Our Upstate-Sc is located in Greenville, SC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Our Upstate-Sc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Our Upstate-Sc 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 12/2023, Our Upstate-Sc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.5% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR UPSTATE-SC WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING PORTIONS OF THE OUR UPSTATE VISION, WHICH WAS DEVELOPED BY THE ORGANIZATION KNOWN AS TEN AT THE TOP THROUGH ENGAGEMENT OF OVER 10,000 UPSTATE RESIDENTS. OUR UPSTATE-SC COORDINATES THE DEVELOPMENT OF TASK FORCES AND (CONT.)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INITIATIVE 3 UPSTATE MOBILITY ALLIANCE: A MAJOR INITIATIVE THAT OUR UPSTATE-SC STARTED IN 2017 WAS THE CONNECTING OUR FUTURE MOBILITY INITIATIVE. IN 2020 THIS EFFORT WAS FORMALIZED AS THE UPSTATE MOBILITY ALLIANCE. IN 2023 UMA FOCUSED ON REGIONAL/STATE TRANSPORTATION POLICY WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING THE GROWTH OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN UNION, GREENWOOD AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES. UMA ALSO PARTNERED WITH SCDOT AND GSP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO BEGIN A REGIONAL STUDY ON THE VIABILITY OF CREATING A TRANSIT HUB AT GSP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
INITIATIVE 2: REGIONAL TASK FORCES: AS PART OF THE MISSION OF OUR UPSTATE-SC TO IMPLEMENT THE OUR UPSTATE-SC VISION, THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES A NUMBER OF TASK FORCES AND REGIONAL WORK GROUPS. IN 2023, OUR UPSTATE-SC HOSTED TASK FORCE AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF ISSUES INCLUDING PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKFORCE & SKILL DEVELOPMENT, SENIOR ISSUES, ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT AND NATURAL RESOURCES. IN 2023, THIS INCLUDED PARTNERING WITH SC DHEC AND THE SC OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE.
INITIATIVE 1 START-GROW-UPSTATE: A KEY AREA OF FOCUS FOR TEN AT THE TOP IS HELPING SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE UPSTATE. IN RECENT YEARS, A SPECIAL FOCUS HAS BEEN PUT ON PROVIDING GREATER OUTREACH TO POCKETS OF POPULATION THAT OFTEN ARE NOT AWARE OF RESOURCES OR HOW TO TAP INTO THEM. WE HAVE CALLED THIS EFFORT CONNECTING THE DISCONNECTED AND IT INCLUDES THE START-GROW-UPSTATE WEB PORTAL AND THE ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCE NAVIGATOR PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dean Hybl Executive Director | 20 | $70,300 | |
David Feild Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Irv Welling Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Todd Horne Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Dj Doherty Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Erwin Maddrey Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $580,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $629,439 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,209,439 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,284 |
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 | $1,212,723 |
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. | $70,300 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,060 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $202,497 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $21,306 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,725 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,736 |
Office expenses | $55,178 |
Information technology | $5,404 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $12,825 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,295 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $137,838 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,359,072 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,364 |
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 | $46,364 |
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 | $13,364 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,000 |
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 | $46,364 |