South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is now accepting nominations for this year’s Angel Awards, which honor outstanding charitable organizations across the state.
Each year, the Secretary of State recognizes charities that devote at least 80 percent of their contributions to charitable services, have operated for at least three years, make strong use of volunteers, and avoid heavy reliance on government grants. All nominees must also be in compliance with the South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act.
Nominations for the 2025 Angels should include the organization’s name, location or contact information, and an explanation of why the charity deserves recognition. Letters may be mailed to:
Secretary of State’s Office, Division of Public Charities
1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201
or emailed to [email protected].
The deadline for nominations is September 30.
For more information about registration requirements for charitable organizations, fundraisers, or raffles, visit sos.sc.gov. Donors can also use the free Give Smart SC app—available in the App Store and Google Play—to verify a charity’s registration and review its financial reports.
