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Arts, Culture, Humanities : Libraries, Historical Societies and Landmark Preservation
Board Leadership
Doug Gray
Chairman
CEO
Karen Binder
Executive Director
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Since assuming stewardship responsibility for Blithewold in 1999, Blithewold, Inc. has concentrated on rebuilding a broad base of support for the property in the community and amongst horticultural enthusiasts to preserve New England's finest garden estate through excellence in horticulture and historic preservation, and by our example to teach and inspire others. Blithewold, a 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay, is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place era. The property features a 45-room mansion filled with family heirlooms framed by a series of lovely gardens that range in character from mysterious to exotic and from poetic to practical. An exceptional collection of rare and unusual plants, specimen trees, an accessible greenhouse, and whimsical stonework project a character that is romantic, fresh and inspiring – and unique to Blithewold.
Since assuming stewardship responsibility for Blithewold in 1999, Blithewold, Inc. has concentrated on rebuilding a broad base of support for the property in the community and amongst horticultural enthusiasts to preserve New England's finest garden estate through excellence in horticulture and historic preservation, and by our example to teach and inspire others. Blithewold, a 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay, is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place era. The property features a 45-room mansion filled with family heirlooms framed by a series of lovely gardens that range in character from mysterious to exotic and from poetic to practical. An exceptional collection of rare and unusual plants, specimen trees, an accessible greenhouse, and whimsical stonework project a character that is romantic, fresh and inspiring – and unique to Blithewold.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
75.2% | |
Administrative Expenses | 17.7% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 7.0% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.22 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 5.11 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 10.5% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 4.4% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Blithewold (RI) | 89.34 | |
World Monuments Fund (NY) | 85.92 | |
Thomas Jefferson Foundation (VA) | 91.32 | |
Montpelier Foundation (VA) | 86.75 | |
Morven Museum & Garden (NJ) | 92.04 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $145,206 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $102,956 |
Fundraising Events | $201,486 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $449,648 |
Program Service Revenue | $1,011,859 |
Total Primary Revenue | $1,461,507 |
Other Revenue | $556,474 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $2,017,981 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $1,304,433 |
Administrative Expenses | $286,974 |
Fundraising Expenses | $103,045 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $1,694,452 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $323,529 |
Net Assets | $10,304,272 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Member and Visitor Services | $703,805 | 53.9% |
Preservation | $550,631 | 42.2% |
Education | $49,997 | 3.8% |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 05-0503407 |
Name in IRS Master File | BLITHEWOLD INC |
NTEE Code | A80 |
NTEE Classification | Historical Societies, Related Historical Activities |
NTEE Type | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Classification | Educational Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | January, 2000 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | February |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$114,728 | 6.77% | Karen Binder | Executive Director |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Blithewold (RI) | 89.34 | |
Fort Ticonderoga Association (NY) | 94.39 | |
Preservation Virginia (VA) | 86.84 | |
Historic Columbia (SC) | 88.05 | |
American Battlefield Trust (DC) | 96.94 |
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Blithewold
101 Ferry Road
Bristol,
RI 02809
tel: (401) 253-2707
fax: (401) 253-0412
EIN: 05-0503407
Doug Gray
Chairman
Karen Binder
Executive Director
Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452