Blue Ridge Conservancy
- Assets
- $19.0m
- Revenue
- $6.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Boone, NC
- Founding
- 01/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-2502695
Organization Overview
Blue Ridge Conservancy is located in Boone, NC. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blue Ridge Conservancy employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Ridge Conservancy 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, Blue Ridge Conservancy generated $6.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 7 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
PRESERVATION OF LAND & WATER RESOURCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESERVATION OF LAND AND WATER RESOURCES THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, FEE SIMPLE ACQUISITIONS AND TRANSFER OF LAND TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR PUBLIC USE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charlie Brady Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $96,307 |
Bonnie Weyher Mclamb Vice Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Don Mikush Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tim Gupton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Dave Caveny Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Lee Carter Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,029,633 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,913,428 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,730,393 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,943,061 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $10,371 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $27,040 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,980,472 |
| 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. | $96,308 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,141 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $427,505 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,649 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,926 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,377 |
| Office expenses | $15,537 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $13,186 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $21,134 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,912 |
| Insurance | $20,596 |
| All other expenses | $852,188 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,039,932 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,010,295 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $419,079 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $30,996 |
| 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 | $9,536 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,109,931 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,799,995 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,659,327 |
| Total assets | $19,039,159 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $63,775 |
| 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 | $229,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,063,729 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,356,504 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,541,736 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,140,919 |
| 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 | $19,039,159 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Blue Ridge Conservancy has recieved totaling $831,689.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation For The Carolinas Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $656,894 |
Conservation Trust For North Carolina Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: Assistance with transaction costs and land acquisition costs on land with high conservation values. | $34,488 |
Winston-Salem Foundation Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: 9 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES | $34,100 |
Mika Foundation Inc Wake Forest, NC PURPOSE: WILDLIFE PRESERVATION | $23,609 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $22,500 |
John And Barbara Mclendon Family Foundation Pittsboro, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,005,877 |
| Earnings | $125,807 |
| Net Contributions | $3,675 |
| Other Expense | $26,000 |
| Ending Balance | $1,109,359 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United States Endowment Forforestry And Communities Inc Greenville, SC | $281,516,467 | $12,302,581 |
Volgenau Foundation Mclean, VA | $0 | $62,996,362 |
Beaufort County Open Land Trust Inc Beaufort, SC | $14,492,807 | $10,201,216 |
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Asheville, NC | $74,900,022 | $12,655,425 |
Piedmont Environmental Council Warrenton, VA | $11,176,423 | $6,128,085 |
Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation Halifax, VA | $25,797,227 | $8,618,554 |
Mainspring Conservation Trust Inc Franklin, NC | $16,628,331 | $8,106,773 |
Conserving Carolina Hendersonville, NC | $28,294,759 | $6,454,871 |
Blue Ridge Conservancy Boone, NC | $19,039,159 | $5,980,472 |
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust Wilmington, NC | $57,014,249 | $7,074,843 |
Three Rivers Land Trust Inc Salisbury, NC | $28,118,166 | $3,204,068 |
Lowcountry Land Trust Inc Charleston, SC | $27,548,419 | $2,955,338 |