SC Educational Communications Inc

EIN: 570739523 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Spartanburg, SC

Total Revenue
$1,657,136
Total Expenses
$1,618,091
Total Assets
$610,204
Net Assets
$481,049
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
SC
Phone
8645850102
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

SC Educational Communications Inc, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ("SCEC") SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC MEDIA ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF A VARIETY OF MEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND FOR SUPPORT OF THE ARTS. THE ACTIVITIES OF SCEC HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO ASSIST AND FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF THE ETV ENDOWMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. SCEC ALSO ENGAGES IN ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,224,799

TELEVISION PRODUCTION EXPENSES: SCEC produces and/or presents programs used by South Carolina ETV for broadcast locally on SCETV's four statewide channels and nationally on PBS and its affiliate...

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TELEVISION PRODUCTION EXPENSES: SCEC produces and/or presents programs used by South Carolina ETV for broadcast locally on SCETV's four statewide channels and nationally on PBS and its affiliate stations. These programs are funded in part by restricted grants from foundations, corporations and individuals as well as state and federal governmental entities. SCEC, along with the ETV Endowment of South Carolina and SCETV, also contributes substantial in-kind gifts to ensure program completion and distribution. During FY24, 19 programs were in production. Since its founding in 1982, SCEC has managed more than $120 million in restricted program production grants.

Program 2
Expenses: $96,885 Revenue: $144,458

ANCILLARY - DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS: SCEC partners with Converse University, an accredited, liberal arts university, to offer 24 online graduate-level mathematics and ELA education courses. These...

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ANCILLARY - DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS: SCEC partners with Converse University, an accredited, liberal arts university, to offer 24 online graduate-level mathematics and ELA education courses. These courses are intended for certified teachers who are seeking recertification and include graduate-level mathematical pedagogy and math content for the elementary, middle and secondary teacher. A limited number of these courses can also be used toward a graduate degree at Converse University. SCEC also offers an additional 15 online professional development mathematics courses for teacher advancement credit. During FY24, SCEC processed a total of 266 graduate level and 61 professional development course registrations.

Program 3
Expenses: $37,027

RADIO PRODUCTION EXPENSES: SCEC produces and/or presents programs used by South Carolina Public Radio for broadcast locally on SC Public Radio's nine radio stations and nationally on NPR and its...

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RADIO PRODUCTION EXPENSES: SCEC produces and/or presents programs used by South Carolina Public Radio for broadcast locally on SC Public Radio's nine radio stations and nationally on NPR and its affiliate stations. These programs are funded in part by restricted grants from foundations, corporations and individuals as well as state and federal governmental entities. SCEC, along with the ETV Endowment of South Carolina and SC Public Radio, also contributes substantial in-kind gifts to ensure program completion and distribution. Since its founding in 1982, SCEC has managed more than $120 million in restricted program production grants. In FY24, four programs were in production. Programs included "Walter Edgar's Journal", "ColaJazz", "South of Spooky "Rooted Rhythm".

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,416,888
Program Service Revenue $239,615
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $633
TOTAL REVENUE $1,657,136

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $37,806
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,520,027
Other Expenses $1,580,285
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,618,091

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,657,136 $1,322,336 +0.3%
Expenses $1,618,091 $1,293,280 +0.3%
Net Income $39,045 $29,056 +0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
10

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
$487,421
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A Vice-Chairman 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Secretary/Treasurer 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Chairman 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Executive Director 5.0
Officer
$12,095 $26,794 $298,686
N/A Financial Officer 5.0
Officer
$7,810 $18,130 $188,735
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,657,136 $1,618,091 $610,204 $39,045
2023 $1,322,336 $1,293,280 $525,706 $29,056
2022 $1,310,356 $1,252,071 $539,307 $58,285
2021 $1,784,149 $1,781,495 $446,801 $2,654
2020 $1,057,659 $1,011,523 $437,802 $46,136
2019 $756,279 $796,041 $366,705 $-39,762
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