TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE UPPER SALUDA WATERSHED THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, ADVOCACY, AND SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO THREATS TO THE SALUDA RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34K
-54.1% YoY
Revenue
$200K
-38.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$239K
-27.2% YoY
About Save Our Saluda
Based on IRS filings
Save Our Saluda is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MARIETTA, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,657 | $73,321 | $79,260 |
| Revenue | $200,079 | $323,188 | $149,952 |
| Expenses | $239,323 | $328,945 | $119,043 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Ruhlman | President | 40 | $61,170 |
| Kevin Miller | Treasurer | — | — |
| Chris Gregory | Director | — | — |
| Clayton Burton | Director | — | — |
| Frank Holleman | Director | — | — |
| Peter van der Hurk | Director | — | — |
| Letitia Short | Director | — | — |
| Bill Powell | Director | — | — |
| Leslie Alexander | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Save Our Saluda?
Save Our Saluda is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MARIETTA, SC. It holds $34K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Save Our Saluda?
As of 2024, Save Our Saluda holds $34K in total assets with $200K in annual revenue.
Where does Save Our Saluda operate?
Save Our Saluda has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Save Our Saluda's EIN?
Save Our Saluda's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1839120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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