SUSTAINABLE SANDHILLS

EIN: 421654651 501(c)(3) Environment

FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$216,491
Total Expenses
$212,169
Total Assets
$146,523
Net Assets
$143,789
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
ASSAD TAVAKOLI DR
Phone
9104849098
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SUSTAINABLE SANDHILLS, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $216K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year.

Mission

WORKS AS A CHANGE AGENT TO EMPOWER YOUTH, COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE, DOCUMENT AND DEMAND STRONGER PROTECTION FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT THOUGH FOUR CORE PROGRAMS: CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, GREEN SCHOOLS AND GREEN BUSINESS.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $69,392
Program Service Revenue $144,660
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $2,439
TOTAL REVENUE $216,491

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $160,569
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $162,076
Other Expenses $51,600
TOTAL EXPENSES $212,169

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $216,491 $257,477 -0.2%
Expenses $212,169 $217,333 0.0%
Net Income $4,322 $40,144 -0.9%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
6
Volunteers
100

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
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JUAN MA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODNEY MEDLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN ZIMMERMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER STANTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDDIE ROSADO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONELLE KIMBROUGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY ELLIOT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACHARY HALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASSAD TAVAKOLI TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER BROWN BOARD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DENISE RENFRO BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE RIDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0.00
Highest
$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
2025 $216,491 $212,169 $146,523 $4,322
2024 $257,477 $217,333 $142,315 $40,144
2023 $230,273 $203,737 $178,191 $26,536
2023 $230,273 $203,737 $178,191 $26,536
2023 $230,273 $203,737 $178,191 $26,536
2022 $233,851 $223,633 $152,705 $10,218
2021 $226,733 $176,842 $143,215 $49,891
2020 $265,677 $227,704 $110,417 $37,973
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