Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc
To promote equality, safety, and quality of life for western North Carolinas LGBTQ and allied communities, working as a united community through advocacy, celebration, education and service.
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Owing to COVID, we were forced to cancel our 2021 blue ridge pride festival, pageant, and procession. Our priorities are safety and inclusion. We did not feel that we could safely hold a festival that was inclusive of our entire community. The cancellation reduced both funds in and expenses for the year. Owing to the generosity of many sponsors, the loss of the festival did not substantially impact our flow of funds. We launched a series of virtual events for our senior community, many of whom have been isolated by COVID. We launched and scaled several programs that seek to serve the entire wnc region. 1. Virtual lgbtq+ center: we launched a pride portal that includes a community calendar, community …
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Mission
To promote equality, safety, and quality of life for western North Carolinas LGBTQ and allied communities, working as a united community through advocacy, celebration, education and service.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBlue Ridge Pride Center Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Asheville, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 264272258. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $357K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264272258. 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.
Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 75% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc is located in Asheville, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc has $357K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc is classified as a Human Services 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 $357K in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Blue Ridge Pride Center 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Owing to COVID, we were forced to cancel our 2021 blue ridge pride festival, pageant, and procession. Our priorities are safety and inclusion. We did not feel that we could safely hold a festival that was inclusive of our entire community. The cancellation reduced both funds in and expenses for the year. Owing to the generosity of many sponsors, the loss of the festival did not substantially impact our flow of funds. We launched a series of virtual events for our senior community, many of whom have been isolated by COVID. We launched and scaled several programs that seek to serve the entire wnc region. 1. Virtual lgbtq+ center: we... Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $357K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264272258, 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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BLUE RIDGE PRIDE CENTER 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
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Officers & trustees (17)
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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 - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 45 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc
- What is Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc?
- Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Asheville, United States. Owing to COVID, we were forced to cancel our 2021 blue ridge pride festival, pageant, and procession. Our priorities are safety and inclusion. We did not feel that we could safely hold a festival that was inclusive of our entire community. The cancellation reduced both funds in and expenses for the year. Owing to the generosity of many sponsors, the loss of the festival did not substantially impact our flow of funds. We launched a series of virtual events for our senior community, many of whom have been isolated by COVID. We launched and scaled several programs that seek to serve the entire wnc region. 1. Virtual lgbtq+ center: we launched a pride portal that includes a community calendar, community news, and directories of welcoming businesses, churches, services, and groups. 2. Business alliance initiative: we launched an initiative which seeks to engage wnc businesses and our community in supporting one another. We also inked an agreement to serve as the regional representative for the carolinas lgbt+ chamber of commerce. 3. Oral history: we captured, coded, and published over 75 oral history interviews of people in the wnc lgbtq+ community. 4. Advocacy: we supported the successful passage of local non-discrimination ordinances in asheville and buncombe county. 5. Generation plus: we launched our gen+ program, which seeks to serve the lgbtq+ over 55 community in wnc and to leverage the power of its members. Owing to COVID, we focused on launching 3 virtual event series. 6. Community partner fund: we granted over 5,000 to local organizations and projects that support the wnc lgbtq+ community.
- When was Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc founded?
- Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc?
- Andrea Owenby serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc located?
- Headquartered in Asheville, NC, United States.
- What is Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc trustworthy?
- Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Pride Center Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 264272258.
- What is Blue Ridge Pride Center Inc's website?
- http://www.blueridgepride.org