Save Our Saluda
- Assets
- $48.4k
- Revenue
- $371.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Marietta, SC
- Founding
- 01/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 06-1839120
Organization Overview
Save Our Saluda is located in Marietta, SC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Save Our Saluda is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Save Our Saluda generated $371.4k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $417.1k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE UPPER SALUDA WATERSHED
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NORTH SALUDA - SALUDA LAKE WATERSHED IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT (AKA NORTH SALUDA 319 PROJECT) - THE GOAL OF THE NORTH SALUDA-SALUDA LAKE WATERSHED IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT IS TO REDUCE SEDIMENT RUNOFF AND TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF THE NORTH SALUDA RIVER AND SALUDA LAKE WHICH PROVIDES DRINKING WATER TO 80,000+ CUSTOMERS IN THE GREATER EASLEY AREA, THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF SOIL CONSERVATION PROJECTS. THROUGH GRANT FUNDING FROM THE SC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT OF PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS, THIS PROJECT ENABLED SAVE OUR SALUDA TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A 90% COST SHARE TO LANDOWNERS AND AGRICULTURAL OPERATORS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AGRICULTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP) FOR SOIL CONSERVATION. PROJECT EXAMPLES INCLUDE COVER CROPS, FARM ACCESS ROAD STABILIZATION, RIPARIAN BUFFER ESTABLISHMENT AND ENHANCEMENT, AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BASINS, AMOUNT OTHERS, COST SHARE WAS PROVIDED TO INTERESTED ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WATERSHED PLAN DEVELOPED PREVIOUSLY FOR THIS PURPOSE.
WATERSHED MANAGER SERVICES FOR THE UPPER SALUDA WATERSHED - SAVE OUR SALUDA RECEIVES ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING FROM EASLEY COMBINED UTILITIES FOR UPPER SALUDA WATERSHED MANAGER CONSULTING SERVICES. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: REGULARLY PATROLLING THE WATERSHED TO IDENTIFY LAND USE ACTIVITIES CAUSING EXCESS SEDIMENT RUNOFF AND OTHER POLLUTION THAT THREATEN DOWNSTREAM WATER QUALITY; RESPONDING TO REPORTS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY REGARDING SEDIMENT AND OTHER POLLUTION THREATS TO WATERS; REPORTING, COORDINATING, AND FOLLOWING UP WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATORY AUTHORITIES ON PROBLEM SITES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS; SEEKING ADDITIONAL GRANT MONIES FOR RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS; AND LEADING COMMUNITY EDUCATION OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES TO FURTHER THE OVERALL GOALS OF WATERSHED PLANNING EFFORTS IN THE UPPER SALUDA WATERSHED.
CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN SERVICES - SAVE OUR SALUDA DEVELOPS CONSERVATION PLANS, DESIGNS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONTRACTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SOIL CONSERVATION BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP) PROJECTS FOR WATERSHED IMPLEMENTATION THROUGH SCDHEC 319 GRANTS; PROVIDES CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT FOR BMP PROJECT INSTALLATION; AND CONDUCTS FOLLOW-UP INSPECTIONS AND IDENTIFIES MAINTENANCE NEEDS FOR PROJECTS.
OTHER EXPENSES INCLUDED DONATIONS TO OTHER WATERSHED AND RIVER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION COALITION RIVER NETWORK AMERICAN RIVERS SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL LAW PROJECT TREES UPSTATE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melanie Ruhlman President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $81,110 |
Kevin Miller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clayton Burton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Frank Holleman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Van Den Hurk Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Powell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,034 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $247,653 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $122,745 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $371,432 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $371,432 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $28,054 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $267,097 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,110 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $100 |
| Office expenses | $584 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,748 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,350 |
| Insurance | $3,162 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $417,051 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,201 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,150 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $48,351 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $48,351 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $48,351 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Save Our Saluda has recieved totaling $20,013.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CLIMATE RESILIENCY | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Trust For Tomorrow Fairfield, NC | $3,019,390 | $8,833,485 |
South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc Charleston, SC | $21,181,148 | $6,299,915 |
Wine To Water Boone, NC | $5,319,856 | $5,244,290 |
South Carolina Waterfowl Association Pinewood, SC | $14,916,355 | $3,978,394 |
The Barn Group Land Trust Inc Brooks, GA | $16,806,852 | $12,541,051 |
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,712,357 | $2,159,639 |
South Carolina Rural Water Association Columbia, SC | $1,337,809 | $1,997,665 |
American Whitewater Sylva, NC | $2,189,173 | $2,094,145 |
North Carolina Wildlife Federation Raleigh, NC | $7,172,594 | $2,178,211 |
Bald Head Island Conservancy Inc Bald Head Island, NC | $8,160,990 | $2,683,964 |
Water Well Trust Incorporated Davidson, NC | $1,655,918 | $1,730,280 |
Upper Neuse River Basin Association Inc Butner, NC | $791,948 | $1,175,151 |