Sustaining Way is located in Greenville, SC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sustaining Way employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sustaining Way is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Sustaining Way generated $698.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $630.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 30.4% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUSTAINING WAY USES EDUCATION, COLLABORATION, AND ADVOCACY TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE, CARING, AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND DEVELOP INDIVIDUALS IN WAYS THAT PROMOTE RESPONSIBILITY, CREATIVE-THINKING, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, EMPLOYABILITY, AND SELF CONFIDENCE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Brown Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $78,621 |
Gary Davis Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jervelle Fort Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Liz Gilman Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rahsaan Louris Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sylvia Palmer Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $682,932 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $682,932 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $12,740 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $698,849 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,621 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $89,609 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,756 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $258,144 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $831 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $25,778 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,355 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,461 |
| Insurance | $10,741 |
| All other expenses | $30,862 |
| Total functional expenses | $630,780 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $380,904 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $93,751 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $474,655 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,189 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $53,633 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $71,822 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $334,710 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $68,123 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $474,655 |