Upstate Preservation Trust
The mission of the Upstate Preservation Trust is to preserve and protect the historic fabric of the Upstate of South Carolina. The organization was developed out of an urgent need to help protect the large quantity of buildings that are being demolished due to intense development pressure in our region of South Carolina. As an organization we have identified education community engagement and stewardship as three key areas that we believe are important to accomplishing our mission of preserving the historic spaces of the Upstate.
Upstate Preservation Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $436,471
- +74.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $10,534
- -99.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $23,995
- -98.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Upstate Preservation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| County of Greenville SC Greenville, SC | Public recreation | $1,205,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $436,471 | $10,534 | $23,995 | — | — |
| 2024 | $249,932 | $1,457,400 | $1,207,366 | $1,205,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $92,739 | $100,155 | $8,961 | — | — |
About Upstate Preservation Trust
Based on IRS filings
Upstate Preservation Trust is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Greenville, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $436K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Upstate Preservation Trust is led by Samuel Hayes, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samuel Hayes
Chair
Chairperson → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Strand
Director at Large
Vice Chairperson → Chair, 2024
Chair → Director at Large, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lilah Westmoreland
Vice Chair
Member - Board of Directors → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Boatright
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Halatcheva
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Andrew Slaton (2023) — Member - Board of Directors
- Former: Erin Farry (2023) — Member - Board of Directors
- Former: Jack Eubanks (2023) — Member - Board of Directors
- Former: Joe Johnson (2023) — Member - Board of Directors
- Former: Karis Sutherland (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Nick McKinney (2023) — Member - Board of Directors
- Former: Sarah Bonnette (2023) — Member - Board of Directors
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Upstate Preservation Trust
How large is Upstate Preservation Trust?
Upstate Preservation Trust reported $436K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is Upstate Preservation Trust?
Upstate Preservation Trust is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Greenville, SC. It holds $436K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Upstate Preservation Trust operate?
Upstate Preservation Trust has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Upstate Preservation Trust's EIN?
Upstate Preservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2706026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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