This page lists basic business information on USC and USC Ed Foundation, provided
here for easy reference. All proposals should be submitted with the University of
South Carolina as the applicant, and only in instances where there is an eligibility
constraint, should the applicant be named as the USC Ed Foundation instead. The USC
Ed Foundation is unable to accept funding awards from governmental sources such as
federal, state, or local government entities or sources of funds. If you have questions
regarding which entity to apply as, please contact your SAM Administrator.
USC Basic Details
- Submitting Organization Legal Name: University of South Carolina
- Type of Organization: Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education
- Congressional District: SC-006
- Authorized university signatories (including their delegees) for sponsored awards:
- Dr. Julius Fridriksson, Vice-President for Research
- Thomas A. Coggins, Director, Sponsored Awards Management and Research Compliance
- Brandi K. Boniface, Director, Contracting and Research Security
- Nida Reid, Director, Sponsored Awards Management
- Lauren Angelo-Duck, Assistant Director, Sponsored Awards Management
- Michele Hay, Assistant Director, Sponsored Awards Management
| Number Type | USC Numbers |
|---|---|
| South Carolina State Tax Number | 7358-19 |
| Human Subjects Federalwide Assurance Number (FWA) | 00000404 |
| Animal Welfare Assurance Number |
D16-00028 (New) Legacy number - A3049-01 (Retained for life of Assurance) |
| Employer Federal Identification Number/IRS Number (TIN) | 57-6001153 |
| Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) | J22LNTMEDP73 |
| DHHS, NIH, PHS agencies and DOE Entity Identification Number (EIN) | 1576001153A1 |
| DHHS-PHS PIN (for use on USDA-NIFA proposals) | D7220 |
| DUNS Number | 04-138-7846 |
| CAGE Code | 4B489 |
|
NAICS Code (North American Industry Classification System Code; Formerly SIC, Standard Industrial Code) NAICS Code (Use this code for sponsored research applications/documents) |
611310
541715 |
| NIH Institutional Profile Number | 820102 |
| NSF Institutional Code | 0034488000 |
USC Rates Relevant to Sponsored Awards:
- Standard facilities and administrative (F&A) cost rates (date of F&A cost rate agreement was August 30, 2023; effective July 1, 2022)
- Fringe benefit rates
General business address and contacts for official correspondence with SAM:
Sponsored Awards Management
1600 Hampton Street, Suite 805
Columbia, SC 29208
Fax: 803-777-4136
SAM staff email addresses
Sponsored project payment address:
The University of South Carolina
Grants & Funds Management
1600 Hampton Street, Room 612
Columbia, SC 29208
USC Ed Foundation Basic Details
- Submitting Organization Legal Name: University of South Carolina Educational Foundation
- Type of Organization: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization
- Congressional District: SC-006
- Authorized USC Ed Foundation signatories (including their delegees) for sponsored awards:
- Jason Caskey or delegee
- Kimberly Elliott
| Number Type | USC Ed Foundation Numbers |
|---|---|
| DHHS, NIH, PHS agencies and DOE Entity Identification Number (EIN) | 57-6017985 |
- Ed Foundation Annual Financial Report (most recent fiscal year) [pdf]
- Standard facilities and administrative (F&A) cost rates (date of F&A cost rate agreement was November 20, 2018; effective July 1, 2018)
Mailing address for checks payable to The University of South Carolina Educational Foundation:
1027 Barnwell Street
Columbia, SC 29208
USC Ed Foundation financial contact and mailing address:
Elizabeth Ruff
USC Educational Foundation
1027 Barnwell Street
Columbia, SC 29208
Phone: 803-576-6325
Email: elizruff@mailbox.sc.edu