Nonprofit · EIN 31-1512730
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,473,623 | $4,322,130 | $1,151,493 | $8,872,962 | $198,632 | $8,674,330 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,446,949 | $3,848,216 | $598,733 | $7,604,983 | $124,632 | $7,480,351 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,324,137 | $3,198,507 | $125,630 | $7,122,212 | $221,999 | $6,900,213 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,945,914
- of which government grants
- $962,007
- Program service revenue
- $434,608
- Investment income
- $201,005
- Royalties
- $577
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$305
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$108,481
- Other revenue
- -$107,904
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $609,322
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $190,653
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,417,365
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,975,432
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $888
- Accounting fees
- $25,309
- Occupancy
- $42,170
- Travel
- $100,080
- Depreciation
- $42,744
- Program services (functional)
- $3,308,777
- Management and general (functional)
- $560,881
- Fundraising (functional)
- $452,472
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,604,983
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,872,962
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $198,632
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,674,330
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $164,466
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,729,801
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,825,338
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,848,992
- Gross receipts
- $5,621,318
- Employees
- 59
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN WARD | CEO Officer | 40 | $172,070 | $18,583 |
| DEANNA BALLARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BARBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY CABE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HAUSER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA HERSHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HUFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRONWYN LANCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB LASSITER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MALONEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN MCFADYEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY BROWN | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG ANDECK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTS BASS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES HOUCHINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN WARD | CEO Officer | 40 | $165,387 | $17,518 |
| JULIA MOORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BARBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTS BASS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB LASSITER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY CABE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HUFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA PENDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNA BALLARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HAUSER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA HERSHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY MALONEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB STOUT | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY BROWN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG ANDECK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN MCFADYEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN WARD | CEO Officer | 40 | $160,964 | $16,276 |
| GREG ANDECK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM BARBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTS BASS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOMMY CABE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HUFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN MCFADYEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA PENDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNA BALLARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HAUSER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA HERSHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY MALONEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB STOUT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY BROWN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB LASSITER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MOORE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 717 S MARSHALL ST STE 105B, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101-5865
- In care of
- % HOUCK M MEDFORD DDS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CAROLYN WARD, 717 S MARSHALL ST SUITE 105B, WINSTONSALEM, NC 27101
- Signed the 990
- CAROLYN WARD, CEO
- Phone
- (866) 308-2773
- Website
- WWW.BRPFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BUTLER BURKE LLP
Mission
THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION IS THE FUNDRAISING PARTNER, 501(C)(3), FOR THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES ALONG THE 469-MILE ROUTE, INCLUDING HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION, NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, VISITOR AMENITIES, AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
Program accomplishments
- THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION IS THE FUNDRAISING PARTNER FOR THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, THE COUNTRY'S MOST VISITED NATIONAL PARK UNIT. THE NONPROFIT ADDRESSES UNMET PARK NEEDS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS ALONG THE 469-MILE ROUTE, INCLUDING HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION, NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, VISITOR AMENITIES, AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION INCLUDES ENGAGING A NEW GENERATION OF STEWARDS IN THE PROTECTION OF THE NATIONAL PARK AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC LANDS.Expenses $755,275 · grants $609,322 · revenue $434,608
- A SIGNATURE PROGRAM OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION, KIDS IN PARKS ENGAGES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER LIFELONG WELLNESS THROUGH MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS TO NATURE. THE PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH THE INSTALLATION OF TRACK TRAILS. AT EACH TRACK TRAIL, FAMILIES UTILIZE SELF-GUIDED MATERIALS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THEIR HIKING, BIKING, PADDLING, FISHING, AND DISC GOLF ADVENTURES. CHILDREN WHO COMPLETE TRACK TRAILS CAN REGISTER THEIR OUTINGS ONLINE AND RECEIVE FREE PRIZES CREATED TO MAKE THEIR NEXT ADVENTURE MORE FUN AND REWARDING. TRACK TRAILS ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE WHILE INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEWARDS TO CARE FOR PUBLIC LANDS, INCLUDING THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY.Expenses $666,887
- THE BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER PRESERVES, INTERPRETS, AND PRESENTS THE EVOLVING MUSICAL TRADITIONS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS, HIGHLIGHTING THE INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC ON MANY GENRES OF MUSIC. THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR AN ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, FREE MILEPOST MUSIC CONCERTS IN THE NATIONAL PARK, PROGRAMMING AND EVENT STAFF, AND REPAIRS AND ENHANCEMENTS AT THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FACILITY AT MILEPOST 213 NEAR GALAX, VA. ESTABLISHED BY THE U.S. CONGRESS IN 1985, THE SITE INCLUDES AN OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER, AN INDOOR THEATER, A VISITOR/INTERPRETIVE CENTER HOUSING THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC MUSEUM, AND TWO HIKING TRAILS.Expenses $471,184
- IN 1949, THE BLUFFS RESTAURANT BECAME THE FIRST DINING ESTABLISHMENT TO OPEN ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY. THE FORMER COFFEE SHOP WELCOMED GENERATIONS OF DINERS BEFORE CLOSING IN 2010. IN 2020, THE STONE AND TIMBER BUILDING UNDERWENT EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS THROUGH FUNDING SECURED BY THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION. TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE BLUFFS RESTAURANT, THE FOUNDATION ENTERED INTO A HISTORIC LEASE FOR THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FACILITY. AS PART OF THAT AGREEMENT, THE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDING. THE NONPROFIT HAS EXPANDED ITS ROLE BY OPERATING THE RESTAURANT AND OFFERING EDUCATIONAL AND POP-UP EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE HERITAGE FOODWAYS, HIGHLIGHT MOUNTAIN CULTURE, AND BUILD COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. IT IS ONCE AGAIN A MUST-VISIT DESTINATION FOR HOMESTYLE MEALS AND HOSPITALITY IN THE NATIONAL PARK. THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION CREATED THE BLUE RIDGE RISING PROGRAM TO UNITE AND SERVE THE GATEWAY COMMUNITIES OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY BY STRENGTHENING CROSS-JURISDICTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FOSTERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON TRAVEL, TOURISM, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION. COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS IN THE 29 COUNTIES THAT NEIGHBOR THE NATIONAL PARK UNIT IDENTIFIED SIX THEMES FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: MARKETING, VISITOR EXPERIENCE, UNIFIED REGIONAL VOICE, RESOURCE PROTECTION, WORKFORCE EDUCATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING. AFTER MORE THAN A YEAR OF COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS AND PLANNING, FOLLOWED BY THE PRODUCTION OF THE BLUE RIDGE RISING ACTION PLAN, THE PROGRAM IS NOW SHIFTING FROM A PLANNING PROCESS TO PARTNERSHIP-BASED EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT THE 51 STRATEGIES DETAILED IN THE ACTION PLAN.Expenses $1,415,431
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 | 990 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
- 31-1512730
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C113)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,872,962
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,621,318
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,473,623 | $4,322,130 | $8,872,962 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,446,949 | $3,848,216 | $7,604,983 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,324,137 | $3,198,507 | $7,122,212 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,148,231 | $2,129,050 | $6,777,421 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 31-1512730).
Questions about BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION is 31-1512730.
- Is BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION 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 PARKWAY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CAROLYN WARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,070 (CAROLYN WARD, CEO).
- How much revenue does BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,473,623, expenses of $4,322,130 and total assets of $8,872,962 at year end.
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