Nonprofit · EIN 58-1854404
FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC
Tax-exempt · ROANOKE, VA 24018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $597,602 | $414,219 | $183,383 | $415,710 | $1,985 | $413,725 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $408,156 | $427,396 | -$19,240 | $231,127 | $1,992 | $229,135 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $151,156 | $360,289 | -$209,133 | $249,388 | $4,246 | $245,142 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $369,033 | $389,374 | -$20,341 | $460,806 | $6,531 | $454,275 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $586,001
- of which government grants
- $3,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $11,601
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $130,074
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $149,942
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,400
- Occupancy
- $21,409
- Travel
- $4,435
- Program services (functional)
- $334,902
- Management and general (functional)
- $50,769
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,548
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $231,127
- Total assets, end of year
- $415,710
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,985
- Net assets, end of year
- $413,725
- Publicly traded securities
- $118,088
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $413,725
- Gross receipts
- $597,602
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 861
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY DUERK | ASST TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN M DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDI SCHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUCIEN CAPONE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| J WILLIAM INGE IV | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS DILLION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE SPEAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARRIE SPECK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARY SIMMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM CALLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY DUERK | ASST TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN M DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDI SCHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUCIEN CAPONE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| J WILLIAM INGE IV | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS DILLION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE SPEAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARRIE SPECK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARY SIMMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM CALLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDI SCHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY DUERK | ASST TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN M DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM CALLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUCIEN CAPONE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| J WILLIAM INGE IV | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS DILLION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE SPEAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARRIE SPECK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARY SIMMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDI SCHULTZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GARY DUERK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN M DAVIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD ED GROVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SKIP CAPONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY INGE | ASST TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TOM DILLION | ASST SECRETA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE SPEAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE PORTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN FRYE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATE GLASS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARY SIMMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 20986, ROANOKE, VA 24018-0099
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- J WILLIAM INGE IV, PO BOX 20986, ROANOKE, VA 24018
- Signed the 990
- J WILLIAM INGE IV, TREASURER
- Phone
- (540) 772-2992
- Website
- WWW.BLUERIDGEFRIENDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSON & REED LLP
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY HELPS MAKE BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITIES BETTER BY PRESERVING AND CELEBRATING THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL DISTINCTIVENESS OF THE BLUE RIDGE REGION IN VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS WORKING TO MAKE BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITIES EVEN BETTER.
Program accomplishments
- BLUE RIDGE ENRICHMENT TO HONOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO MAKE BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITIES BETTER. FRIENDS SUPPORTED THE BUNCOMBE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT WITH REPLACING PARK AMENITY ITEMS SUCH AS TABLES AND TRASH CANS WHICH WERE LOST IN HURRICANE HELENE, CONTRIBUTED FUNDS FOR THE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE BLUE RIDGE MUSEUM, INSTALLED 14 BIKE RACKS IN COMMUNITIES, HELD ANOTHER BLUE RIDGE JAMBOREE CELEBRATING THE MUSIC HERITAGE OF THE REGION, AND SUPPORTED THE INSTALLATION OF A WILDFLOWER GARDEN AT WHARTON GARDENS IN BEDFORD.Expenses $334,902
- VOLUNTEERS & COMMUNITY CHAPTERS OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BACKBONE OF FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 1,719 HOURS FROM JULY 2025 TO JUNE 2026 TO THEIR LOCAL BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITIES. FRIENDS VOLUNTEERS PLANTED COMMUNITY GARDENS, HELPED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO HISTORICAL SITES, CLEANED COMMUNITY PARKS, ASSISTED AT NUMEROUS LOCAL EVENTS, AND HOSTED CONCERTS CELEBRATING BLUE RIDGE MUSIC.
- FUTURE STEWARDS FRIENDS FUTURE STEWARDS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO SPEND MORE TIME IN NATURE TO FACILITATE AN APPRECIATION FOR THE OUTDOORS AND ENCOURAGES STEWARDSHIP OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. FRIENDS CHAPTERS HOST ALTERNATIVE BREAK PROGRAMS WITH VARIOUS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE FALL AND SPRING. FRIENDS CHAPTERS ALSO HOST SUMMER DAY CAMP EXPERIENCES AND HOST HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE WORKDAYS. FRIENDS ALSO OFFERS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ASSIST GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM THE BLUE RIDGE AREA OF VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA AS THEY PURSUE DEGREES IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES. THIRTY-THREE SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN MAY 2026.
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1854404
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $415,710
- Income (IRS master file)
- $597,602
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $597,602 | $414,219 | $415,710 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $408,156 | $427,396 | $231,127 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $151,156 | $360,289 | $249,388 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $369,033 | $389,374 | $460,806 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $368,827 | $352,773 | $499,895 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 58-1854404).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC is 58-1854404.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC 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 BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names J WILLIAM INGE IV.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $597,602, expenses of $414,219 and total assets of $415,710 at year end.
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