Nonprofit · EIN 88-2607882
BLUE RIDGE GUIDE ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · BRISTOL, TN 37620
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $26,678 | $58,517 | -$31,839 | $20,959 | $0 | $20,959 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $37,508 | $9,910 | $27,598 | $30,289 | $0 | $30,289 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,274
- Membership dues
- $4,789
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $18,404
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $747
- Accounting fees
- $412
- Program services (functional)
- $58,517
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $52,798
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,959
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,959
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,959
- Gross receipts
- $26,678
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALEN KIPAR | CO-PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CLINT WADDELL | CO-PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT MANESS | VICEPRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT CHAMPION | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BROWNIE LILES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JASON MCREYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JON HOOPER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SMITH | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Hooper | Pres | 5 | $0 |
| Matt Maness | VP | 5 | $0 |
| Matt Champion | Dir | 5 | $0 |
| Brownie Liles | Dir | 5 | $0 |
| Max Beck | Sec | 5 | $0 |
| Jimmy Cheers | Dir | 5 | $0 |
| Jason McReynolds | Dir | 5 | $0 |
| Galen Kipar | Dir | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1509 BULLOCK HOLLOW RD, BRISTOL, TN 37620-1121
- In care of
- % JON HOOPER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1509 Bullock Hollow Rd, Bristol TN 37620
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MATTHEW SMITH, 1509 BULLOCK HOLLOW RD, BRISTOL, TN 37620
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Jonathan Hooper, 231 Lindas Way, Bristol TN 37620
- Signed the 990
- MATTHEW SMITH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (423) 747-7366
- Return prepared by
- Collette Woodruff PC
Mission
PRESERVATION OF THE SOUTH HOLSTON RIVER TAIL WATERS
Program accomplishments
- PERESERVING SOUTH HOLSTON RIVER TAIL WATERS HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF FOR AREA GUIDESExpenses $58,517 · grants $50,000 · revenue $26,678
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2607882
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,959
- Income (IRS master file)
- $26,678
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Jonathan Hooper | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about BLUE RIDGE GUIDE ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of BLUE RIDGE GUIDE ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE RIDGE GUIDE ASSOCIATION is 88-2607882.
- Is BLUE RIDGE GUIDE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BLUE RIDGE GUIDE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE RIDGE GUIDE ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of BLUE RIDGE GUIDE ASSOCIATION 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 GUIDE ASSOCIATION 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 GUIDE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MATTHEW SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE RIDGE GUIDE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLUE RIDGE GUIDE ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $26,678, expenses of $58,517 and total assets of $20,959 at year end.
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