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Upstate Forever

Public charity
DBA: % BRAD WYCHE
Environment · GREENVILLE, SC · EIN 57-1070433
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About

Upstate forever is a conservation organization with a mission to protect critical lands, waters, and the unique character of the upstate of south carolina.

In care of BRAD Wyche

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
32
Volunteers
71

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$4.0M
Expenses
$4.4M
Assets
$9.4M
Liabilities
$155K

Financial history

$4.6M$2.3M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $4.0M · Peak FY2023: $4.6M · Avg: $3.0M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$192K
Grants Given
$1.3M
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Address

507 Pettigru ST
Greenville, SC, 29601-311

Governance

Voting board members16
Independent members16
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %72.2%
Permanent endowment %27.8%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$1.3M
Net to org$1.3M
Retained by contractors$46K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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