Blue Ridge Fest Inc is located in Pickens, SC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Ridge Fest Inc 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 08/2022, Blue Ridge Fest Inc generated $58.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $69.0 during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (69.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Blue Ridge Fest Inc has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $458,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
UPCOUNTRY FIBER FOUNDATION, LLC IS AN ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO ACCUMULATE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. DONATIONS TO AREA 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATIONS AS LISTED ON THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James L Lovinggood Chairman | 1 | $0 | |
Jeff Wilson Vice Chairma | 1 | $0 | |
Robert Hester Secretary/ T | 1 | $0 | |
J Spencer Dalton Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jimmy Lee Dodgens Director | 1 | $0 | |
William G Elrod Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $58,575 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $58,575 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $69 |
Total expenses | $69 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $77,647 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $77,647 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $77,647 |
Over the last fiscal year, Blue Ridge Fest Inc has awarded $108,000 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Travelers Rest, SC | | $9,000 |
Westminster, SC | | $9,000 |
Easley, SC | | $9,000 |
Pickens, SC | | $9,000 |
Anderson, SC | | $9,000 |
Seneca, SC | | $9,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Blue Ridge Fest Inc has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
J M Smith Foundation Spartanburg, SC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
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