Nonprofit · EIN 20-1690146
SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,407,537 | $2,275,477 | $132,060 | $3,273,220 | $132,464 | $3,140,756 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,975,826 | $2,011,858 | -$36,032 | $3,196,014 | $187,318 | $3,008,696 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,955,835 | $2,668,273 | $287,562 | $3,278,017 | $233,289 | $3,044,728 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,377,005
- of which government grants
- $1,663,327
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $29,606
- Other revenue
- $926
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $44,352
- Other salaries and wages
- $946,358
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,120,989
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $64,908
- Travel
- $103,546
- Depreciation
- $51,199
- Program services (functional)
- $1,867,650
- Management and general (functional)
- $407,827
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,196,014
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,273,220
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $132,464
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,140,756
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $79,537
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,127,993
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,763
- Gross receipts
- $2,407,537
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- SC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE DICKERSON | DIRECTOR OF SC FRAUNHOFER USA ALLIANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,439 |
| ADRIANNE BEASLEY | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,730 |
| AMY SARTAIN | DIRECTOR OF SC LOGISTICS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,513 |
| STEPHEN ASTEMBORSKI | DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT & AEORSPACE INITIATIVES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,711 |
| JAMIE DEMENT | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY & CYBERSECURITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,211 |
| SUE ANN SHANNON | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $45,312 |
| PAULA HARPER BETHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE MIZEUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DON HERRIOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAMELA LACKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN LUMPKIN JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GEORGE WOLFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| M WILLIAM YOUNGBLOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMY SALZHAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| M EDWARD SELLERS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUE ANN SHANNON | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $40,306 |
| PAULA HARPER BETHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE MIZEUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DON HERRIOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAMELA LACKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN LUMPKIN JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GEORGE WOLFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| M WILLIAM YOUNGBLOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| M EDWARD SELLERS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL A SMITH III | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUE ANN SHANNON | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $38,000 |
| PAULA HARPER BETHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE MIZEUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DON HERRIOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAMELA LACKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN LUMPKIN JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GEORGE WOLFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| M WILLIAM YOUNGBLOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| M EDWARD SELLERS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL A SMITH III | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1411 GERVAIS ST STE 450, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-3337
- In care of
- % AMY LOVE AAXOI BC BS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUE ANN SHANNON, 1411 GERVAIS STREET SUITE 450, COLUMBIA, SC 29201
- Signed the 990
- SUE ANN SHANNON, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (803) 760-1400
- Website
- SCCOMPETES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ELLIOTT DAVIS ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS IS A NONPARTISAN, BUSINESS-LED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE LONG TERM COMPETITIVENESS OF SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH ACTIONABLE RESEARCH, SUPPORT OF INDUSTRY CLUSTERS AND EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.
Program accomplishments
- RESEARCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE STUDIES AROUND ECONOMIC IMPACTS UTILIZED BY PUBLIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES. DIRECTLY-MANAGED CLUSTERS INCLUDE AEROSPACE, LOGISTICS, AND TECHNOLOGY/CYBERSECURITY. EDUCATION/WORKFORCE INITIATIVES FOCUS ON DURABLE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN K-12 AND ENHANCING CAREER PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS AND TRANSITIONING WORKERS.Expenses $1,867,650
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1690146
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,273,220
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,407,537
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,407,537 | $2,275,477 | $3,273,220 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,975,826 | $2,011,858 | $3,196,014 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,955,835 | $2,668,273 | $3,278,017 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,497,531 | $2,295,558 | $3,212,326 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1690146).
Questions about SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS
- What is the EIN of SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS is 20-1690146.
- Is SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SUE ANN SHANNON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $147,439 (SUZANNE DICKERSON, DIRECTOR OF SC FRAUNHOFER USA ALLIANCE).
- How much revenue does SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,407,537, expenses of $2,275,477 and total assets of $3,273,220 at year end.
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