Blue Ridge Guide Association

EIN: 882607882 501(c)(3) Environment

Bristol, TN

Total Revenue
$26,678
Total Expenses
$58,517
Total Assets
$20,959
Net Assets
$20,959
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
MATTHEW SMITH
Phone
4237477366
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Blue Ridge Guide Association, founded in 2022, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $27K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $59K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 119% operating deficit.

Mission

PRESERVATION OF THE SOUTH HOLSTON RIVER TAIL WATERS

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,274
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $18,404
TOTAL REVENUE $26,678

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $58,517
Other Expenses $8,517
TOTAL EXPENSES $58,517

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $26,678 N/A N/A
Expenses $58,517 N/A N/A
Net Income $-31,839 N/A N/A
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

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
5
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GALEN KIPAR CO-PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CLINT WADDELL CO-PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MATT MANESS VICEPRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MATT CHAMPION SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BROWNIE LILES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
$0 $0 $0
JASON MCREYNOLDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
$0 $0 $0
JON HOOPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW SMITH TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$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
2025 $26,678 $58,517 $20,959 $-31,839
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