Save Our Saluda

EIN: 061839120 501(c)(3) Environment

Marietta, SC

Total Revenue
$323,188
Total Expenses
$328,945
Total Assets
$73,321
Net Assets
$73,504
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
Melanie Ruhlman
Phone
8642707629
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Save Our Saluda, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $323K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 116% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE UPPER SALUDA WATERSHED THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, ADVOCACY, AND SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO THREATS TO THE SALUDA RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $128,789

Project Management & Consulting on the below conservation initiatives

Program 2
Expenses: $67,948

Ledford-Railroad Creek Cattle Crossing, Watering Facilities, Fencing, and Streambank, Road, and Drainage Stabilization Project: Streambank grading and installation of boulder toe rock (160 ft)...

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Ledford-Railroad Creek Cattle Crossing, Watering Facilities, Fencing, and Streambank, Road, and Drainage Stabilization Project: Streambank grading and installation of boulder toe rock (160 ft), Installation of 2 in-stream rock vane structures, Streambank seeding and coir matting, Live staking and plugs planted on lower streambank slopes, Watering facilities (well rehabilitation, water lines, 2 heavy use areas with watering troughs, Fencing (1,800 feet), Road and drainage stabilization (835 feet) and culverts (3), 5 Rock lined waterways (2,904 ft2)

Program 3
Expenses: $62,476

Walker- North Saluda Streambank and Farm Road Stabilization Project: Streambank grading and installation of boulder toe rock (160 ft), Installation of three in-stream boulder j-hook structures...

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Walker- North Saluda Streambank and Farm Road Stabilization Project: Streambank grading and installation of boulder toe rock (160 ft), Installation of three in-stream boulder j-hook structures, Streambank seeding and coir matting, Live staking, native bare roots, and plugs planted on streambank slopes, Containerized native trees and shrubs in planted riparian buffer, Two rock lined waterways constructed (2,625 ft2), Stabilized of farm access roads (~2,300 feet)

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $323,188
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $323,188

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $189,424
Salaries & Benefits $96,072
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $321,048
Other Expenses $43,449
TOTAL EXPENSES $328,945

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $323,188 $149,952 +1.2%
Expenses $328,945 $119,043 +1.8%
Net Income $-5,757 $30,909 -1.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
150

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$96,072
Total Directors
8
$96,072
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Melanie Ruhlman President 40.00
Officer Director
$96,072 $0 $96,072
Kevin Miller Treasurer 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Gregory Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Clayton Burton Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Holleman Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter van der Hurk Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Letitia Short Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Powell Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $323,188 $328,945 $73,321 $-5,757
2022 $149,952 $119,043 $79,260 $30,909
2021 $371,432 $417,051 $48,351 $-45,619
2020 $302,467 $239,783 $93,970 $62,684
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