Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc
- Assets
- $145.1k
- Revenue
- $202.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Founding
- 06/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-4272258
Organization Overview
Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (P88) the organization is classified as: LGBT Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Ridge Pride 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 12/2022, Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc generated $202.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $125.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.2% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE EQUALITY, SAFETY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S LGBTQ AND ALLIED COMMUNITIES, WORKING AS A UNITED COMMUNITY THROUGH ADVOCACY, CELEBRATION, EDUCATION AND SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLUE RIDGE PRIDE FESTIVAL-2022 WAS OUR FIRST YEAR BACK SINCE COVID HIT, AND IT WAS OUR LARGEST YET, WITH OVER 17,000 IN ATTENDANCE. WE HOSTED OVER 200 VENDOR BOOTHS AND 10 MUSICAL ACTS IN PACK SQUARE, ASHEVILLE.
BRPC USES ITS FUNDING TO PROVIDE SEVERAL PROGRAMS THAT SEEK TO SERVE THE ENTIRE WNC REGION. SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF EACH PROGRAM'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE LISTED BELOW: VIRTUAL CENTER/PRIDE PORTAL- THIS WAS THE SECOND YEAR FOR OUR PRIDE PORTAL, AND THE FIRST YEAR WE RECEIVED FUNDING A 13,500 STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP GRANT FROM BUNCOMBE COUNTY HELPED US HIRE AN ADMIN SUPPORT PERSON IN AUGUST TO UPKEEP THE VIRTUAL CENTER, AND TO CONTRACT OUT A WEB DEVELOPER WHO HELPED US TO UPDATE OUR WEBSITE AND MIGRATE IT TO A MORE USER-FRIENDLY PLATFORM. BUSINESS ALLIANCE-THE BUSINESS ALLIANCE ENTERED AN MOU WITH THE LGBTQ+ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO COHOST AND CROSS-PROMOTE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. DUE TO STAFF CAPACITY, NOT MUCH WAS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THIS MOU. ORAL HISTORY PROJECT-AS STRONG AS EVER, OUR ORAL HISTORY PROJECT CONTINUED TO INTERVIEW LOCAL LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND UPLOAD THEM TO UNCAS SYSTEM, WHICH IS CONNECTED VIA OUR WEBSITE. IN 2022, WE PRODUCED AN INTRO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE FOR INTERESTED VOLUNTEERS, INTERVIEWEES AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. GEN PLUS-2022 WAS A HUGE YEAR FOR GENPLUS, AS WE RECEIVED A 22,627 GRANT FROM BUNCOMBE COUNTY. WE USED THESE FUNDS TO HIRE A P/T COORDINATOR WHO WORKED WITH AARP AND THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING TO PRODUCE MONTHLY SERIES, INCLUDING CONNECTIONS, THRIVE LUNCH AND LEARNS AND OTHER SOCIALS SUCH AS OUR GENPLUS DANCE AND GENPLUS PICNIC. COMMUNITY PARTNER FUND-IN 2022, WE FUNDED SEVERAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AT AMOUNTS OF 1000 OR LESS FOR EVENTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: IN 2022, WE RECEIVED A 5000 TIPPING POINT GRANT TO PARTNER WITH CARING FOR CHILDREN IN MARKETING THEIR FOSTER PARENT TRAININGS TO LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS. WE DID THIS VIA RADIO ADS, FLYERS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Butch Thompson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $3,000 |
Allen Brassington Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Franklin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Kass-Green Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Perry Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jeffrey Rice Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $10,211 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,994 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,205 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $150,428 |
| Investment income | $38 |
| 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 | $202,671 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,283 |
| 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 | $9,600 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $734 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $44,101 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,679 |
| Office expenses | $256 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,769 |
| Travel | $1,576 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $604 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,642 |
| All other expenses | $8,209 |
| Total functional expenses | $125,373 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $145,080 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $145,080 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,082 |
| Total liabilities | $3,082 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $136,998 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,000 |
| 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 | $145,080 |