Unique Places To Save is located in Chapel Hill, NC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Unique Places To Save employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unique Places To Save 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 12/2022, Unique Places To Save generated $878.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 57.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $486.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 36.5% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UNIQUE PLACES TO SAVE IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL NONPROFIT THAT BRINGS UNIQUE SOLUTIONS TO SAVING UNIQUE PLACES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONSERVATION MITIGATION PROGRAM - COMPLETED 16 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. - COMPLETED CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IN TWO NEW STATES, KENTUCKY AND TEXAS. - SUCCESSFULLY MONITORED ALL OUR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. - REPORTED NO MAJOR VIOLATIONS ON ANY OF OUR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS.
ECOLOGICAL RESILIENCE PROGRAM - MAKING PROGRESS ON ALL OUR ECOLOGICAL RESILIENCE PROGRAM INCLUDING HIGH FALLS DAM REMOVAL. - PERMANENT CONSERVATION OF WATERFRONT ALONG DEEP RIVER IN TOWN OF RAMSEUR, NC. - ALLIGATOR CREEK RESTORATION NEAR WILMINGTON, NC AND BOILING SPRING WILDERNESS CONSERVATION IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Clark Harris Executive Director - Starting In August | Officer | 40 | $57,094 |
Jeffrey Fisher Chair Through 11-01-2022 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Benjamin Quinn Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mason Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adriel Lubarsky Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Spencer Tuttle Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $128,789 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $234,220 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $48,169 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $363,009 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $483,840 |
| Investment income | $31,328 |
| 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 | $878,601 |
| 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. | $57,094 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,419 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $88,599 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,146 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,609 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $30,283 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $194,614 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,086 |
| Information technology | $1,308 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $9,319 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,018 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,647 |
| Insurance | $3,569 |
| All other expenses | $878 |
| Total functional expenses | $486,082 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,051 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,478 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $15,049 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $552,575 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,825 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,606,235 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,768,070 |
| Investments—other securities | $245,267 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $50,000 |
| Total assets | $4,376,550 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,305 |
| 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 | $141,781 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $144,544 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $297,630 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,405,102 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,673,818 |
| 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 | $4,376,550 |