We work to support thriving and equitable communities by investigating the policies, systems, and environments that impact us all and design creative, equity-oriented solutions that last.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$382K
-39.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$318K
Grant Count
10
Avg Grant Size
$32K
About Upstream Works
Based on IRS filings
Upstream Works is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $382K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $318K.
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 | $381,879 | $634,573 | — |
| Revenue | $900,218 | $839,413 | $282,974 |
| Expenses | $1,156,713 | $444,176 | $58,264 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Thayer | Executive Director | 10 | $40,000 |
| Beth Katz | President | 1 | — |
| Mark Dessauer | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Beverly Scurry | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Yvette Missri | At Large | 1 | — |
| Julia Katz | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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