South Carolina Autism Society Inc

EIN: 237350663 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

West Columbia, SC

Total Revenue
$1,455,329
Total Expenses
$1,666,646
Total Assets
$541,926
Net Assets
$162,655
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
James A Merklinger
Phone
8037506988
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

South Carolina Autism Society Inc, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of the Autism Society South Carolina is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism Community with resources needed to live.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,621,178 Revenue: $835,115

The mission of the Autism Society South Carolina is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism Community with resources needed to live.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $597,266
Program Service Revenue $835,115
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $22,948
TOTAL REVENUE $1,455,329

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,183,985
Fundraising Expenses $14,610
Program Expenses $1,621,178
Other Expenses $482,661
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,666,646

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,455,329 $1,546,100 -0.1%
Expenses $1,666,646 $1,667,591 0.0%
Net Income $-211,317 $-121,491 +0.7%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
35
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
14
$86,324
Total Directors
14
$86,324
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Shawn Keith Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$86,324 $0 $86,324
Courtney Eidson At-Large 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lora Dyal At-Large 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Becky Hughes Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joyce Nielsen At-Large 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Vida Mingo Vice-Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Monica Johnson At-Large 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melanie Wiley Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Siddhartha Chowdri At-Large 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LaTanya Goodson PeeDee 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Katie Engen At-Large 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Denise Long At-Large 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Angela Jenkins At-Large 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Tucker Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,455,329 $1,666,646 $541,926 $-211,317
2021 $1,603,052 $1,544,267 $922,163 $58,785
2020 $1,640,073 $1,503,609 $844,875 $136,464
2019 $1,747,030 $1,546,011 $605,634 $201,019
2018 $1,751,824 $1,867,943 $543,849 $-116,119
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