantees funded
105
Multi-year grantees
36%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

20

Median 1st year grant
$9K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.4K
R
Randy L Akers
Board Member
L
Leslie Walker Bickford
Board Member
J
Jennifer Gunter
Board Member

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, Texas, 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 $8,993. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC make each year?
In 2024, SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $236 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 INC. 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.
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