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Scrooges and Angels Lists

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2001-02 Secretary of State Accountability Report

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Searchable Charities Database

The holiday season is here and South Carolinians will again show how generous they are through their charitable donations.  As South Carolina's Secretary of State, it is my duty to oversee charities and just how much of your donation is spent on their charitable cause.   As such, I present this year’s Scrooges and Angels list.  These lists show just how charitable some charities are and how stingy others are.  Take time to review these lists or search for other charities in our Charities database and see how much they spend.  Remember, the Secretary of State’s goal is not to discourage giving but to promote wise giving to worthy charities; so, before you write the check, check it out!

It has been a pleasure serving as your Secretary of State for the last twelve years. I hope the services I’ve created, like Scrooges and Angels, have aided you and have helped accomplish our mission of maximizing the taxpayer’s investment in government. 

Please feel free to send us any comment, suggestions or even criticisms about the site through our Feedback area and don’t forget our other searchable databases. Thank you for visiting and don't forget to come back often.

With kind regards,

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South Carolina Secretary of State's Office
Statement of Purpose and Mission Statement

As set forth by the South Carolina Code of Laws, the Secretary of State is responsible for the statewide registration of corporations, Uniform Commercial Code interests, business opportunities, employment agencies, trademarks and notaries. The Office handles the incorporation of municipalities and special purpose districts, the annexations of land, and the escheatment of real property in South Carolina. The Secretary of State is also the administrator and regulator of the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act and handles the publication of positions within certain statewide boards and commissions. The Secretary of State is an ex officio member of the Legislative Council and the Commission on Consumer Affairs.

The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is simple: to provide the taxpayer with the best return on their investment in state government. The Secretary of State’s office accomplishes this goal two ways. First, the office strives to provide the most efficient, innovative, and cost effective means of registering, administering, maintaining, and disseminating information to the taxpayers. Second, the office regulates the appropriate areas using the most effective and advanced tools available. Our goal continues to be 100% customer satisfaction.

 

 

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P.O. Box 11350
Columbia, SC  29211
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Edgar Brown Building
1205 Pendleton Street Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201

 

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