Blind Squirrel Charitable Corp
- Assets
- $401.9k
- Revenue
- $395.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Founding
- 12/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Blind Squirrel Charitable Corp generated $395.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $167.4k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Blind Squirrel Charitable Corp has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $799,784. 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
2023
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
THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED THE 2023 CENTRAL VIRGINIA CELTIC FESTIVAL AND HIGHLAND GAMES. THE ANNUAL EVENT TOOK PLACE AT THE RICHMOND RACEWAY COMPLEX ON NOVEMBER 4 AND 5, 2023, BRINGING THE JOY OF CELTIC CULTURE TO CENTRAL VIRGINIA , SHOWCASING TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND DANCE, MUSIC, GAMES, FOOD, AND GATHERING OF CLANS. THE TWO DAYS WERE FULL OF CELTIC COMPETITIONS - ATHLETIC AND MUSICAL - AND MANY ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. APPROXIMATELY TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTENDED THE FESTIVAL. PROCEEDS FROM TICKET SALES FOR THE 2023 FESTIVAL OF $179,755 WERE RECEIVED AND REPORTED ON THE FORM 990.
DURING 2023, THE ORGANIZATION DONATED $5,000 TO OPERATION HEALING FORCES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2023 FESTIVAL. THE DONATION IS REPORTED ON THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES.ADDITIONAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2023 EVENT WILL BE MADE IN 2024, AND WILL BE REPORTED ON THE 2024 FORM 990.
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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 |
Amanda L Marable Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roy F Woolwine 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 | $48,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $48,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $346,681 |
| 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 | $395,181 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,125 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $62,385 |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 |
| Office expenses | $8,031 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $9,310 |
| 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 | $4,142 |
| All other expenses | $545 |
| Total functional expenses | $167,444 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $401,909 |
| 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 | $401,909 |
| 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 | $401,909 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $401,909 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Blind Squirrel Charitable Corp has awarded $85,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BON SECOURS RICHMOND HEALTHCARE FDN (CULLATHER BRAIN TUMOR FUND) PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. | $75,000 |
CHURCH HILL IRISH FESTIVAL PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. | $10,000 |