UPSTATE FOREVER IS A CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROTECT CRITICAL LANDS, WATERS, AND THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF THE UPSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$536K
+509.6% YoY
Grant Count
11
+175.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+121.7% YoY
About Upstate Forever
Based on IRS filings
Upstate Forever is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in GREENVILLE, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $536K. Net investment income was $267K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,434,451 | $9,459,000 | $7,494,973 |
| Revenue | $3,966,855 | $4,583,091 | $2,494,400 |
| Expenses | $4,432,831 | $3,162,353 | $2,690,777 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $266,680 | $205,350 | $143,594 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The King Family Trust ($245,000), Mctimber Properties Llc ($65,000), Conserving Carolina ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATURALAND TRUST GREENVILLE, SC | EASEMENT ASSISTANCE | $18,440 |
| CONSERVING CAROLINA HENDERSONVILLE, NC | FEE SIMPLE ACQUIS. | $50,000 |
| THE KING FAMILY TRUST PELZER, SC | EASEMENT ASSISTANCE | $9,000 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | EASEMENT ASSISTANCE | $50,000 |
| SPACE SPARTANBURG, SC | EASEMENT ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
| MCTIMBER PROPERTIES LLC PIEDMONT, SC | EASEMENT ASSISTANCE | $24,200 |
| SPACE SPARTANBURG, SC | FEE SIMPLE ACQUIS. | $39,840 |
| SC FARM BUREAU LAND TRUST CAYCE, SC | EASEMENT ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| UPPER SAVANNAH LAND TRUST GREENWOOD, SC | EASEMENT ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| THE KING FAMILY TRUST PELZER, SC | PASSTHRU EASEMENT | $245,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDON KNIGHT | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $133,765 |
| JOY DICKERSON | FINANCIAL DI | 40 | $96,538 |
| LISA HALLO | DEPUTY DIREC | 40 | $102,875 |
| ANDREA COOPER | EXEC DIR JAN | 40 | $39,591 |
| JOHN KEITH | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| ALLEN JACOBY | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| EVAN CRAMER | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| JEFF TILLERSON | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| BOB BARETO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN BAUKNIGHT IV | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MIKE BAUR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PHIL FEISAL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STINSON FERGUSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARGARET HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GLENN HILLIARD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TOM KESTER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KATE KONOPASEK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ERWIN MADDREY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTINE NACHMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARK WESSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upstate Forever?
Upstate Forever is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in GREENVILLE, SC. It holds $9.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Upstate Forever?
As of 2024, Upstate Forever holds $9.4M in total assets with $4.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $536K in 2024.
Where does Upstate Forever operate?
Upstate Forever has awarded grants in North Carolina, South Carolina.
What size grants does Upstate Forever award?
In 2024, Upstate Forever awarded 11 grants totaling $536K — an average of about $49K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Upstate Forever's EIN?
Upstate Forever's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1070433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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