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South Carolina Research Authority

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % LAURA TERRY
Other · COLUMBIA, SC · EIN 57-0736144

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FUEL south carolina's innovation economy by accelerating technology enabled growth in research, academia, entrepreneurship and industry.

In care of Laura Terry

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
39
Volunteers
24

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$16.2M
Expenses
$16.0M
Assets
$101.5M
Liabilities
$34.4M

Financial history

$34.4M$17.2M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $16.2M · Peak FY2017: $34.4M · Avg: $18.4M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$72K
Grants Given
$3.6M
SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY
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Address

1000 Catawba ST STE 100
Columbia, SC, 29201-570

Governance

Voting board members11
Independent members11
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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