CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY

ORANGEBURG, SC, 29115 (803) 535-5413 Est. 1869 EIN 57-0314374
B420 - Education 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.claflin.edu

Mission

CLAFLIN IS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION. WE ARE GUIDED BY A SET OF PRINCIPLES THAT HELP US WORK TOWARD OUR GOAL OF EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. WE ARE COMMITTED TO OFFERING QUALITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS, INNOVATIVE GRADUATE PROGRAMS, AND VIABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. BY DESIGN, WE HAVE EMERGED AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND CONTINUE TO ENGAGE IN A STRATEGIC PLAN WHICH OUTLINES AN ENHANCED VISION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITH GREATER EMPHASIS ON RESEARCH, SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$2.1M
Recipients
10
Years Active
2017 - 2024
Avg grant: $232,678 Median: $170,556

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20241$147K $147K01
20232$199K $99K02
20222$341K $171K02
20212$341K $171K11
20201$141K $141K01
20191$286K $286K01
20171$614K $614K10

Sectors Funded

Education
10

Top States

South Carolina
10

Grantee Size Profile

$5M - $10M
6
$10M - $50M
4

Top Grantees

$1.4M
SC - 4 grants
$679K

Grants Awarded · 10 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$69,308,578
Total Expenses
$69,810,331
Net Assets
$145,107,068
814 employees 22 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
2.1 years Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↓ 12.3%
Expenses ↑ 5.7%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 36.4% Earned revenue 59.9% Investment 3.3%
Expense Breakdown
Program 61.4% Management 36.7% Fundraising 1.9%

Officers & Trustees (36)

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Filing History (7 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$69,308,578 ↓$69,810,331$145,107,068
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
$79,043,301 ↑$66,016,204$139,651,560
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
$73,755,606 ↓$69,147,620$143,691,272
2021 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
$90,488,927 ↓$62,932,622$132,895,348
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
$109,840,895 ↑$53,418,871$119,655,235
2019 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
$59,372,100 ↓$58,430,501$57,566,793
2017 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
$59,827,351 $59,393,523$61,048,301

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EIN: 57-0314374 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data