2026-04-16T10:46:11-04:00 2025-06-30 522212837 GREENE FINNEY CAULEY LLP 908 N MAIN ST ANDERSON SC 29621 990 2024-07-01 570794878 SC GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES FOUNDATION INC SCGO 8642821570 PO BOX 8458 GREENVILLE SC 29604 AMANDA HERLIHY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8642821570 2026-04-09 true true CHRISTOPHER S CAULEY P00534004 8642258713 2026-04-09 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X AMANDA HERLIHY PO BOX 8458 GREENVILLE SC 29604 8451957 false X WWW.SCGSAH.ORG/FOUNDATION X 1985 SC WE SERVE SOUTH CAROLINA'S ARTISTICALLY TALENTED STUDENTS BY INCREASING AWARENESS AND RAISING REVENUES TO ENSURE EXCELLENCE IN OUR NATION'S PREMIERE PUBLIC RESIDENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS. 18 18 4 18 0 1688063 1390425 48297 11799 312558 541467 12311 -74535 2061229 1869156 647932 977258 0 272286 319214 10500 0 182545 791592 689428 1722310 1985900 338919 -116744 9057103 9360481 101409 20991 8955694 9339490 X WE SERVE SOUTH CAROLINA'S ARTISTICALLY TALENTED STUDENTS BY INCREASING AWARENESS AND RAISING REVENUES TO ENSURE EXCELLENCE IN OUR NATION'S PREMIERE PUBLIC RESIDENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS. THE FOUNDATION RAISES PRIVATE DOLLARS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS, SUPPORTS THE SCHOOL'S EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ARTS EDUCATION IN UNDER-RESOURCED COUNTIES, AND BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN STATE FUNDING AND THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF A PREMIERE PUBLIC ARTS SCHOOL. false false 1624148 977258 11799 THE GOVERNORS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES FOUNDATION PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE FULL ACCESS TO THE SCHOOLS TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION HELPS REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS BY COVERING MEAL PLAN ASSISTANCE, THE ONLY COST TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC RESIDENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, AUDITION TRAVEL AND LODGING EXPENSES, AND EMERGENCY HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN NEED. BEYOND CAMPUS, THE FOUNDATION EXTENDS ITS IMPACT STATEWIDE BY FUNDING ARTS EDUCATION INITIATIVES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT FOR ALL SIX ART DISCIPLINES, SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, MASTERCLASSES WITH GUEST ARTISTS, AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT TO ENHANCE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE. 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HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT ENGAGE IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES; RATHER, IT FUNDS PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOLS INTERESTS IN LEGISLATIVE MATTERS. 8016572 20870 964202 273051 8728593 7260836 45341 964007 253612 8016572 6829381 688193 256738 7260836 7966651 328326 -1302891 162705 6829381 6050570 524951 1623429 232299 7966651 0.63560 0.36440 false false 26341 19410 6931 6931 LEASE LIABILITY 6000 6000 X 2441491 500540 2550 503090 1938401 40284 -109529 -69245 1869156 2057695 2550 109529 112079 1945616 40284 40284 1985900 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE GOVERNORS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES FOUNDATIONS ENDOWMENT PROVIDES LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY BY FUNDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, MEAL PLAN SUPPORT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES, ARTS PROGRAMS, VISITING ARTISTS, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. THE FOUNDATION PRESERVES THESE FUNDS IN PERPETUITY, USING A PORTION OF THE RETURNS ANNUALLY TO UPHOLD THE SCHOOLS MISSION AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE FOUNDATIONS POLICY IS TO RECORD A LIABILITY FOR ANY TAX POSITION TAKEN THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO THE FOUNDATION, INCLUDING ANY RELATED INTEREST AND PENALTIES, WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE POSITION TAKEN BY MANAGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO A TRANSACTION OR CLASS OF TRANSACTIONS WILL BE OVERTURNED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY UPON EXAMINATION. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE NO SUCH POSITIONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024 AND, ACCORDINGLY, NO LIABILITY HAS BEEN ACCRUED. THE FOUNDATIONS TAX RETURNS FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES -109,529 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 109,529 25TH ANNIVERSAR 244728 219808 24920 50626 4875 21815 SONGWRITERS 92447 83394 9053 4950 14275 8466 4522 337175 303202 33973 4950 64901 13341 26337 109529 -75556 true SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES 15 UNIVERSITY STREET GREENVILLE SC 29601 576000286 SC GOV 971008 OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 1 MERIT BASED AWARDS 11 6250 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 SC GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES FUNDING: REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE SCHOOL'S LEADERSHIP TEAM MEET WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION TO DISCUSS PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. EACH DEPARTMENT THAT RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE FOUNDATION IS EXPECTED TO SUBMIT A JUSTIFICATION FORM FOR THEIR FUNDING REQUEST. AFTER THE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW THESE REQUESTS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USES THIS INFORMATION TO INFORM THE BUDGETING PROCESS. FOR MEAL PLAN ASSISTANCE, THE SCHOOL WILL LET THE FOUNDATION KNOW THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE NEEDED AND THIS IS USED TO BUDGET FOR THIS ASSISTANCE. THE FOUNDATION CONSIDERS THESE REQUESTS BASED ON THIS PROCESS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR A GIVEN PROJECT. AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS: IN FY25, THE FOUNDATION MADE MERIT BASED AWARDS TO STUDENTS MEETING PREDEFINED CRITERIA INCLUDING GRADE LEVEL, ACHIEVEMENT, CONSISTENT EFFORT AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP. RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN BY THE VISUAL ARTS FACULTY OF THE SC GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES. CHECKS ARE WRITTEN DIRECTLY TO THE WINNERS. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION WE SERVE SOUTH CAROLINA'S ARTISTICALLY TALENTED STUDENTS BY INCREASING AWARENESS AND RAISING REVENUES TO ENSURE EXCELLENCE IN OUR NATION'S PREMIERE PUBLIC RESIDENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS. THE FOUNDATION RAISES PRIVATE DOLLARS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS, SUPPORTS THE SCHOOL'S EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ARTS EDUCATION IN UNDER-RESOURCED COUNTIES, AND BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN STATE FUNDING AND THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF A PREMIERE PUBLIC ARTS SCHOOL. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE GOVERNORS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES FOUNDATION PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE FULL ACCESS TO THE SCHOOLS TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION HELPS REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS BY COVERING MEAL PLAN ASSISTANCE, THE ONLY COST TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC RESIDENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, AUDITION TRAVEL AND LODGING EXPENSES, AND EMERGENCY HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN NEED. BEYOND CAMPUS, THE FOUNDATION EXTENDS ITS IMPACT STATEWIDE BY FUNDING ARTS EDUCATION INITIATIVES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT FOR ALL SIX ART DISCIPLINES, SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, MASTERCLASSES WITH GUEST ARTISTS, AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT TO ENHANCE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE. ADDITIONALLY, IT INVESTS IN CAPITAL ENHANCEMENTS TO IMPROVE LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE SPACES, ENSURING STUDENTS RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A CURRENTLY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE INCLUDES THE BOARD CHAIR, TREASURER, AND TWO OTHER DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ACT FOR THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS WHEN IT IS IMPRACTICAL TO OBTAIN BOARD APPROVAL FOR AN ACTION THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DEEMS NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE FOR THE FOUNDATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS LEGAL NAME AND FILED THE APPROPRIATE AMENDMENT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WITH THE APPROPRIATE STATE AUTHORITY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE. A COPY IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING OF THE FISCAL YEAR, THE BOARD IS GIVEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM TO COMPLETE TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS. NO CONFLICTS WERE IDENTIFIED IN FY25. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD IN CONSULTATION WITH A CONTRACTED HR FIRM WHICH DOES A COMPENSATION STUDY TO PROVIDE MARKET DATA FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AS WELL AS POSTS THEM ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.