Friends Of Lake Keowee Society is located in Salem, SC. The organization was established in 1993. 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. As of 12/2021, Friends Of Lake Keowee Society employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Lake Keowee Society 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, Friends Of Lake Keowee Society generated $275.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $96.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF LAKE KEOWEE AND ITS WATERSHED THROUGH ADVOCACY, CONSERVATION, AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FRIENDS OF LAKE KEOWEE SOCIETY ("FOLKS") IS A VOLUNTEER, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION AND ENLIGHTENED MANAGEMENT OF LAKE KEOWEE AND ITS WATERSHED.FOLKS IS DEDICATED TO IDENTIFYING POLLUTION SOURCES AND TRACKING THE PROGRESS AGAINST THEM, BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR TIMBER HARVEST AND CATTLE OPERATIONS, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS, IMPROVED BUFFERS FOR WATERSIDE LANDSCAPES AND CONTAINMENT OF MINE TAILINGS, LANDFILLS, AND MARINE DISCHARGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dave Metzger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sam Savoca Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dale Wilde President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
John Hains Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mike White Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Howard Gutenstein Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $56,565 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $111,129 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,694 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $23,250 |
Investment income | -$213 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $84,187 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $94 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $275,012 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $37,510 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,870 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $895 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,783 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,592 |
Information technology | $1,504 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,127 |
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 | $525 |
Insurance | $3,563 |
All other expenses | $2,194 |
Total functional expenses | $96,185 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $283,213 |
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 | $32 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $354,777 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $638,022 |
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 | $2,619 |
Total liabilities | $2,619 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $322,811 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $312,592 |
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 | $638,022 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of Lake Keowee Society has recieved totaling $65,008.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Foothills Community Foundation Anderson, SC PURPOSE: PUBLIC SERVICE WATERSHED | $65,008 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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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 |