THE ORIGINAL SIX FOUNDATION

EIN: 453709610 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

COLUMBIA, SC

Total Revenue
$2,473,260
Total Expenses
$1,082,820
Total Assets
$2,278,829
Net Assets
$2,224,961
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
CANDACE LEAPHART
Phone
8032449511
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE ORIGINAL SIX FOUNDATION, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 155% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 56% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORIGINAL SIX FOUNDATION SERVES SC PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND EARLY LITERACY INITIATIVES.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,445,465
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $23,302
Other Revenue $4,493
TOTAL REVENUE $2,473,260

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $345,407
Fundraising Expenses $49,786
Program Expenses $1,012,648
Other Expenses $737,413
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,082,820

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,473,260 $971,097 +1.5%
Expenses $1,082,820 $985,112 +0.1%
Net Income $1,390,440 $-14,015 -100.2%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
3
Volunteers
60

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
5
$140,000
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BOB EDWARDS TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLI SCOTT-STILL TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKKI R HALEY TRUSTEE/FOUNDER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL JOHNSON TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN REYNOLDS TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE GRIFFIN TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE KOTY TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AKIL ROSS TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDACE SHIVER TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY B MCMILLAN TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HALEY CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKEE JOHNSON VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDACE LEAPHART TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREY RANDOLPH SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA MEADOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$140,000 $0 $140,000
NICHOLAS A WASHINGTON PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$120,000 $0 $120,000
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
2025 $2,473,260 $1,082,820 $2,278,829 $1,390,440
2024 $971,097 $985,112 $834,605 $-14,015
2023 $623,994 $823,132 $853,522 $-199,138
2022 $560,504 $510,724 $1,061,481 $49,780
2021 $632,656 $385,066 $1,045,508 $247,590
2020 $590,042 $377,756 $797,894 $212,286
2019 $222,192 $186,587 $583,785 $35,605
2018 $73,256 $202,564 $547,381 $-129,308
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