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Nonprofit · EIN 82-3252957

BLUE RIDGE FENCING CENTER

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22902

Financials

$114K$118K2023$129K$128K2024$124K$119K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLUE RIDGE FENCING CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$123,858$119,065$4,793$47,523$0$47,523
December 31, 2024990-EZ$129,324$128,244$1,080$42,720$0$42,720
December 31, 2023990-EZ$114,292$118,067-$3,775$42,294$0$42,294
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,207
Program service revenue
$113,925
Investment income
$454
Net income from sales of inventory
$272
Other revenue
$1,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$19,705
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$44,135
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,911
Occupancy
$64,175
Printing, publications and postage
$62
Other expenses
$8,782
Program services (functional)
$85,456

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$42,720
Total assets, end of year
$47,523
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$47,523
Cash, savings and investments
$42,823
Gross receipts
$124,118

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jennifer PooleExecutive director, ex officio member, Board of Directors11$19,705
Steven ShipmanPresident, Board of Directors1$0
Nicholas CadyTreasurer, Board of Directors1$0
Warren CragheadSecretary, Board of Directors1$0
Kelly ThompsonMember, Board of Directors1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jennifer PooleExecutive director, ex officio member, Board of Directors11$19,735
Warren CragheadPresident, Board of Directors8$0
Ian McCready-FloraTreasurer, Board of Directors3$0
Steven ShipmanSecretary, Board of Directors2$0
Heather D'arcyMember, Board of Directors2$0
Shannan LovelaceMember, Board of Directors2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nathaniel SidesExecutive Director ex officio member - Board of Directors30$29,500
Jennifer ShanksPresident - Board of Directors8$0
Warren CragheadTreasurer - Board of Directors3$0
Laura SheaSecretary - Board of Directors2$0
Jennifer PooleMember - Board of Directors Marketing Fundraising3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1326 E HIGH ST, CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22902-4965
In care of
% KATHLEEN PRATT
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO BOX 2931, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22902
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
JENNIFER SHANKS, 103 ALMERE AVENUE, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22902
Signed the 990-EZ
Jennifer Poole, Executive Director
Phone
(434) 953-0056
Return prepared by
Factotum Business Services LLC

Mission

To promote fencing and to provide high-quality instruction in the modern sport of Olympic-style fencing for those in the Charlottesville, Virginia area and its surrounding communities.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Taught twelve weekly classes to an estimated forty children and twelve adults. Ran two week-long summer camps for a total of 18 campers. Provided three open fencing sessions each week, with an average attendance at each session of seven participants.
    Expenses $85,456

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
82-3252957
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$47,523
Income (IRS master file)
$124,118

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$123,858$119,065$47,523XML
990-EZDecember 2024$129,324$128,244$42,720XML
990-EZDecember 2023$114,292$118,067$42,294XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: JENNIFER SHANKS
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: JENNIFER SHANKS
December 31, 2019≤ $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 82-3252957).

Questions about BLUE RIDGE FENCING CENTER

What is the EIN of BLUE RIDGE FENCING CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE RIDGE FENCING CENTER is 82-3252957.
Is BLUE RIDGE FENCING CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to BLUE RIDGE FENCING CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLUE RIDGE FENCING CENTER 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 FENCING CENTER 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 FENCING CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLUE RIDGE FENCING CENTER?
The 990-N for 2020 names JENNIFER SHANKS.
Who are the officers and directors of BLUE RIDGE FENCING CENTER?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,705 (Jennifer Poole, Executive director, ex officio member, Board of Directors).
How much revenue does BLUE RIDGE FENCING CENTER have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $123,858, expenses of $119,065 and total assets of $47,523 at year end.

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