Mission
Friends of Lake Keowee Society is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Lake Keowee and its watershed through advocacy, conservation, and education.
Public Charity
Friends of Lake Keowee Society Inc dba FOLKS
Friends of Lake Keowee Society Inc dba FOLKS is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Anderson, SC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $148K, expenses of $150K, total assets of $660K. Imperigo tracks 4 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $51K.
EIN: 570970477
Anderson, SC
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$148K
Total Expenses$150K
Total Assets$660K
Grant Records4
Funding Total$51K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$16,500
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
$6,050
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$14,450
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$14,450
Showing up to 5 of 4 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Beau Sylvester
Chairman
Dave Metzger
Vice President
Howard Gutenstein
Director
John Hains
Secretary
Timothy Cooney
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148K | $150K | $660K |
| 2024 | $155K | $102K | $641K |
| 2023 | $188K | $162K | $589K |
| 2022 | $207K | $280K | $567K |
| 2021 | $275K | $96K | $638K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $275K to $148K (-46%), with total assets most recently reported at $660K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.