BLUE RIDGE CENTER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GERARD ALEXANDER

Phone

4342183573

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

BLUE RIDGE CENTER, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $621K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $100K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO EXPAND INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY FOR UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA STUDENTS. TO HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED BY PROMOTING FOUR CORE VALUES: VIEWPOINT DIVERSITY, OPEN DISCOURSE, INTELLECTUAL HUMILITY AND EMPATHETIC ENGAGEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $245,125

IN 2025, BRC EXPANDED ITS PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE. THIS INCLUDED DOZENS OF PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND DEBATES, AND CONDUCTED OVER A DOZEN READING GROUPS. BRC HAS A...

IN 2025, BRC EXPANDED ITS PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE. THIS INCLUDED DOZENS OF PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND DEBATES, AND CONDUCTED OVER A DOZEN READING GROUPS. BRC HAS A PROGRAM OF STUDENT FELLOWS WHO PLAY LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE CENTER'S PROGRAMS.

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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 $610,636

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $9,897

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $620,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,036

Salaries & Benefits $205,281

Fundraising Expenses $45,766

Program Expenses $245,125

Other Expenses $313,669

TOTAL EXPENSES $520,986

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$620,533	$515,957	+0.2%
Expenses	$520,986	$397,556	+0.3%
Net Income	$99,547	$118,401	-0.2%

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

N/A

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

$64,990

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GERARD ALEXANDER	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES CEASER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN OWEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE MERRICK	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$64,990	$0	$64,990

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
2025	$620,533	$520,986	$404,071	$99,547
2023	$515,957	$397,556	$430,066	$118,401
2022	$421,742	$113,162	$308,580	$308,580