Nonprofit spending analysis for South Carolina: 83% goes to programs, 12% to administration, 5% to fundraising. Based on 581 organizations.
Among 9,992 nonprofits in South Carolina, 581 report detailed spending breakdowns. On average, 83% of expenses go directly to charitable programs, 12% to administrative costs, and 5% to fundraising activities.
South Carolina nonprofits demonstrate strong program efficiency, with the average organization directing 83% of spending to programs — above the widely-cited 75% benchmark used by charity watchdog organizations.
The 581 organizations collectively manage $45.0B in revenue and $66.9B in assets, making spending efficiency a critical metric for the charitable sector in South Carolina.
| # | Organization | Program % | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha Omega Homes Incorporated | 50% | $1K |
| 2 | Sage Foundation | 60% | $20K |
| 3 | Canal Charitable Foundation | 60% | $12.4M |
| 4 | Bignon Family Foundation | 60% | $206K |
| 5 | South Carolina Military Scholarship & Family Care Association Inc | 60% | $13K |
| 6 | Winstons Wish Foundation | 60% | $109 |
| 7 | Living Hope Foundation Inc | 70% | $70K |
| 8 | Ossorio Foundation | 70% | $90K |
| 9 | From The Heart | 70% | $566 |
| 10 | Harmon Foundation | 70% | $639 |
| 11 | Scago Educational Facilities Corporation For Spartanburg School | 70% | $1.1M |
| 12 | Peter Glenville Foundation | 70% | $268K |
| 13 | Royal Foundation | 70% | $105K |
| 14 | Daniel Island Community Foundation Inc | 70% | $23K |
| 15 | National Steeplechase Museum Inc | 70% | $322K |
| 16 | Doyle And Judith Carr Foundation | 70% | $139K |
| 17 | Regenesis Community Developement Corporation | 70% | $134K |
| 18 | Columbia Executives And Owners Association Inc | 70% | $124K |
| 19 | Louies Kids Inc | 70% | $8K |
| 20 | Kiwanis Of Greenville Eastside Foundation | 70% | $4K |
On average, South Carolina nonprofits spend 83% on programs, 12% on administration, and 5% on fundraising. This is based on IRS 990 data from 581 organizations.
Most charity evaluators consider 75% or higher to be a strong program expense ratio. In South Carolina, the average is 83%.
The table above ranks South Carolina nonprofits by program spending percentage. You can also use our Rankings page to find the most efficient organizations nationally or by state.