Ivy Creek Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $867.8k
- Revenue
- $167.1k
- Investments
- $813.1k
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Founding
- 10/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-1112932
Organization Overview
Ivy Creek Foundation Inc is located in Charlottesville, VA. The organization was established in 1979. 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, Ivy Creek Foundation Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ivy Creek Foundation 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, Ivy Creek Foundation Inc generated $167.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $131.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.1% 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
OUR MISSION IS CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE PAST AND PRESENT BY HONORING THE LAND, HISTORY, AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING IN 2021 INCLUDED ZOOM PROGRAMS ON BLUEBIRDS AND PROMOTING BIODIVERSITY AT THE IVY CREEK NATURAL AREA. PLANT WALKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PARTNER THE JEFFERSON CHAPTER OF THE VIRGINIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY WERE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY IN APRIL AND MAY, WITH IN-PERSON PLANT WALKS RESUMING IN JUNE. VOICES FROM THE LAND WAS A MAJOR TRAINING EVENT HELD IN OCTOBER FOR ADULTS INTERESTED IN DOING THIS INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH CHILDREN. TRAINING WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR SCHOOL TOUR GUIDES, ALTHOUGH SCHOOL TOUR NUMBERS REMAINED MUCH LOWER THAN PRE-COVID. EDUCATIONAL POSTS WERE MADE REGULARLY ON OUR WEBSITE AND ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM.
CULTURAL PROGRAMMING: THIS YEAR SAW A RENEWAL OF OUR EFFORTS IN RESEARCHING THE LAND AND ITS HISTORY. CULTURAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDED ZOOM PRESENTATIONS ON THE HISTORICAL LANDSCAPE OF THE NATURAL AREA, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN FARM NAMED RIVER VIEW FARM; EFFORTS TO PRESERVE THE FARM BUILDINGS; AND THE HISTORY OF THE MONACAN INDIANS IN THE AREA. ALL OF OUR ZOOM PRESENTATIONS HAVE BEEN POSTED ON YOUTUBE. WE TRAINED NEW BARN DOCENTS AND WERE ABLE TO REOPEN THE HISTORIC BARN FOR VISITORS. WE HOSTED VISITS AND INITIATED MEETINGS OF THE DESCENDANTS OF THE FAMILIES WHO FOUNDED AND MAINTAINED THE FARM. AS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, WE POSTED TO THE WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, AND INSTAGRAM, AND ADDITIONALLY WROTE SOME ARTICLES FOR OUR NEWSLETTER.
PARK MANAGEMENT: WE CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN 7+ MILES OF WALKING TRAILS IN THE 219-ACRE NATURAL AREA AND PROVIDE MAPS AND INTERPRETIVE MATERIALS TO VISITORS. WE COMMISSIONED AND RECEIVED AN INVASIVE SPECIES SURVEY OF THE NATURAL AREA AND BEGAN WORK ON A CONTROL PLAN. WE PROVIDED INPUT TO ALBEMARLE COUNTY REGARDING THE REPAVING OF THE PAVED PATH CONNECTING THE PARKING LOT, EDUCATION BUILDING AND BARN. WE REOPENED THE EDUCATION BUILDING TO RENTAL BY GROUPS AND MANAGED BOOKINGS. WE ENGAGED A STONEMASON TO REPAIR THE HISTORIC STONE WALL NEAR THE FARMHOUSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Erhart Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $29,925 |
Phil Stokes Director | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Lorna Werntz Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Edward Coates Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Keith Woodard Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elyse Girard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $85,781 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,605 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $118,386 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $48,586 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $140 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $167,112 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $29,925 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,481 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $48,927 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,032 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $165 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,035 |
| Information technology | $5,492 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,004 |
| 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 | $2,468 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $131,471 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,659 |
| 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 | $813,106 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $867,765 |
| 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 | $1,781 |
| Total liabilities | $1,781 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $602,909 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $263,075 |
| 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 | $867,765 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Ivy Creek Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $5,553.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
J & E Berkley Foundation Crozet, VA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $2,500 |
Whitewoods Charitable Foundation Charlottesvle, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATION NATURE CONSERVATION | $1,500 |
Marshall Fund Earlysville, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE DONEE | $1,000 |
The Charles Fund Inc Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $53 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $719,462 |
| Earnings | $93,644 |
| Ending Balance | $813,106 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |