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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2055663

SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND

Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29201

Financials

$1M$668K2024$1.7M$1.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,737,326$1,070,142$667,184$981,865$3,555$978,310
December 31, 2024990$1,009,346$668,220$341,126$691,126$350,000$341,126
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,724,124
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$13,052
Other revenue
$150

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$575,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$285,814
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$285,814
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,446
Accounting fees
$34,855
Travel
$20,307
Program services (functional)
$815,274
Management and general (functional)
$140,110
Fundraising (functional)
$114,758

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$691,126
Total assets, end of year
$981,865
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,555
Net assets, end of year
$978,310
Net assets without donor restrictions
$928,310
Net assets with donor restrictions
$50,000
Gross receipts
$1,737,326
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2024
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTOPHER RESZKOWSKICEO
Officer
40$150,629
NIKKI DICKENSCHIEF PORTFO
Officer
40$135,185
JESSICA AARONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
KIRA ORANGE JONESVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LAUREN HERTERICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIFER BRONSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LUCY MACKILLIGIN GUFFEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CAROLINE MCKEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTOPHER RESZKOWSKISENIOR FELLO
Officer
25$75,000
JESSICA AARONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
KIRA ORANGE JONESVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
LAUREN HERTERICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIFER BRONSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LUCY MACKILLIGIN GUFFEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CAROLINE MCKEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1901 MAIN ST FL 2001 FL 18, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-2435
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JESSICA AARON, 1901 MAIN STREET 18TH FLOOR 2001, COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Signed the 990
JESSICA AARON, PRESIDENT
Phone
(860) 486-1974
Return prepared by
ALTRUIC ADVISORS CPAS

Mission

TO MAKE STRATEGIC, CATALYTIC INVESTMENTS AND PROVIDE EXPERTISE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOLS THAT ARE SERVING THE HIGHEST-NEED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. WE ALSO SUPPORT THE ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS ENVIRONMENT THAT LEADS TO MORE ELEVATED PUBLIC DISCOURSE ABOUT THE SOLUTION SETS NEEDED FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO ACCESS NEW EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THIS OFTEN INVOLVES WORKING ALONGSIDE HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATORS AS THEY LAUNCH, GROW, EXPAND, AND REPLICATE; EXAMPLES OF INVESTMENTS INCLUDE GRANTS MADE TO COMPASS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY AND LIBERTY STEAM PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. IT ALSO INCLUDED A SUBSTANTIAL PUBLIC MATCHING INVESTMENT MADE TO THE POST & COURIER'S EDUCATION LAB AND THE NATIONAL POLICY ORGANIZATION EXCELINED.
    Expenses $815,274 · grants $575,000

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-2055663
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$981,865
Income (IRS master file)
$1,737,326

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,737,326$1,070,142$981,865IRS
990December 2024$1,009,346$668,220$691,126IRS

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 99-2055663).

Questions about SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND

What is the EIN of SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND is 99-2055663.
Is SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND 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 CHILDRENS FUND due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JESSICA AARON.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,629 (CHRISTOPHER RESZKOWSKI, CEO).
How much revenue does SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,737,326, expenses of $1,070,142 and total assets of $981,865 at year end.

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