Nonprofit · EIN 26-4272258
BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $357,489 | $416,091 | -$58,602 | $194,080 | $108,726 | $85,354 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $246,866 | $260,158 | -$13,292 | $145,685 | $1,729 | $143,956 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $315,046
- of which government grants
- $48,607
- Program service revenue
- $39,786
- Investment income
- $333
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,213
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$3,889
- Other revenue
- $2,324
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $43,341
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,211
- Other salaries and wages
- $66,656
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $183,278
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,555
- Occupancy
- $12,645
- Travel
- $13,310
- Program services (functional)
- $313,296
- Management and general (functional)
- $82,633
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,162
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $145,685
- Total assets, end of year
- $194,080
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $108,726
- Net assets, end of year
- $85,354
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,585
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $85,354
- Gross receipts
- $391,193
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 2009
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Upham | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $73,011 | $22,200 |
| David Perry | President (January - May) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Josie Glamoure | President (May - December) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Neomi Negron | Vice-President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Glass | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorian Volpe | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Compton | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Robinson | Member (January - May) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rohini Townsend | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bo Hess | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KP Whaley | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Wray | Member (January - May) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Keller | Member (January - June) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Post | Member (January - June) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Travis Rountree | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Upham | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $42,500 | $8,034 |
| Butch Thompson | President - through June 2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $6,000 | $0 |
| Amanda Wray | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $4,000 | $0 |
| David Perry | President - July through December Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Travis Rountree | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Kass-Green | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KP Whaley | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Rice | Member - through June 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lexie Brindle | Member - through September 2023 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1330 PATTON AVE STE A, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-2600
- In care of
- % AMY UPHAM
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO Box 2044, Asheville NC 28802
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Andrea Glass, 1330 Patton Ave Suite A, Asheville, NC 28806
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Drew Walls, PO Box 2044, Asheville NC 28802
- Signed the 990
- Andrea Glass, Treasurer
- Phone
- (828) 820-3993
- Website
- www.blueridgepride.com
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
To foster an informed, engaged and supportive LGBTQIA2S+ community through intersectional belonging, equity, liberation, and joy work under our 4 pillars: advocate, celebrate, educate, and serve.
Program accomplishments
- Festival: Blue Ridge Pride celebrates pride through an annual festival bringing together participants, performers, and vendors. This one-day celebration is open to all individuals and free to the public. Performers and market vendors filled the event area while volunteers gave their time to assist in various tasks. Our festival held in 2024 was the most-attended festival in Asheville during the year.Expenses $313,296 · grants $43,341 · revenue $37,786
- Helene Recovery: In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Blue Ridge Pride served our community by soliciting grant and donations for emergency relief needs. We used these funds to provide grant distributions to individuals to assist with urgent needs such as food and housing during the recovery period.
- Pride 5K: We held our first 5K during 2024 as an event to celebrate individuals and advocate for our community members. Over 200 people participated as runners, while a dozen additional served as volunteers.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-4272258
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P88)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $194,080
- Income (IRS master file)
- $391,193
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $357,489 | $416,091 | $194,080 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $246,866 | $260,158 | $145,685 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $202,671 | $125,373 | $145,080 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Drew Walls | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 26-4272258).
Questions about BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER INC is 26-4272258.
- Is BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER INC 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 PRIDE CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Andrea Glass.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,011 (Amy Upham, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $357,489, expenses of $416,091 and total assets of $194,080 at year end.
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