Blue Ridge Discovery Center Inc is located in Troutdale, VA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blue Ridge Discovery Center Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Ridge Discovery Center 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 12/2021, Blue Ridge Discovery Center Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $316.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.8% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSPIRING CURIOSITY, DISCOVERY, AND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH THE WONDERS OF THE BLUE RIDGE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERY CENTER IS DEDICATED TO SHARING THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS, DOING SO THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, NATURALIST RALLIES, RESEARCH, RESTORATION, AND MOST RECENTLY, THEIR FIELD STATION AND GROUP CAMPGROUND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Aaron Floyd Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $51,588 |
Keith Andrews Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Blake Edwards President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gavin Blevins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Deborah Greif Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steven Hopp Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $17,140 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $526,214 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $657,653 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,201,007 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $62,949 |
Investment income | $29 |
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 | $1,281,544 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $217,852 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,972 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,558 |
Fees for services: Other | $529 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,134 |
Office expenses | $10,381 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $10 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $7,863 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,132 |
Insurance | $11,396 |
All other expenses | $4,550 |
Total functional expenses | $316,834 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $290,296 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $21,173 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,797 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,990,904 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,305,170 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,986 |
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 | $1,076,477 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,092,463 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,212,707 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,305,170 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Blue Ridge Discovery Center Inc has recieved totaling $165,815.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $100,000 |
Food City Charitable Foundation Inc Abingdon, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $25,000 |
Food City Charitable Foundation Inc Abingdon, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITY | $25,000 |
Wildlife Foundation Of Virginia Inc Norge, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATION EVENTS | $10,000 |
Bright Funds Foundation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,704 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $111 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Parks Conservation Association Washington, DC | $74,519,726 | $41,743,039 |
Highlander Research & Education Center Inc New Market, TN | $43,871,555 | $34,419,377 |
Global Environment & Technology Foundation Arlington, VA | $13,937,500 | $15,203,934 |
North Carolina Outward Bound School Asheville, NC | $30,850,226 | $8,824,225 |
Louisville Water Foundation Louisville, KY | $1,355,242 | $4,579,865 |
Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation Durham, NC | $4,025,157 | $3,687,280 |
Soar Inc Balsam, NC | $9,313,397 | $4,143,448 |
The National Environmental Education And Training Foundation Washington, DC | $2,339,365 | $4,620,230 |
International Conservation Caucus Foundation Washington, DC | $1,011,083 | $2,574,743 |
American Flood Coalition Inc Washington, DC | $5,202,884 | $5,634,204 |
Eagles Nest Foundation Incorporated Pisgah Forest, NC | $6,201,338 | $3,726,714 |
Oglebay Institute Wheeling, WV | $22,985,672 | $2,941,395 |