Nonprofit · EIN 54-1268275
FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM
Also known as AND OLAND E WHITE ARBORETUM INC
Tax-exempt · BOYCE, VA 22620
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $286,424 | $222,041 | $64,383 | $1,411,319 | $10,166 | $1,401,153 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $326,397 | $284,575 | $41,822 | $1,245,809 | $8,361 | $1,237,448 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $297,251 | $327,266 | -$30,015 | $1,166,807 | $11,050 | $1,155,757 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $207,188
- Membership dues
- $33,145
- Program service revenue
- $9,496
- Investment income
- $2,050
- Net income from fundraising events
- $67,690
- Other revenue
- $67,690
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,290
- Program services (functional)
- $193,983
- Management and general (functional)
- $24,778
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,280
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,245,809
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,411,319
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,166
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,401,153
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $61,588
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,339,565
- Gross receipts
- $316,366
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 197
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- VA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE MARIE CHIRIELEISON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG. SEPT 2024) Officer | 40 | $24,388 |
| NANCY TAKAHASHI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY OLIEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES ELLISON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN GROOVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NATE ADAMS III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALDINE CARROLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER COURTENAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOM FLORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD MATLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX NEWHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DON OWEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENNETT SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON TEETOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOLLY DE GIVE | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE SEARLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTINE SCHAFFFNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH JULY 2024) Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN CARDILLO | PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $76,192 |
| NANCY TAKAHASHI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY OLIEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES ELLISON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN GROOVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLLY DE GIVE | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN COGAR ABRAMSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE ADAMS III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE CARROLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE CARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER COURTENAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JJ DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN FAROUKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOM FLORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| M TYSON GILPIN JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELIE HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN HESSBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD MATLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX NEWHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON OWEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BENNETT SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON TEETOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELSIE WILSON THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEATRICE VON GONTARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTINE SCHAFFFNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN C CARDILLO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $72,286 |
| STEPHEN BAUSERMAN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPHINE DE GIVE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY TAKAHASHI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES ELLISON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELIE HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA ETTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOM FLORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER COURTENAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TYSON GILPIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN HESSBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELSIE WILSON THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX NEWHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY OLIEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEATRICE VON GONTARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON TEETOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN FAROUKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN GROOVER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALDINE CARROLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JJ DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 BLANDY FARM LN, BOYCE, VA 22620-2117
- In care of
- % FOUNDATION OF THE STATE ARBORETUM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NANCY TAKAHASHI, 400 BLANDY FARM LANE, BOYCE, VA 226202117
- Signed the 990
- NANCY TAKAHASHI, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (540) 837-1758
- Return prepared by
- YOUNT HYDE & BARBOUR PC
Mission
THE FOUNDATION OF THE STATE ARBORETUM'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT BLANDY'S RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS, SUSTAIN THE ARBORETUM'S COLLECTIONS, AND ENHANCE BLANDY'S VALUE AS AN INSTITUTION THAT SERVES THE PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- A PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE FOUNDATION OF THE STATE ARBORETUM (THE FOUNDATION) IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ARBORETUM AND ITS COLLECTIONS. THE FOUNDATION HOSTS A VARIETY OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS, ALL GEARED TOWARD ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, SUCH AS ARBORETUM TOURS, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITS. THE FOUNDATION DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTES FUNDS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM IN ORDER TO SUPPORT SEVERAL STAFF POSITIONS, PROVIDE STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS AND OFFSET ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS GARDEN FAIR, A PLANT AND GARDEN SUPPLY SALE THAT IS THE ARBORETUM'S LARGEST FUNDRAISER. OTHER EVENTS INCLUDE NATURE NURTURES IN THE FALL AND HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS IN DECEMBER.Expenses $193,983 · revenue $9,496
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1268275
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C114)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,411,319
- Income (IRS master file)
- $316,366
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $286,424 | $222,041 | $1,411,319 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $326,397 | $284,575 | $1,245,809 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $297,251 | $327,266 | $1,166,807 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 54-1268275).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM is 54-1268275.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NANCY TAKAHASHI.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,388 (ANNE MARIE CHIRIELEISON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG. SEPT 2024)).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAS BLANDY EXPERIMENTAL FARM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $286,424, expenses of $222,041 and total assets of $1,411,319 at year end.
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