Nonprofit · EIN 20-4714123
BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA
Tax-exempt · BREVARD, NC 28712
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $913,855 | $791,942 | $121,913 | $775,397 | $130,156 | $645,241 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $766,506 | $762,012 | $4,494 | $583,847 | $60,518 | $523,329 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,100,253 | $846,933 | $253,320 | $617,334 | $98,499 | $518,835 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $910,804
- of which government grants
- $692,000
- Program service revenue
- $2,560
- Investment income
- $81
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $410
- Other revenue
- $410
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,873
- Other salaries and wages
- $220,055
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $386,222
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,132
- Accounting fees
- $32,595
- Occupancy
- $36,341
- Travel
- $9,256
- Depreciation
- $1,283
- Program services (functional)
- $736,466
- Management and general (functional)
- $55,476
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $583,847
- Total assets, end of year
- $775,397
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $130,156
- Net assets, end of year
- $645,241
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,476
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $645,241
- Gross receipts
- $913,855
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Chandler | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $89,873 | $21,532 |
| Jesse Pope | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Grayson Barnette | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Halsey | Past Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Paar | Past Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Anderson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Robbins | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Connie M Haire | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Raines | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shana Bushyhead Condill | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Chandler | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $89,873 | $18,689 |
| Jesse Pope | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Grayson Barnette | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Halsey | Past Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Paar | Past Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Anderson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Robbins | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Connie M Haire | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Raines | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shana Bushyhead Condill | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Chandler | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $88,288 | $17,552 |
| Barbara Halsey | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesse Pope | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Paar | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Anderson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Robbins | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Connie M Haire | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Grayson Barnette | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Raines | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shana Bushyhead Condill | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 233 FISHER RD, BREVARD, NC 28712-3173
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Angie Chandler, 233 Fisher Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
- Signed the 990
- Angie Chandler, Executive Director
- Phone
- (828) 298-5330
- Website
- www.blueridgeheritage.com
- Return prepared by
- Prager Metis CPAs PLLC
Mission
Preserving, interpreting, and developing the heritage resources of the North Carolina mountains.
Program accomplishments
- Cultural Partners Support The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area worked diligently to support its cultural partners that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Support from the NC Arts Foundation offered BRNHA the opportunity to provide stipends to 150 artists and programming support to four organizations that were devastated by the storm in Ashe, Rutherford, Madison, and Buncombe Counties. Blue Ridge Music Trails Partnered with the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) to support traditional artisans after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Together we organized 11 performances in 9 locations throughout the 25-county BRNHA footprint. Through this effort BRNHA was able to provide work for 49 musicians and sound technicians and reach more than 3,800 people. Created partnerships with Rare Bird Farm and White Horse in Black Mountain for musical performances. Produced 20 BRMT Podcasts in partnership with WNCW Public Radio and WPVM Radio Produced the annual Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails magazine/festival guide with partner Smoky Mountain News.Blue Ridge Craft Trails: With grant funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission and Dogwood Health Trust, BRNHA promoted more than 350 craft artists and offered opportunities for hurricane impacted artists to exhibit their work for additional exposure and connection with buyers. Opportunities included: Exhibition at Mars Landing Galleries, featuring 28 artists impacted by Hurricane Helene Tale of Two Cities, a cultural exchange between New Orleans and Asheville commemorating Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Helene Earl Scruggs Music Festival, attracting more than 10,000 attendees and providing opportunities for BRCT artists to exhibit and sell their work as part of the three-day festival. A marketing partnership with non-profit Artsville USA expanded exposure by creating an online exhibition of BRCT's Mars Landing Craft Trails Exhibit the Tale of Two Cities Exhibit in New Orleans. To support community needs, BRNHA launched the Heritage Hearth program, resulting in 3,839 fiber-made items from more than 30 states, totaling 25,502 volunteer hours resulting in $854,045 match funding for the organization. We were amazed at the outpouring of support and care through this project. With support from media sponsors, Smoky Mountain News published its first ever Blue Ridge Craft Trails Magazine. Offered 5 peer-to-peer networking events and artists talks for creative entrepreneurs around the region reaching more than 70 people. Organized an online Holiday Market for Craft Artists, increasing participation from 40 to 66 artists. Continued to work with the Appalachian Regional Commission Office in Washington DC to change out art works provided by Blue Ridge Craft Trails partners. Marketing and Visitor Services Managed marketing partnerships with Alleghany, Graham and McDowell Counties resulting in branded videos, itineraries, media opportunities, and social media campaigns focused on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails and the Blue Ridge Music Trails. Printed small-run updates to its Asheville Regional Map and distributed 100,000 to area hotels, welcome centers, and tourist attractions. Provided visitor services at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Asheville, including brochure distribution, responding to phone and email inquiries, and working with partners to receive and stock their visitor brochures. Visitorship was down because of the hurricane and only 57,000 visited. Hosted one group tour at the Visitor Center attracting 63 people. Provided visitor information at the Asheville Outlets through partner brochure distribution and continued distribution of BRNHA visitor materials to regional and state-wide welcome centers, tourist attractions, music, and craft venues. Asheville Outlets contract ended Summer 2025. Thanks to support from the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources BRNHA continued to highlight its cultural trails through short videos at five NC Welcome Centers in North Carolina. Garnered 34 media placements focused on BRNHA, BRMT and BRCT. Managed 5 targeted E-newsletters with a combined subscriber list of more than 20,000, producing 40 e-newsleeters with average open rates of 40-55%. Managed two websites garnering more 632,740 views combined.Planning and Sustainability With support from capacity grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission, the National Park Foundation, WNC Nonprofit Pathways and Dogwood Health Trust, BRNHA continued to develop its philanthropy program. Grants supported: Consultants and contactors created and managed a migration strategy for a new CRM system, Bloomerang, developed a standards and conventions manual and user guide; produced an organizational messaging platform, and oversaw BRNHA's Giving Tuesday and Year-end appeals.Expenses $736,466 · revenue $2,560
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4714123
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $775,397
- Income (IRS master file)
- $913,855
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $913,855 | $791,942 | $775,397 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $766,506 | $762,012 | $583,847 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,100,253 | $846,933 | $617,334 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,045,361 | $909,410 | $276,729 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4714123).
Questions about BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA
- What is the EIN of BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA is 20-4714123.
- Is BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Angie Chandler.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,873 (Angie Chandler, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BLUE RIDGE NATIONAL HERTITAGE AREA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $913,855, expenses of $791,942 and total assets of $775,397 at year end.
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