Blind Squirrel Charitable Corp
- Assets
- $174.6k
- Revenue
- $20.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Founding
- 12/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-3284950
Organization Overview
Blind Squirrel Charitable Corp is located in Richmond, VA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. Blind Squirrel Charitable Corp 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, Blind Squirrel Charitable Corp generated $20.0k 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 (31.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (26.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Blind Squirrel Charitable Corp has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $645,201. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PLAN AND PRODUCE COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH THE PRIMARY GOAL OF RAISING FUNDS TO CONTRIBUTE TO LOCAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DUE TO COVID-19, THE 2021 CENTRAL VIRGINIA CELTIC FESTIVAL AND HIGHLAND GAMES WERE NOT HELD. THIS ANNUAL EVENT IS NORMALLY HELD IN OCTOBER AT THE RICHMOND RACEWAY COMPLEX BRINGING THE JOY OF CELTIC CULTURE TO CENTRAL VIRGINIA, SHOWCASING TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND DANCE, MUSIC, GAMES, FOOD, AND GATHERING OF CLANS. THE TWO DAY EVENT IS FULL OF CELTIC COMPETITIONS - ATHLETIC AND MUSICAL - AND MANY ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
DURING 2021, THE ORGANIZATION DONATED A TOTAL OF $25,000 TO TWO CHARITIES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF PAST EVENTS. THE DONATIONS ARE REPORTED ON THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES AND ON SCHEDULE I AS REQUIRED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leon Mark Stepanian Chairman/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Stokes Mccune Vice Chair/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Roy F Woolwine Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amanda L Marable Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Rollinson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,021 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,021 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $20,021 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $200 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,540 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $400 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $540 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $605 |
| Total functional expenses | $28,285 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,583 |
| 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 | $174,583 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $174,583 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $174,583 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Blind Squirrel Charitable Corp has awarded $85,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Richmond, VA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. | $75,000 |
Henrico, VA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Blind Squirrel Charitable Corp has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bon Secours Richmond Health System Richmond, VA PURPOSE: MISSION SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wnc Bridge Foundation Asheville, NC | $146,559,840 | $12,380,465 |
The Forum For Youth Investment Washington, DC | $9,053,543 | $7,540,773 |
Hope For The Warriors Springfield, VA | $4,615,443 | $8,207,781 |
Mba Open Doors Foundation Washington, DC | $6,951,188 | $5,196,301 |
Spookstock Foundation Leesburg, VA | $1,341,695 | $5,091,159 |
The Methuselah Foundation Springfield, VA | $18,792,317 | $14,799,805 |
Kermit G Phillips Ii Charitable Tr Greensboro, NC | $71,515,607 | $5,235,464 |
Troon Foundation Elon, NC | $48,656,909 | $2,507,639 |
Glass Family Foundation Inc Asheville, NC | $24,447,807 | $3,179,935 |
Farm Journal Agricultural Foundation Washington, DC | $815,504 | $1,711,147 |
Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc Bethesda, MD | $1,996,496 | $3,055,184 |
Izmirlian International Foundation Washington, DC | $264 | $2,005,003 |