South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation earns a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

October 21, 2024

The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announced it has received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for its strong financial health, accountability, and transparency. This top rating assures donors that their contributions are used effectively, and designates the Foundation as a “Give with Confidence” charity, ensuring donors that their contributions are making a meaningful impact. Charity Navigator is America’s largest independent charity evaluator.

The Governor’s School Foundation provides critical financial support to South Carolina’s premier public residential high school for the arts.

“We’re thrilled to receive this recognition during the 25th anniversary of the School’s founding.” said Amanda Herlihy, Executive Director. “Our Four-Star Rating reinforces our commitment to financial stewardship and mission-driven work. It assures both current and prospective donors that their support directly benefits the state’s most talented students, empowering them to pursue their artistic passions without financial barriers.”
The rating is available to view on charitynavigator.org.

 

About SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities

Located in Greenville, the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH) cultivates young artists from across the state through pre-professional training in the areas of creative writing, dance, drama, film, music and visual arts. As a public, residential high school, serving juniors and seniors, students refine their talents in a master-apprentice community while receiving a nationally recognized academic education. Summer programs are available to rising 7th-12th grade students, and SCGSAH serves as a resource to all teachers and students in South Carolina, offering comprehensive outreach programs designed to bring together artists, educators, community organizations, and schools. Visit SCGSAH.org.

About SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation

The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises money to support the Governor’s School. The foundation uses its resources to increase access to the school for students who need financial support, aid the school’s efforts to provide arts education in under-resourced counties, and bridge the gap between state funding and the unique needs of South Carolina’s premier public arts school. Visit www.scgsah.org/give or call (864) 282-1570.