GREENVILLE, SC
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)UPSTATE FOREVER, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 84% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 31% operating margin.
UPSTATE FOREVER IS A CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROTECT CRITICAL LANDS, WATERS, AND THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF THE UPSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
UPSTATE FOREVER ADVOCATES FOR PROJECTS THAT IMPACT THE UPSTATE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE SALUDA GRADE TRAIL PROJECT, ADMINISTRATION OF THE UPSTATE LAND CONSERVATION FUND (ULCF), THE...
UPSTATE FOREVER ADVOCATES FOR PROJECTS THAT IMPACT THE UPSTATE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE SALUDA GRADE TRAIL PROJECT, ADMINISTRATION OF THE UPSTATE LAND CONSERVATION FUND (ULCF), THE ENERGY AND STATE POLICY PROGRAM THAT MAINTAINS A LEGISLATIVE FOCUS OF KEEPING UPSTATE CITIZENS AWARE OF ISSUES THAT AFFECT DAILY LIFE AND THE HEALTH OF THE UPSTATE COMMUNITY.
THE UPSTATE FOREVER LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION AND HAS PROTECTED 30,956 ACRES THORUGH 163 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IN THE UPSTATE OF SOUTH...
THE UPSTATE FOREVER LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION AND HAS PROTECTED 30,956 ACRES THORUGH 163 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IN THE UPSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. 23% OF THE EASEMENTS PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS AND 29% ARE WORKING FARMS. IN 2023, UPSTATE FOREVER HELPED TO PRESERVE 13 PROJECTS TOTALING ABOUT 737 ACRES AND INITIATED A LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO HELP RESTORE HABITAT ON CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTIES.
IN 2023, THE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM COLLABORATED WITH DRINKING WATER UTILITIES IN PICKENS AND ANDERSON COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO DEVELOP A SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLAN IN THE TWELVEMILE CREEK...
IN 2023, THE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM COLLABORATED WITH DRINKING WATER UTILITIES IN PICKENS AND ANDERSON COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO DEVELOP A SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLAN IN THE TWELVEMILE CREEK WATERSHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CLEMSON UNIVERSITY'S CENTER FOR WATERSHED EXCELLENCE TO DEVISE POLLUTION REDUCTION STRATEGIES IN THESE AREAS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKED WITH PARTNERS TO INSTALL A VARIETY OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO REDUCE WATER POLLUTION AND PERMANENTLY PROTECT LAND IN THE TYGER RIVER WATERSHED IN GREENVILLE AND SPARTANBURG COUNTIES AND IN THE THREE AND TWENTY CREEK WATERSHED IN ANDERSON AND PICKENS COUNTIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE WATER PLAN AND SERVED ON THE BROAD, SALUDA, AND UPPER SAVANNAH RIVER BASIN COUNCILS TO DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE WATER RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN FOR RIVER BASINS IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTNERED WITH THE TYGER RIVER FOUNDATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RECREATIONAL MASTER PLAN FOR THE TYGER RIVER RECREATION COORIDOR IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SERVED ON THE BOARDS OF THE LAKE KEOWEE SOURCE WATER PROTECTION TEAM, THE LAKE HARTWELL PARTNERS FOR CLEAN WATER AND PARTNERED WITH THE REEDY RIVER WATER QUALITY GROUP TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY IN THE REEDY RIVER WATERSHED THROUGH LOCAL ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND PROJECT ENGAGEMENT.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $4,583,091 | $2,494,400 | +0.8% |
| Expenses | $3,162,353 | $2,690,777 | +0.2% |
| Net Income | $1,420,738 | $-196,377 | -8.2% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA COOPER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40.00 |
Officer
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$128,401 | $5,681 | $134,082 |
| ALDON KNIGHT | DEVELOPMENT | 40.00 |
Highest
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$124,545 | $3,750 | $128,295 |
| JOY DICKERSON | FINANCIAL DI | 40.00 |
Officer
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$91,513 | $14,469 | $105,982 |
| JOHN KEITH | CHAIR | 0.50 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN JACOBY | VICE CHAIR | 0.50 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KESTER | TREASURER | 0.50 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF TILLERSON | SECRETARY | 0.50 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB BARETO | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BAUKNIGHT | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BAUR | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN CRAMER | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM ERWIN | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL FEISAL | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY HAQUE | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN HILLIARD | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE KONOPASEK | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERWIN MADDREY | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WESSON | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $4,583,091 | $3,162,353 | $9,459,000 | $1,420,738 |
| 2022 | $2,494,400 | $2,690,777 | $7,494,973 | $-196,377 |
| 2021 | $1,882,250 | $2,168,119 | $8,968,983 | $-285,869 |
| 2020 | $1,382,086 | $1,864,708 | $8,803,852 | $-482,622 |
| 2019 | $1,977,977 | $1,654,565 | $8,703,859 | $323,412 |
| 2018 | $3,747,739 | $1,792,626 | $7,687,828 | $1,955,113 |
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