Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
- Assets
- $6.8m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Winstonsalem, NC
- Founding
- 04/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 31-1512730
Organization Overview
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is located in Winstonsalem, NC. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation 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 Parkway Foundation generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION IS THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISING PARTNER, 501(C)(3), FOR THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES ALONG THE 469-MILE ROUTE, INCLUDING HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, VISITOR AMENITIES, AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION IS THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISING PARTNER FOR THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, THE COUNTRYS MOST VISITED NATIONAL PARK UNIT. THE FOUNDATION ADDRESSES UNMET PARK NEEDS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS ALONG THE 469-MILE ROUTE, INCLUDING HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION, NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, VISITOR AMENITIES, AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION INCLUDES ENGAGING A NEW GENERATION OF STEWARDS IN THE PROTECTION OF THE NATIONAL PARK AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC LANDS.
LAUNCHED IN 2009, KIDS IN PARKS IS A SIGNATURE PROGRAM OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION. KIDS IN PARKS IS A NETWORK OF HIKING, BIKING, PADDLING, AND DISC GOLF TRAILS OUTFITTED WITH FREE ACTIVITY GUIDES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. TRACK TRAILS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND HELP THEM BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE. IN TURN, THESE GOALS HELP INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEWARDS WHO WILL CARE FOR ALL PUBLIC LANDS, INCLUDING THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY. THE NETWORK OF MORE THAN 250 TRACK TRAILS CAN BE FOUND IN 17 STATES, WASHINGTON D.C., AND THE QUALLA BOUNDARY. MORE THAN 1 MILLION ADVENTURES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY KIDS ON TRACK TRAILS. CHILDREN ARE REWARDED FOR EACH EXCURSION WITH FREE PRIZES THAT ENHANCE THEIR NEXT EXPLORATION OF THE OUTDOORS.
THE BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTERS MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET, AND CELEBRATE THE MUSIC AND MUSICIANS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS. THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES THAT MISSION BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR AN ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, FREE MILEPOST MUSIC CONCERTS WITHIN THE NATIONAL PARK, PROGRAMMING STAFF, AND REPAIRS AND ENHANCEMENTS AT THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FACILITY AT MILEPOST 213 NEAR GALAX, VA. ESTABLISHED BY THE U.S. CONGRESS IN 1985, THE SITE INCLUDES AN OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER, ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC MUSEUM, HIKING TRAILS, AND A VISITOR CENTER AND GIFT SHOP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carolyn Ward CEO | Officer | 40 | $136,758 |
Paul Bonesteel Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Billie Howell Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Reeve Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Starnes Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Whitney Brown Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $185,352 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $598,142 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,041,533 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,704 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,825,027 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $308,097 |
| Investment income | $33,746 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $3,085 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$28,634 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,148,231 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $133,644 |
| 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. | $150,964 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,912 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $843,675 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,614 |
| Other employee benefits | $116,425 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,372 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,272 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,150 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,784 |
| Fees for services: Other | $205,130 |
| Advertising and promotion | $108,244 |
| Office expenses | $195,629 |
| Information technology | $33,457 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,853 |
| Travel | $47,783 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,641 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,098 |
| Insurance | $16,199 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,129,050 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,323,652 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,801,462 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,191 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $167,976 |
| 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 | $62,018 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $97,496 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,275,300 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $37,326 |
| Total assets | $6,777,421 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,503 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,795 |
| 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 | $22,769 |
| Total liabilities | $62,067 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,582,483 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,132,871 |
| 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 | $6,777,421 |