Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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SCRA |
570736144 | 10 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
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Total 1
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0 | 0 | ||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 6 | SC LAUNCH PROVIDED RETURN-BASED FUNDING TO SOUTH CAROLINA BASED TECHNOLOGY-RELATED EARLY-STAGE BUSINESSES TO FOSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY. |
| SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SECTION E, LINES 2A & 2B | THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSES ARE TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE SCRA. |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 | CONTROL OVER MANAGEMENT DUTIES: THROUGH A WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SC LAUNCH ("SCL") AND THE RELATED ORGANIZATION, THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY ("SCRA"), SCL HAS DELEGATED MANAGEMENT DUTIES TO THE EMPLOYEES OF SCRA. THE AGREEMENT IDENTIFIES THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOTH SCL AND SCRA. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | BOARD OF DIRECTORS: THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST SEVEN PERSONS, AS FOLLOWS: (I) THREE PERSONS APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY, OF WHICH ONE APPOINTEE MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY WHO MEETS THE "EXPERIENCE CRITERIA" SET FORTH BELOW (COLLECTIVELY, THE "SCRA DIRECTORS"), (II) ONE PERSON APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, (III) ONE PERSON APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT, (IV) ONE PERSON APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, AND (V) ONE PERSON WHO MEETS THE "EXPERIENCE CRITERIA" SET FORTH BELOW ELECTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD MEMBERS IDENTIFIED IN CATEGORIES (II), (III) AND (IV) ABOVE THEN SERVING ON THE BOARD OF THE CORPORATION. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PROVISION, A PERSON SHALL BE DEEMED TO MEET THE "EXPERIENCE CRITERIA" IF SUCH PERSON HAS SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE IN AT LEAST TWO OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS, MANAGING A COMPANY IN THE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY, MANAGING RELATIONS WITH A RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OR INTERFACING WITH THE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF A RESEARCH UNIVERSITY, AND INVESTING IN OR SERVING ON THE BOARD OF AN EARLY STAGE OR TECHNOLOGY COMPANY. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL HOLD OFFICE UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR SHALL HAVE BEEN DULY APPOINTED AND QUALIFIED, OR UNTIL HIS EARLIER RESIGNATION, REMOVAL FROM OFFICE, DEATH OR INCAPACITY. DIRECTORS MUST BE NATURAL PERSONS AND MUST RESIDE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS MAY BE INCREASED OR DECREASED, AS MAY BE DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DIRECTORS IN OFFICE WHEN THE ACTION IS TAKEN; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL THE BOARD CONSIST OF FEWER THAN SEVEN MEMBERS. IN THE EVENT THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS IS CHANGED, THE NUMBER OF SCRA DIRECTORS SHALL BE ONE LESS THAN A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD IF THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS IS AN ODD NUMBER, AND TWO LESS THAN A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD IF THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS IS AN EVEN NUMBER. SECTION 3. CHAIRMAN. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ELECT A CHAIRMAN FROM AMONG THEIR MEMBERSHIP WHO SHALL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS: PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, THE SC LAUNCH TREASURER REVIEWS THE 990 IN DETAIL AND MAKES IT AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: SC LAUNCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SUBMIT AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY AND THAT A STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM WILL BE FILED AND DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD AT A REGULAR MEETING SHOULD A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | COMPENSATION DETERMINATION: COMPENSATION FOR THE SC LAUNCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE CHIEF OFFICER OF SC LAUNCH, AS WELL AS THAT OF THE TREASURER AND SECRETARY IS SET BY THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY ("SCRA"), A RELATED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO SC LAUNCH, INCLUDING MANAGEMENT (SEE 990 PART VI, QUESTION 3). SCRA ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WHO ADVISES THE SCRA AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVES WHO SERVE AS OFFICERS FOR SC LAUNCH. COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE COMMITTEE. THIS PROCESS HAS BEEN IN PLACE SINCE 2004. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | PUBLIC ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUDIT OVERSIGHT: THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES DURING THE YEAR IN THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
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