Civic Intelligence

Save Our Saluda

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 06-1839120

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 14, 2025

Organization Profilesaveoursaluda.org
Post Office 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

68th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

19th percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$61,170

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 30.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-54%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-38%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Down

$33,657

Down $39,664 (-54%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$33,086

Down $40,418 (-55%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$571

Up $754 (+412%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$200,079

Down $123,109 (-38%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$239,323

Down $89,622 (-27%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$39,244

Down $33,487 (-582%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th 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

2024

Assets$33,657
Liabilities$571
Net Assets$33,086
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th 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

2024

Revenue$200,079
Expenses$239,323
Net Income-$39,244
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$200,079
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To Protect and Restore the Upper Saluda Watershed

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$66,571$29,607▼ $36,964
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,750$4,050▼ $2,700
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$73,321$33,657▼ $39,664
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$-183$571▲ $754
Total Liabilities$-183$571▲ $754
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$73,504$33,086▼ $40,418
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$73,504$33,086▼ $40,418
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$73,321$33,657▼ $39,664

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,050$9,450$13,500
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Melanie RuhlmanPresidentFT$61,170$61,170

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bill PowellDirector
Chris GregoryDirector
Clayton BurtonDirector
Frank HollemanDirector
Leslie AlexanderDirector
Letitia ShortDirector
Peter van der HurkDirector
Kevin MillerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$200,079
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$23,751
Change in Net Assets
$-39,244
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$177,953
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$61,170
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$200
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$154,066--$154,066
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$61,170--$61,170
Travel$5,199--$5,199
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,380-$4,380
Depreciation Depletion$2,700--$2,700
Insurance-$708-$708
Information Technology$534--$534
Grants to Domestic Orgs$200--$200
Other Expenses$197$52-$52
All Other Expenses$32--$32
Office Expenses-$-18-$-18
Total Functional Expenses$233,429$5,894$0$239,323
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

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
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
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“All decisions with a potential conflict of interest are discussed and approved by the Board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation for the Executive Director for watershed management services is determined under the terms of a grant from DHEC, which is approved by the Board for management and oversight of Section 319 Projects as per the terms of the grant agreement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

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

Signing Officer

Name
Melanie Ruhlman
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melanie Ruhlman
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
Accounting For You LLC
Address
21 Hillandale Cir, Greenville, SC 29609
Preparer
Tamara Hannon CPA
Phone
8644190641
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Prior year bank balance adj = -$1173”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Rounding = -$1”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0No review was or will be conducted.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1All decisions with a potential conflict of interest are discussed and approved by the Board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation for the Executive Director for watershed management services is determined under the terms of a grant from DHEC, which is approved by the Board for management and oversight of Section 319 Projects as per the terms of the grant agreement.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$33,657
Liabilities
$571
Net assets
$33,086
Revenue
$200,079
Expenses
$239,323
Net income
-$39,244
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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