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EIN 43-2038678

Upstream Policy Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
City
Damariscotta
State
Maine
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
Description
Upstream Policy Institute sparks innovative solutions to plastic pollution by helping people, businesses, and communities shift from single-use to reuse. It has launched 6 reuse coalitions and passed 11 reuse policies. The institute has grown the national reuse network and established a government reuse forum. Additionally, it has queued up 2 reuse service pilots for launch in the Bay Area and developed a calculator for food service businesses to encourage business innovation.
Also known as...
Product Policy Project
Total revenues
$1,436,868
2023
Total expenses
$1,547,487
2023
Total assets
$1,271,711
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Upstream Policy Institute

Policy: influencing the passage and quality rollout of reuse Policy; develop and share Policy resources across our networks.strategic initiatives: secured grand canyon project so we can transform grand canyon national park into the largest open-loop ecosystem ever created.social impact: sharing reuse content across our owned channels, including website, newsletter, top 10% podcast, socials, and livestreams; measured a 140% increase in earned press coverage for reuse over 5 years.

Grants made by Upstream Policy Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)Zero Waste Solutions$27,000

Who funds Upstream Policy Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$200,000
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)Advancing Sustainable Materials$161,000
The Blossom Fund Nancy Gardiner Et Al TrusteesGeneral Operating Support$100,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $1,163,500

Personnel at Upstream Policy Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Crystal DreisbachChief Executive Officer$59,815
Julie LamyChief of Advancement$124,520
Vanessa TiongsonChief Marketing Officer / Marketing Director$141,235
Samantha SommerBusiness Innovation Director
Sydney HarrisPolicy Director
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Upstream Policy Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,416,665
Program services$18,804
Investment income and dividends$1,399
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,436,868

Form 990s for Upstream Policy Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-09-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 20, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)
November 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
August 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
PollutionEnergy conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1352
Damariscotta, ME 04543
County
Lincoln County, ME
Website URL
upstreamsolutions.org/ 
Phone
(813) 445-7643
IRS details
EIN
43-2038678
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0136498
FTB Entity ID
2945250
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-04-16
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