Upstream Policy Institute Inc is located in Damariscotta, ME. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Upstream Policy Institute Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upstream Policy Institute Inc 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 12/2022, Upstream Policy Institute Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 25.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UPSTREAM SPARKS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PLASTIC POLLUTION BY HELPING PEOPLE, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES SHIFT FROM SINGLE-USE TO REUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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POLICY: SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF REUSE POLICY IN 14 CITIES AND 2 STATES; PARTNERED ON NATIONAL BOTTLE BILL DIALOGUE; GREW NETWORKS BY 40%. BUSINESS INNOVATION: CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF CHART-REUSE SOFTWARE PLATFORM; PARTNERED TO CONVENE THE REUSE REFILL ACTION FORUM. SOCIAL IMPACT: PUBLISHED THE NEW REUSE ECONOMY WHITE PAPER; LAUNCHED THE SECOND ANNUAL REUSE AWARDS; PRODUCED 36 PODCASTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marion Hunt President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lauren Daniluk Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ashley Craig Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Daniel Valez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Linda Corrado Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Sherman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $76,237 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,624,316 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $181,962 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,700,553 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,555 |
Investment income | $1,576 |
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 | $1,715,684 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $125,817 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,825 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $698,102 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,504 |
Other employee benefits | $59,097 |
Payroll taxes | $77,870 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,442 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,123 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $327,880 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,237 |
Information technology | $49,857 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $34,515 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,971 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,147 |
All other expenses | $3,723 |
Total functional expenses | $1,448,285 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $910,041 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $516,000 |
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 | $1,426,041 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $150,128 |
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 | $150,128 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $759,913 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $516,000 |
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 | $1,426,041 |
Over the last fiscal year, Upstream Policy Institute Inc has awarded $56,801 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR INCINERATOR ALTERNATIVES (GAIA) PURPOSE: ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS | $18,750 |
VESSEL REVOLUTION INC PURPOSE: ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS | $38,051 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Acadia Center Rockport, ME | $5,211,484 | $3,441,672 |
Upstream Policy Institute Inc Damariscotta, ME | $1,426,041 | $1,715,684 |
Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative Plymouth, NH | $116,356 | $694,244 |
New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association Concord, NH | $710,074 | $761,177 |
Energy Council of the Northeast Darlene LeTavec Windham, NH | $0 | $248,475 |
A Climate To Thrive Mount Desert, ME | $326,216 | $425,957 |
Bangor Fuel Society Bangor, ME | $728,187 | $36,769 |