Friends Of The Blue Ridge Parkway Inc
- Assets
- $499.9k
- Revenue
- $407.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Roanoke, VA
- Founding
- 10/1989
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 58-1854404
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Blue Ridge Parkway Inc is located in Roanoke, VA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Friends Of The Blue Ridge Parkway Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Blue Ridge Parkway 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 06/2021, Friends Of The Blue Ridge Parkway Inc generated $407.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (26.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $299.7k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (30.4%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY HELPS PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY, ECOLOGICAL VITALITY AND CULTURAL DISTINCTIVENESS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY AND ITS CORRIDOR PRESERVING THIS NATIONAL TREASURE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PARKWAY FOREVER PARKWAY FOREVER IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN AND RESTORE VISTAS AND OVERLOOKS ALONG THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROJECT THAT STARTED IN 2014 TO RECLAIM VISTAS AND OVERLOOKS FROM 30 YEARS OF OVERGROWTH OF NATIVE PLANTS THAT HAD BLOCKED VIEWS ALONG THE PARKWAY. IN ADDITION TO CLEARING OVERLOOK OVERGROWTH, FRIENDS VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED 1,756 HOURS FROM JULY OF 2020 TO JUNE OF 2021 TO MAINTAINING AND CLEANING THE 272 OVERLOOKS AND VARIOUS TRAILS ALONG THE PARKWAY. THIS PROGRAM RESTORES THE VIEWS OF THE PARKWAY FOR MORE THAN 14 MILLION VISITORS THAT VISIT THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY.
VOLUNTEERS & COMMUNITY CHAPTERS OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BACKBONE OF FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY. VOLUNTEERS DEVOTED A TOTAL OF 7,304 HOURS FROM JULY, 2020 TO JUNE, 2021 TO PARKWAY PROJECTS, INCLUDING MAINTENANCE TASKS, INTERPRETATIVE PROGRAMS, AND HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS. FRIENDS VOLUNTEERS CLEAN CAMPGROUNDS, MAINTAIN OVERLOOKS AND TRAILS, HOST CULTURAL CONCERTS, HELP WITH HISTORICAL GARDENS, AND ASSISTS LOCAL NATIONAL PARK STAFF WITH SPECIFIC PROJECTS. FRIENDS CURRENTLY HAS 10 CHAPTERS SPANNING THE ENTIRE 469 MILES OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY.
FUTURE STEWARDS FRIENDS FUTURE STEWARDS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO SPEND MORE TIME IN NATURE TO FACILITATE AN APPRECIATION FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND ENCOURAGES STEWARDSHIP OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. FRIENDS CHAPTERS HOST ALTERNATIVE BREAK PROGRAMS WITH VARIOUS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE FALL AND SPRING. FRIENDS CHAPTERS ALSO HOST SUMMER DAY CAMP EXPERIENCES AND HOST HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE WORK DAYS IN THE PARK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dan Wells President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendi Schultz Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Duerk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn M Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Inge Asst Treasur | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Dillion Asst Secreta | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $407,830 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $407,830 |
| 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 | $407,830 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $153,217 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,770 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| 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 | $28,643 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,150 |
| Travel | $905 |
| 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 | $3,159 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $299,661 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $312,726 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $173,768 |
| 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 | $9,806 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,550 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $499,850 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,766 |
| 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 | $31,522 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $41,288 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $452,474 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,088 |
| 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 | $499,850 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Friends Of The Blue Ridge Parkway Inc has recieved totaling $23,885.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rice Raphael Charitable Trust Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $11,889 |
Mars Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Dickson Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Newbern Foundation Roanoke, VA PURPOSE: PRESERVATION OF BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY | $500 |
Adele M Thomas Charitable Foundation Inc Falls Church, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $300 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $196 |
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