Civic Intelligence

Save Our Saluda

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 06-1839120

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2021

Organization Profilesaveoursaluda.org
PO Box 345Marietta, SC 29661

(864) 270-7629

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

70th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

200%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

280%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$93,970

Up $62,685 (+200%) from 2019

Net Assets

$93,970

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$302,467

Up $222,945 (+280%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$239,783

Up $177,267 (+284%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$62,684

Up $45,678 (+269%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2011: $4,612Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $5,002Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $4,207Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $4,267Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $4,775Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $9,116Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $25,261Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $25,2612017Assets 2018: $14,280Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $14,2802018Assets 2019: $31,285Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $93,970Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $93,9702020Assets 2021: $48,351Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $48,3512021Assets 2022: $79,260Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $79,2602022Assets 2023: $73,321Liabilities 2023: -$183Net Assets 2023: $73,5042023Assets 2024: $33,657Liabilities 2024: $571Net Assets 2024: $33,0862024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$93,970
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$93,970
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $1,165Expenses 2011: $1,715Net Income 2011: -$5502011Revenue 2012: $3,744Expenses 2012: $1,534Net Income 2012: $2,2102012Revenue 2013: $380Expenses 2013: $1,175Net Income 2013: -$7952013Revenue 2014: $1,621Expenses 2014: $1,561Net Income 2014: $602014Revenue 2015: $1,421Expenses 2015: $913Net Income 2015: $5082015Revenue 2016: $11,494Expenses 2016: $7,153Net Income 2016: $4,3412016Revenue 2017: $29,117Expenses 2017: $13,023Net Income 2017: $16,0942017Revenue 2018: $78,465Expenses 2018: $89,446Net Income 2018: -$10,9812018Revenue 2019: $79,522Expenses 2019: $62,516Net Income 2019: $17,0062019Revenue 2020: $302,467Expenses 2020: $239,783Net Income 2020: $62,6842020Revenue 2021: $371,432Expenses 2021: $417,051Net Income 2021: -$45,6192021Revenue 2022: $149,952Expenses 2022: $119,043Net Income 2022: $30,9092022Revenue 2023: $323,188Expenses 2023: $328,945Net Income 2023: -$5,7572023Revenue 2024: $200,079Expenses 2024: $239,323Net Income 2024: -$39,2442024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$302,467
Expenses$239,783
Net Income$62,684
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$302,467
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To Protect and Restore the Upper Saluda Watershed

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$31,286$93,970▲ $62,684
Total Assets$31,286$93,970▲ $62,684
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$59,652▲ $59,652
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$31,286$34,318▲ $3,032
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$31,286$93,970▲ $62,684
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$31,286$93,970▲ $62,684
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Melanie RuhlmanPresident
Adam Mobleyboard member
Clayton Burtonboard member
Frank Hollemanboard member
Letitia Shortboard member
Peter van den Hurkboard member
William Powellboard member
Melissa HentzSecretary
Kaleigh SimsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$302,467
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$198,816
Change in Net Assets
$62,684
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$204,096
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$35,687
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$119,290--$119,290
Fees for Services Other$78,119--$78,119
Grants to Domestic Orgs$18,655--$18,655
Grants to Domestic Individuals$17,032--$17,032
Information Technology-$2,611-$2,611
Other Expenses$2,105$0-$2,105
Office Expenses-$800-$800
Insurance-$649-$649
Advertising-$251-$251
Total Functional Expenses$235,472$4,311$0$239,783
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictGreenville, SC-Two pieces of equipment were donated to Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District: 1) an 8-foot roller crimper, and 2) a 38" no-till drill-
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Melanie RuhlmanPresidentNorth Saluda Project consultingNo$35,437
Melanie RuhlmanPresidentWatershed Manager consultingNo$29,375
Melanie RuhlmanPresidentSouth Saluda Plan consultingNo$11,393
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Save Our Saluda had 17 members in 2020”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There were no active Save Our Saluda committees in 2020.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“990 form and schedules reviewed by financial manager and emailed to trustees”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Save Our Saluda governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Save Our Saluda
EIN
06-1839120
Phone
8642707629
Address
PO Box 345, Marietta, SC 29661

Signing Officer

Name
Melanie Ruhlman
Title
President
Phone
8642707629
Signed
2021-11-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melanie Ruhlman
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
250
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“Implementation of soil conservation projects and purchase and donation of farm equipment through grant funding”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Other expenses included donations to other watershed and river nonprofit organizations”

Form 990, Part IV, Line 38

“990 form and schedules reviewed by financial manager and emailed to trustees; governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“$23,333.66 paid to Table Rock Construction for farm access road stabilization and culvert work under the North Saluda 319 Implementation Project; $8,266.00 paid to Table Rock Construction for farm access road under the North Saluda 319 Implementation Project; $2,097.00 paid to Forestry Unlimited, LLC for installation of cover crops; $9,850.00 paid to Table Rock Construction for outlet stabilization under the North Saluda 319 Implementation Project; $34,572.54 paid to Table Rock Construction for road stabilization and sediment ponds (2) under the North Saluda 319 Implementation Project”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt078138
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt028405
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt011848
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt0500380
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt079522
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt078138
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt028405
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt011848
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt0500380
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt011529
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0Financial assistance for planting cover crops
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt017699
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc0Farm equipment
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0Two pieces of equipment were donated to Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District: 1) an 8-foot roller crimper, and 2) a 38" no-till drill
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0570643134
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0301 University Ridge
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine2Txt0Suite 4800
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0Greenville
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0SC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd029601
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/ValuationMethodUsedDesc0Purchase price
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Excel spreadsheet records are used to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance. The grantees' eligibility for the grants is if they are 501c3, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance is based on their relationship and contribution to the Upper Saluda Watershed Program for Sediment and/or the mission of Save Our Saluda to protect and restore the Upper Saluda Watershed.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule I, Part I, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt05
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0Melanie Ruhlman
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm1Melanie Ruhlman
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm2Melanie Ruhlman
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0President
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt1President
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt2President
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd10
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd20
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt029375
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt135437
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt211393
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0Watershed Manager consulting
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc1North Saluda Project consulting
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc2South Saluda Plan consulting
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Implementation of soil conservation projects and purchase and donation of farm equipment through grant funding
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Other expenses included donations to other watershed and river nonprofit organizations
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2990 form and schedules reviewed by financial manager and emailed to trustees; governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Save Our Saluda had 17 members in 2020
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4There were no active Save Our Saluda committees in 2020.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5990 form and schedules reviewed by financial manager and emailed to trustees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Save Our Saluda governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7$23,333.66 paid to Table Rock Construction for farm access road stabilization and culvert work under the North Saluda 319 Implementation Project; $8,266.00 paid to Table Rock Construction for farm access road under the North Saluda 319 Implementation Project; $2,097.00 paid to Forestry Unlimited, LLC for installation of cover crops; $9,850.00 paid to Table Rock Construction for outlet stabilization under the North Saluda 319 Implementation Project; $34,572.54 paid to Table Rock Construction for road stabilization and sediment ponds (2) under the North Saluda 319 Implementation Project
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part IV, Line 38
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd01
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0SC
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IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt093970
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt031286
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt093970
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0302467
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04311
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0235472
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0239783
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt00
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IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt093970
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt0956
IRS990/TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt08299
IRS990/TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0235472
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0302467
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt0250
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt031286
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt093970
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd00
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0PO Box 345
IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0Marietta
IRS990/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0SC
IRS990/USAddress/ZIPCd029661
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt09
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt09
IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt0saveoursaluda.org
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd00
ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt0We filed for an extension, and then did not file electronically. Our paper Form 990 was returned to us with instructions to file electronically. We apologize for any inconvenience and will file electronically going forward, in accordance with the Taxpayer First Act.
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Melanie Ruhlman
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Filings

Displayed year

2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$93,970
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$93,970
Revenue
$302,467
Expenses
$239,783
Net income
$62,684
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.34$0.01$0.33$2.00$2.39$0.39
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.00$0.74$3.23$3.29$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.00$0.79$1.50$1.19$0.31
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.48$3.71$4.17$0.46
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.00$0.94$3.02$2.40$0.63
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.80$0.63$0.17
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.78$0.89$0.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.29$0.13$0.16
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.11$0.07$0.04
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.00
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.04$0.02$0.02
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.01$0.02$0.01
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