Blackberry Farm Foundation is located in Maryville, TN. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blackberry Farm 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, Blackberry Farm Foundation generated $320.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $212.4k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Blackberry Farm Foundation has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $817,780. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RAISE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS TO BENEFIT CHARITIES FOR CHILDREN, LOCAL AND FOODWAYS-RELATED CAUSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLACKBERRY FARM FOUNDATION IS A PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORTING CHARITABLE CAUSES RELATED TO CHILDREN AND FOODWAYS, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THOSE LOCATED IN THE EAST TENNESSEE AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mary Celeste Beall Director, President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Samuel E Sandy Beall III Director, Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Alexander Director, Secretary And Tr | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Johnson Executive Director | Trustee | 10 | $1,600 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $24,824 |
Related organizations | $224,809 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,608 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $263,241 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8,087 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $49,443 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $320,771 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $174,000 |
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 | $1,125 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $24,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,593 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $212,386 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,157,291 |
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 | $10,150 |
Total assets | $1,167,441 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,398 |
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 | $1,398 |
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 | $1,166,043 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,167,441 |
Over the last fiscal year, Blackberry Farm Foundation has awarded $170,000 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BLOUNT COUNTY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE AT TREMONT PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
NEW HOPE CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
SMOKY MOUNTAINS HERITAGE CENTER PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
SPECIAL OPPS INC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $50,000 |