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Venture Unknown Foundation

EIN 92-2112176 • 501(c)3 • Pendleton, SC

Profile

We are a steadfast beacon of stewardship, committed to preserving the heart of our natural world. As a nonprofit 501c3 organization, our mission is crystal clear: we exist to be guardians of our outdoor and overland community, guided by the principles of exploration, education, and encouragement. In a world where our beautiful public lands are at risk of neglect, our foundation stands as a champion for their preservation and conservation.

402 Millwee Creek RdPendleton, SC 29670

ventureunknownfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

84th percentile

36%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Assets

$34,141

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$1,511

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$32,630

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$62,809

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$40,469

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$22,340

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

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Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2024: $34,141Liabilities 2024: $1,511Net Assets 2024: $32,6302024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$34,141
Liabilities$1,511
Net Assets$32,630

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $62,809Expenses 2024: $40,469Net Income 2024: $22,3402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$62,809
Expenses$40,469
Net Income$22,340

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$34.1$1.51$32.6$62.8$40.5$22.3
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$62,809
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are a steadfast beacon of stewardship, committed to preserving the heart of our natural world. As a nonprofit 501c3 organization, our mission is crystal clear: we exist to be guardians of our outdoor and overland community, guided by the principles of exploration, education, and encouragement. In a world where our beautiful public lands are at risk of neglect, our foundation stands as a champion for their preservation and conservation.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
IN THE WAKE OF THE HISTORIC DESTRUCTION CAUSED BY HURRICANE HELENE IN SEPTEMBER, VOLUNTEERS FROM ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST MOBILIZED AT A TEMPORARY BASECAMP NEAR BLACK MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA. OVER THE NEXT THREE MONTHS, THEY PROVIDED CRITICAL SUPPORT TO SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION, WELLNESS CHECKS, AND HANDS-ON RELIEF EFFORTS.$0$14,168
ON SEPTEMBER 7TH VENTURE UNKNOWN FOUNDATION HOSTED SWEEP UP THE SOUTHEAST 24. WE HAD 248 VOLUNTEERS ACROSS 10 STATES CLEAN UP OVER 100,000 POUNDS OF TRASH OUT OF 222 MILES OF FOREST SERVICE ROADS IN 12 NATIONAL FORESTS.$0$9,903
ON MAY 4TH VENTURE UNKNOWN FOUNDATION HOSTED SPRING CLEAN 24. WE HAD VOLUNTEERS COME FROM ALL OVER TO HELP CLEAN UP DARNELL CREEK FSR150 AND WOLF MOUNTAIN. 57 MEN, WOMEN, AND LITTLE ONES JOINED IN THE EFFORT OF REMOVING 14,030 POUNDS OF TRASH OUT OF OUR PUBLIC LANDS!$0$678
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MICHELLE CLARKBoard MemeberPT$0--
SEAN CLARKChairmanFT$0--
ROD STRICKLANDVice ChairmanPT$0--
RALEIGH BUCKNERSecretaryPT$0--
DAN HUFFMANTreasurerPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Venture Unknown Foundation
EIN
92-2112176
Phone
7705800844
Address
402 MILLWEE CREEK RD, PENDLETON, SC 29670

Signing Officer

Name
Sean Clark
Title
Chairman
Phone
7705800844
Signed
2025-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hlb Gross Collins Pc
Address
114 TOWNPARK DRIVE STE 260, KENNESAW, GA 30144
Preparer
Tammy M Guelfo CPA
Phone
7704250009
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

Description: credit card rewards. Amount: 428.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: advertising and marketing. Amount: 5,784. Description: dumpster rental. Amount: 5,657. Description: disaster relief. Amount: 14,168. Description: office expense. Amount: 519. Description: insurance. Amount: 2,933. Description: interest. Amount: 1. Description: bank fees. Amount: 149. Description: software and computer. Amount: 1,644. Description: travel. Amount: 1,633. Description: auto expenses. Amount: 437. Description: meals. Amount: 255. Description: supplies and materials. Amount: 1,429. Description: uniforms. Amount: 2,163. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 36,772.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: credit card payable. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 1,511.

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