BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION (EIN 311512730) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CAROLYN WARD

Phone

8663082773

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.8M left a modest 13% surplus.

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,742,304

Program Service Revenue $406,298

Investment Income $314,950

Other Revenue $-16,603

TOTAL REVENUE $4,446,949

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $916,053

Salaries & Benefits $1,719,594

Fundraising Expenses $371,035

Program Expenses $3,050,119

Other Expenses $1,212,569

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,848,216

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,446,949	$3,324,137	+0.3%
Expenses	$3,848,216	$3,198,507	+0.2%
Net Income	$598,733	$125,630	+3.8%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

137

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$182,905

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CAROLYN WARD	CEO	40.00	Officer	$165,387	$17,518	$182,905
JULIA MOORE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM BARBER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERTS BASS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB LASSITER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOMMY CABE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID HUFF	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TANYA PENDER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEANNA BALLARD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES HAUSER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARSHA HERSHMAN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY MALONEY	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB STOUT	IMMEDIATE PA	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WHITNEY BROWN	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG ANDECK	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM JOHNSON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN MCFADYEN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$4,446,949	$3,848,216	$7,604,983	$598,733
2023	$3,324,137	$3,198,507	$7,122,212	$125,630
2022	$3,148,231	$2,129,050	$6,777,421	$1,019,181
2021	$2,573,105	$1,959,403	$6,030,068	$613,702
2020	$2,828,314	$2,465,449	$5,299,669	$362,865
2019	$2,109,764	$2,417,688	$4,999,698	$-307,924
2018	$2,278,651	$1,826,708	$5,066,401	$451,943

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