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Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education

We are a Biblical Seminary, training pastors and lay people for ministry in the church.

Religion Roanoke, VA EIN 821337423 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
88/100 · methodology

About Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education

We offered Biblical classes to over 100 students.

Founded
Headquarters
Roanoke, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

We are a Biblical Seminary, training pastors and lay people for ministry in the church.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 99%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 24.43%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 88
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 37.6% of total expenses ($16,000 of $42,500).

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($42,500)
100% to programs beats the peer average (99%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education is a registered religion nonprofit based in Roanoke, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821337423. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $66K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100. 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 88 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 91/100.

Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education is located in Roanoke, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education has $66K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% 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.

Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education 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 micro organization. It has $66K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. Visit the Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of $66K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821337423, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

KY
Kyle Ferguson
President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Don B•••••••
Director
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Doug H•••
Vice President
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Duncan R•••••
scholar in residence
KY
Kyle F•••••••
President
RO
Roland M••••••
Treasurer
SE
Sean M•••••
Academic Dean
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education This page 88 $65,500 100%
Behind the Scenes 93 $56,843 100%
Episcopal Peace Fellowship 93 $90,128 100%
Sonlight Childrens Foundation Inc 90 $58,680 98%
Roanoke Gospel Outreach Center Inc 90 $76,737 100%
Main Street Prayer Center Inc 90 $77,926 95%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education

What is Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education?
Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Roanoke, United States. We offered Biblical classes to over 100 students.
When was Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education founded?
Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education was founded in 2017.
Who leads Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education?
Kyle Ferguson serves as President.
Where is Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education located?
Headquartered in Roanoke, United States.
What is Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education trustworthy?
Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88 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 Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education's registration number?
IRS EIN: 821337423.
What is Blue Ridge Institute for Theological Education's website?
http://brite-va.org