Basilica Preservation Fund Inc
To preserve, renovate, restore and rehabilitate the properties of the basilica of st. Lawrence, a church that was constructed in 1909 that has an address of 97 haywood …
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Mission
To preserve, renovate, restore and rehabilitate the properties of the basilica of st. Lawrence, a church that was constructed in 1909 that has an address of 97 haywood street, asheville, nc 28801. To receive and maintain contributions of money, personal property and real property to use and apply to a tax-exempt organization.
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Basilica Preservation Fund Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 93% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBasilica Preservation Fund Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Asheville, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 800167706. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $323K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 800167706. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc is located in Asheville, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Basilica Preservation Fund Inc has $323K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $323K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Basilica Preservation Fund Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Basilica Preservation Fund Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
To preserve, renovate, restore and rehabilitate property located at 97 haywood street, asheville nc to preserve, renovate, restore and rehabilitate property located at 97 haywood street, asheville, nc Basilica Preservation Fund Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $323K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Basilica Preservation Fund Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Basilica Preservation Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 800167706, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BASILICA PRESERVATION FUND INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Phase one renovations at Basilica of Saint Lawrence set to wrap up in September - WLOS
Answer Man: Basilica's old copper dome could pay for the new one? - The Asheville Citizen Times
Historic North Carolina basilica, famed for elliptical tile dome, earns $750K national grant - Detroit Catholic
North Carolina Basilica Receives $750,000 Preservation Grant From National Park Service - National Catholic Register
After $750k grant, Asheville's Basilica estimates $2 million more to replace copper dome - The Asheville Citizen Times
Asheville's Basilica of St. Lawrence Catholic church - The Asheville Citizen Times
'Help us save this treasure:' $2.1 million raised so far for Basilica St. Lawrence repairs - WLOS
Group looks to raise millions for repairs needed for Asheville landmark basilica - WLOS
Saving the Basilica : Restoration and repairs await Guastavino’s work of art - WNC Magazine
Black Mtn. craftsman restoring basilica's stained glass - The Asheville Citizen Times
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 18 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Basilica Preservation Fund Inc
- What is Basilica Preservation Fund Inc?
- Basilica Preservation Fund Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Asheville, United States. To preserve, renovate, restore and rehabilitate property located at 97 haywood street, asheville nc to preserve, renovate, restore and rehabilitate property located at 97 haywood street, asheville, nc
- When was Basilica Preservation Fund Inc founded?
- Basilica Preservation Fund Inc was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Basilica Preservation Fund Inc?
- Mary Everist serves as President.
- Where is Basilica Preservation Fund Inc located?
- Headquartered in Asheville, NC, United States.
- What is Basilica Preservation Fund Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Basilica Preservation Fund Inc trustworthy?
- Basilica Preservation Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Basilica Preservation Fund Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 800167706.
- What is Basilica Preservation Fund Inc's website?
- http://savethebasilica.org