At UpstreamPgh, integrity and accountability are at the core of everything we do. As stewards of public trust and public resources, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of transparency in our finances, policies, and impact. We believe this openness strengthens community confidence and fosters a culture of ethical leadership. Explore the topics below to learn more about our finances, impact, and policies.
Annual Reports
Audits and Tax Returns
Conflict-of-Interest and Whistleblower Policies
We maintain and publish a formal Conflict of Interest Policy, updated yearly, to ensure that decisions are made free from undue influence.
Our Whistleblower Policy encourages staff and volunteers to raise concerns safely, without fear of retaliation.
Equity and Inclusion
Review our Climate Equity Principles here.
UpstreamPgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fundraising and Donor Policies
UpstreamPgh is an organizational member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals– Western Pennsylvania Chapter. As such, our fundraising practices follow AFP’s ethical guidelines and the Donor Bill of Rights.
Privacy
We uphold strict donor and data privacy standards. Personal information is never shared without explicit consent. We will never sell your data to a third party.
Report Cards
How healthy is Nine Mile Run? Every year, we produce a two-page report detailing its health and that of its tributaries. Data is collected throughout the year as part of our monthly water quality monitoring effort and the grading method varies by parameter, based on state and/or federal regulations. The easy-to-understand report grades in three areas:
• Human health: lead, bacteria, aluminum
• Aquatic habitat support: pH, dissolved oxygen, nitrogen (NO3)
• Wildlife: fish and macroinvertebrates
Transparency
Transparency is more than a best practice—it’s the foundation of trust. Our commitment ensures that you can see clearly how your support fuels our mission. We welcome questions or feedback via info@upstreampgh.org and encourage you to review our documents and reports as we journey together toward a more equitable and impactful future.
