Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc
- Assets
- $480.7k
- Revenue
- $829.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Elkins, WV
- Founding
- 03/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-0815517
Organization Overview
Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc, operating under the name Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, is located in Elkins, WV. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (S32) the organization is classified as: Rural Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area 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, Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area generated $829.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $642.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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
PROVIDE COORDINATING SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES WITHIN THE APPALACHIAN FOREST HERITAGE AREA WHO REGULARLY ENGAGE IN FOREST HERITAGE CULTURE, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO OUR ORGANIZATIONAL THEMES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AFHA AMERICORPS "ENHANCING ASSETS TO BENEFIT TO BENEFIT COMMUNITIES DEPLOYED 40 NATIONAL SERVICE MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE WEST VIRGINIA TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING WITHIN THE THEMES OF CONSERVATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND HERITAGE BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. MEMBERS PROVIDED OVER 33,000 HOURS OF SERVICE TO THEIR SITES. CONSERVATION SERVICE SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS WATERSHED RESTORATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, NON-NATIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT, FIELD DATA COLLECTION, TREE PLANTING, TRAIL BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL RECREATION SUPPORT, ARCHAELOGICAL SUPPORT, AMONG OTHERS. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS MAINSTREET, WELCOME CENTERS, MUNICIPAL BOARDS, AND FOUNDATIONS. ALL SERVICE MEMBERS PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THEIR SITES AND ADDED GREATLY THE VOLUNTEER CAPACITY AND OUTPUT OF THEIR SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS. AC MEMBERS MANAGED OVER 1350 UNIQUE VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR SPONSORING SITES IN 2020, INCREASING CAPACITY AND SUPPORTING OVER ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER HOURS. MEMBERS PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICE RESULTING IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC LAND IN 2020.
AFHA DISCOVERY VISITOR CENTER HOSTED INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS SHOWCASING THE APPALACHIAN FOTREST HERITAGE AREA'S DIVERSE NATURAL AND CULTURAL ASSETS. VISITORS ARE ABLE TO TAKE A TOUR OF WHAT THE AREA HAS TO OFFER WITHIN THE DISCOVERING AFHA DISPLAY AREA, AND LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAND IN OUR ROTATING EXHIBIT SPACE.
AFNHA' NATIONATIOAL HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM MOVED FORWARD WITH THE MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROCESS TO COMPLETE PREREQUISITES OF GAINING FULL NHA STATUS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Phyllis Baxter Executive Director | Officer | 25 | $2,880 |
David Mcgill Vice President | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Anne Beardslee Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert Johnson President | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Travis Miller Secretary | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Kent Walker Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $382,144 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $303,371 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $275,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $685,515 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $142,605 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,190 |
| 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 | $829,310 |
| 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. | $2,880 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,880 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $487,006 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,308 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $50,545 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,603 |
| Office expenses | $4,073 |
| Information technology | $3,062 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,401 |
| Travel | $3,407 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,688 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,000 |
| Insurance | $2,830 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $642,442 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $194,139 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,922 |
| 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 | $7,049 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $270,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $612 |
| Total assets | $480,722 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,969 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $115,150 |
| 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 | $2,102 |
| Total liabilities | $119,221 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $361,501 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $480,722 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc has recieved totaling $162,024.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO EXPAND REGIONAL ACTIVITIES PROMOTING THE CREATIVE ECONOMY IN THE APPALACHIAN FOREST HERITAGE AREA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES TO GROW TOURISM AND IMPROVE COMMUNITIES (OVER TWO YEARS) | $115,000 |
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO EXPAND REGIONAL ACTIVITIES PROMOTING THE CREATIVE ECONOMY IN THE APPALACHIAN FOREST HERITAGE AREA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES TO GROW TOURISM AND IMPROVE COMMUNITIES (OVER TWO YEARS) | $35,000 |
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Richmond, VA PURPOSE: MONONGAHELA OUTDOOR VOLUNTEERS | $12,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24 |
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