The Upcountry Fiber Foundation
- Assets
- $64.6k
- Revenue
- $27.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Pickens, SC
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 11-3682388
Organization Overview
The Upcountry Fiber Foundation is located in Pickens, SC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upcountry Fiber Foundation 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 08/2023, Upcountry Fiber Foundation generated $27.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (38.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $40.5k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (34.3%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Upcountry Fiber Foundation has awarded 39 individual grants totaling $487,320. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UPCOUNTRY FIBER FOUNDATION IS AN ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE SERVICES AND ACCUMULATE AND DISBURSE FUNDS FOR A CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UPDATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UPCOUNTRY FIBER FOUNDATION, LLC IS AN ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO ACCUMULATE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. DONATIONS TO AREA 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATIONS AS LISTED ON THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James L Lovinggood Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Wilson Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Hester Secretary/ T | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
J Spencer Dalton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jimmy Lee Dodgens Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William G Elrod Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $220,105 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $220,105 |
| 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 | -$192,612 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $27,493 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $36,820 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| 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 | $478 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,250 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $40,548 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $64,592 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $64,592 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $64,592 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $64,592 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Upcountry Fiber Foundation has awarded $29,320 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FEED A HUNGRY CHILD | | | $10,000 |
GOLDEN CORNER FOOD PANTRY | | | $10,000 |
UPSTATE INSTITUTE OF YOUTH PROGRAMS | | | $9,320 |