2026-09-24T14:09:21-05:00 2025-12-31 205788602 Glaser and Company LLC 1859 Summerville Ave Suite 800 Charleston SC 29405 990 2025-01-01 562049813 South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development SOUT 8435799855 PO Box 20577 Charleston SC 29413 Bernett Mazyck President & CEO 8435799855 2026-09-24 1 Erik Glaser CPA P00724565 8438490179 2025 Bernett Mazyck PO Box 20577 Charleston SC 29413 2395989 0 X www.scaced.org X 1995 SC Through our network of members and partner organizations, SCACED strives to improve the quality of life for low-wealth families and communities by advancing community economic development and public policy in South Carolina. 14 14 14 14 0 0 1767348 1625516 232556 713735 42419 27441 21008 29297 2063331 2395989 659041 251583 0 0 916670 920505 0 0 55046 1049053 1043655 2624764 2215743 -561433 180246 2062939 2153175 816527 739517 1246412 1413658 X Through our network of members and partner organizations, SCACED strives to improve the quality of life for low-wealth families and communities by advancing community economic development and public policy in South Carolina. 0 0 998739 251583 713735 Developing Organizations: We build the capacity of nonprofits, local branches of government, and other organizations through technical assistance, training, access to capital, and relationship connections. Programs: Community Development Institute (350 attended 11 trainings), more than 300 attended Opportunity SC 2025: A 30th Anniversary Celebration in Charleston, SC. Community Development InstituteThe Community Development Institute (CDI) offers professional organizations and their staff an opportunity to build skills, learn from peers, and connect to existing state, regional and national resources. (Continued on Schedule O)Structured training sessions are offered throughout the year and cover a broad range of topics pertaining to Community Economic Development and Nonprofit Management.2025 Trainings Included:Strategic Homeownership InitiativesLeveraging the Local Accommodation Tax for Affordable HousingElevating Our Voice: Nonprofit Voter Engagement Training & Mini-GrantNonprofit Management 101 Workshop SeriesThe Northside Initiative: Where Transformation BeginsBuilding a Local Home Repair Program2025 Community Impact Fund (CIF) Grant Overview WorkshopCommunity Gathering & Conversations with Malik YobaNonprofits Guide to Advocacy Amplify Your Voice: Community Advocacy WorkshopSCACED's 2025 Policy PrioritiesImpact: 350 Participants attended 11 training sessionsOpportunity SC: 2025SCACED's 25th annual conference and 30th Anniversary Celebration exposed attendees to integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions for low-wealth communities across our state and region. Impact: Over 350 attendeesBroadband Community Champion TrainingThe Broadband Community Champion Training Initiative addresses barriers and the lack of broadband access in rural communities. Workforce Development | Wednesday, September 11Featuring guest speakers Nina Staggers, SC Department of Workforce Development, and Dr. Leon Geter, Benedict CollegeSC local leaders have an opportunity with the unprecedented federal funding to close the digital divide. The Digital Equity Act Programs lift the voices of under-serve populations by providing workforce transformational services. Telehealth | Thursday, September 12Featuring guest speaker Davia Smith, Palmetto Care ConnectionsDigital health equity is becoming a frequent topic of discussion. However, before we can engage people in their health via technology, we must address the inequities surrounding technology access, use, and literacy. K-12 Digital Literacy | Friday, September 13Featuring guest speaker Dee Albritton, Fast ForwardWhy is digital equity important? Digital equity has been an issue in rural SC, due to lack of devices and access to Wi-Fi. Research on COVID-19 pandemic impact cite Black, Latinx and Indigenous students from low-wealth communities were the most impact. Impact:3 trainings were held131 Individuals received training16 Broadband Community Champion Counties received $153,319,567 in infrastructure funding 605739 Growing Networks and Elevating Innovation: We bring people together to build power and share information and resources. Programs: The Business Success Center held 12 Lunch and Learns training more than 225 business owners and 3 Business Resource Mixers attracting more than 250 people. Landowner Resource workshops (3 trainings held resulting in 10 environmental quality incentives program (EQIP) applications, 50 farmers and landowners attended, and 10 farmers obtain a farm tract number) and SC Electric Cooperative Empowerment Program (4 trainings were held and 129 electric cooperative members attended trainings and 1 member successfully ran for an electric cooperative board).(Continued on Schedule O)Landowner Resources WorkshopThe Landowner Workshop Program focuses on providing critical support for historically underserved producers to increase local market opportunities and long-term capacity. Program participants learned different uses and value of their land, how to increase profitability, and conservation planning.Impact: 3 Workshops Hosted50 Farmers and Landowners attended the Workshops10 Farmers obtained a Farm and Tract number required to access USDA financial resources10 farmers received technical assistance in accessing USDA EQIP resourcesSouth Carolina Electric Cooperative Empowerment ProgramThe South Carolina Electric Cooperative Empowerment Program (SCECEP) is a series of community engagement events that educate community leaders on how they can serve on the Board of Trustees of their local electric cooperative.The goals of the SCECEP are to teach attendees:How electric cooperatives serve and operate in their communitiesThe role of the Board of Trustees on electric cooperativesHow attendees can run for election on their local electric cooperative's Board of TrusteesTo impact policy decisionsImpact:4 Electric Cooperative Member Trainings Held 129 Electric Cooperative Members Attended Trainings1 Electric Cooperative Member Successfully ran for a Cooperative Board Seat 323377 Attracting and Deploying Resources: We bring new and additional resources, often financial, to the state and to the community economic development field. Programs: $60,000 in community impact fund grants were deployed, $160,000 in community garden and hoop house grants were funded along with $30,000 in mini-grants to support voter registration efforts.Community Impact Fund Grant ProgramThe Community Impact Fund (CIF) is made possible by generous funding from the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation. (Continued on Schedule O)Its purpose is to make grants available to SCACED member organizations for capacity building initiatives, development of affordable housing and/or other economic development projects.Impact:$60,000 in grants awarded to 8 SCACED Members Voter Engagement Mini-Grant ProgramIn a democratic society, every vote counts, and election years brings higher visibility to issues and opportunities for policy change. Nonprofits play a crucial role in ensuring that all voices in the community are heard and represented. South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) will be announcing its' voter engagement mini grants process to support nonprofits voter engagement efforts.Impact:$30,000 in grants awarded to 54 organizationsCommunity Garden & Hoop House Grant ProgramSCACED partnered with USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in their South Carolina Food Connection Community Gardens Project to support the creation and growth of community gardens and hoop houses in food insecure areas and among high-risk and underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minorities and rural residents.Impact: 14 Community Garden grant awards in the amount of $70,00010 Hoop House grant awards in the amount of $90,000Minority, Women and Veteran Owned Business Support: The Business Success Center at the Opportunity CenterThe Opportunity Center, a partnership of four South Carolina nonprofit organizations, is a unique collaboration focused on impacting low-wealth communities of the Tri- County. This innovative space provides workforce development, small business incubators, and coworking spaces benefiting entrepreneurs and start-ups, while maintaining offices of local non-profits actively working in the community and economic development sector. Key among the programs provided, a unique and critical component of The Opportunity Center is the business incubator program known as the Business Success Center. Defined as an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder, this program focuses on helping small business owners and entrepreneurs establish, grow, and sustain their operations especially for communities of color. Impact: 12 Lunch and Learns training more than 225 business owners 3 Business Resource Mixers attracting more than 250 people 1927855 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 1 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 SC X Kate Pratt 8435799855 PO Box 20577 Charleston SC 29413 Ginny Stroud Chairperson 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Kristi King-Brock Past Chairperson 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Kim M Graham Vice Chairperson 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Lila Anna Sauls Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 John F Verreault III Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Tanya Rodriguez-Hodges Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Geona Shaw Johnson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Merylin Jackson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sedrick L McCallum Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nathaniel Barber Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Donna Waites Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Graham Adams PhD Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Wilbur Cave Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gwen Chambers Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bernett Mazyck President & CEO 40.00 X 162371 0 5647 Kate Pratt COO 40.00 X 142204 0 5167 304575 0 10814 2 0 1 0 0 54600 314323 1256593 1625516 Contract Income 813219 499280 499280 Annual Conference 611430 214455 214455 713735 27441 27441 14075 0 14075 14075 14075 Other Income 900099 15222 15222 15222 2395989 713735 0 56738 X 251583 251583 323602 266933 16073 40596 455564 386541 68994 29 20513 17202 2241 1070 63664 53387 6956 3321 57162 47546 6508 3108 59358 59358 257371 253079 4292 19283 17961 1322 52115 40670 11253 192 24967 24273 693 1 72924 66276 6648 80054 53482 20023 6549 399842 398777 1065 5600 5600 3137 2812 270 55 12741 5857 6884 Subscriptions and membe 49332 34276 15056 Miscellaneous 6931 1600 5206 125 2215743 1927855 232842 55046 347203 521506 721421 581125 293274 414081 560000 560000 10597 6053 31368 8373 26132 22995 104312 47415 2062939 2153175 157382 142869 560000 560000 99145 36648 816527 739517 X 797293 975908 449119 437750 1246412 1413658 2062939 2153175 X 180246 -13000 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1205504 3839000 3762244 1767348 1625516 12199612 1205504 3839000 3762244 1767348 1625516 12199612 603021 11596591 2 2932 1 42419 27441 72795 12272407 1299505 0.94490 0.97920 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2064 0 0 2064 0 Part II-B, Line 1: SCACED President & CEO Bernie Mazyck's participation in legislative, policy, and advocacy activities included meetings with members of the South Carolina General Assembly, attendance at legislative committee and subcommittee hearings, participation in SCACED's Legislative Action Day, and engagement in statewide economic development and affordable housing convenings. These activities supported SCACED's efforts to educate policymakers, build relationships with elected officials, monitor legislation and public policy developments, and advocate for policies and resources that strengthen community economic development, affordable housing, and economic opportunity across South Carolina. 31368 8373 22995 22995 Right of Use Liability 36648 36648 2395989 0 2395989 0 2395989 2228743 13000 13000 2215743 0 2215743 Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Bad debt expense 13,000. 1 Homes of Hope 8570 Rivers Ave Suite 120 North Charleston SC 29406 571069688 501c3 20000 0 The Opportunity Center Southern Carolina Regional CDC Inc 352 Rutledge Ave Orangeburg SC 29115 571066960 501c3 17000 0 Community Impact Fund and Resiliency Lincoln Preservation and Historical Society 1313 Conway Circle Summerville SC 29486 862911720 501c3 15000 0 Fiscal Agent Pass Through Allendale County ALIVE PO Box 252 Allendale SC 29810 582399005 501c3 10000 0 Resiliency Anderson Interfaith Ministries POB 1136 Anderson SC 29622 570896524 501c3 10000 0 Resiliency Habitat for Humanity of York County 825 N Anderson Rock Hill SC 29730 570861107 501c3 10000 0 Resiliency Latino Communications CDC 140 Wildwood Business Park Columbia SC 29223 270291442 501c3 10000 0 Resiliency New America Corporation Post Office Box 2902 Orangeburg SC 29116 272131087 501c3 10000 0 Resiliency SC UpLift Community Outreach Attn Kevin Wimberly PO Box 3728 Columbia SC 29230 261931708 501c3 10000 0 Resiliency South Carolina Office of Rural Health 107 Saluda Pointe Drive Lexington SC 29072 571006495 501c3 10000 0 Resiliency Southeastern Housing and Community Development PO Box 1326 Barnwell SC 29812 311480295 501c3 10000 0 Resiliency Community Uplifting Alliance Project PO Box 414 Blackville SC 29817 571115403 501c3 7000 0 Community Impact Fund Driving Change 421 Cabrill Drive Charleston SC 29414 331845435 501c3 7000 0 Community Impact Fund Each1Teach1Tech 1910 E Boundary Rd Columbia SC 29223 853433631 501c3 7000 0 Community Impact Fund East Cooper Community Outreach 1145 Six Mile Road Mount Pleasant SC 29466 570939280 501c3 7000 0 Community Impact Fund Eastside Community Development Corporation 60 America Street Charleston SC 29403 510448669 501c3 7000 0 Community Impact Fund Four Rivers Outreach CDC 7396 Rivers Avenue North Charleston SC 29406 510611169 501c3 7000 0 Community Impact Fund Mary's Angels Independent Living for Young Women 29 Sunflower Drive Cades SC 29556 061781886 501c3 7000 0 Community Impact Fund PIVOT - Changing Lives 70 America St Charleston SC 29403 991335926 501c3 7000 0 Community Impact Fund The Medi Inc 4975 Lacross Road Ste 151 North Charleston SC 29406 811430762 501c3 7000 0 Community Impact Fund 21 Part I, Line 2: Community Impact Grants: Community impact fund grants are made available to member organizations for capacity building, development of affordable housing and other economic development projects. Resiliency Grants: SCACED's regranting program provided direct funding to eight community-based organizations serving disaster-impacted, vulnerable, and under-resourced communities across South Carolina. Each organization received $10,000 initially, followed by an additional $2,500 to support project completion, for a total of $12,500 per organization. Projects were locally designed to address identified recovery and resilience needs, including disaster preparedness, temporary shelter, food security, recovery planning, resource navigation, and community capacity building. In addition to funding, SCACED provided individualized technical assistance to help organizations successfully implement their projects and strengthen their capacity for future disasters. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bernett Mazyck President & CEO 162371 0 0 0 0 0 4860 0 787 0 168018 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Management reviews the Form 990 for completeness and accuracy. Once is it approved it is forwarded to the Board of Directors for review and comment period. At the completion of this comment period, and once all comments are addressed, the Form 990 is filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Annually the Board of Directors is provided a copy of the Organization's by-laws to re-familiarize themselves with the organization governing documents. The Board of Directors is required to review and sign a conflict of interest statement. The personnel policy, which includes policies of conduct that include conflicts of interest, is reviewed annually by the executive committee for needed changes, and when changes are made to the policy, each employee is provided a copy of the updated document and isrequired to sign an affirmation of their review. Each new employee isprovided a copy of the personnel policy and is required to sign andaffirmation of their review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Organization consults with salary surveys provided by Together SC, as well as other state community development corporations, when developing the President and CEO. Committees of the Board of Directors review and concludeon this information when providing a recommendation to the board for approval. The Organization consults with salary surveys provided by Together SC, as well as other state community development corporations, when developing employee salaries. Committees of the Board of Directors review and conclude on this information when providing a recommendation to the board for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its public disclosure Form 990 available upon request at its corporate offices. The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request in its corporate offices. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Payroll Service Fees: Program service expenses 10,832. Management and general expenses 3,292. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,124. Temporary Contract Service: Program service expenses 242,247. Management and general expenses 1,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 243,247. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Bad debt expense -13,000.