Basilica Preservation Fund Inc
To preserve, renovate, restore and rehabilitate the properties of the Basilica of St. Lawrence, a historical, nationally significant church at 97 Haywood St Asheville, NC 28801. To receive and maintain money, personal property and real property to use and apply to a tax-exempt organization.
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Basilica Preservation Fund Inc gave $553K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $553K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $553,340
- +381.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $553,340
- +381.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $553,340
- Total assets
- $679,250
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Basilica Preservation Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Basilica of St Lawrence ($553K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2024) to $553K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $553K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basilica of St Lawrence ASheville, NC | Building Rehabilitation and Preservation | $553,340 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $679,250 | $555,870 | $560,619 | $553,340 | 1 | $36,425 |
| 2024 | $644,938 | $322,955 | $125,568 | $115,000 | 1 | $1,033 |
| 2023 | $447,551 | $213,711 | $307,235 | $301,453 | 1 | $434 |
| 2022 | $541,075 | $384,121 | $62,462 | — | — | $426 |
| 2021 | $219,418 | $117,396 | $22,563 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $124,585 | $81,057 | $22,897 | — | — | — |
About Basilica Preservation Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Asheville, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $679K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $553K. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc is led by Mary K Everist, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary K Everist
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Wilson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
6.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricha Diaz
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Gilliam
Vice President
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ashley Gragtmans (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jim Rodgers (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Basilica Preservation Fund Inc
How much does Basilica Preservation Fund Inc give each year?
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc gave $553K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $115K across 1 grant.
How large is Basilica Preservation Fund Inc?
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc reported $679K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $556K.
What is Basilica Preservation Fund Inc?
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Asheville, NC. It holds $679K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Basilica Preservation Fund Inc operate?
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Basilica Preservation Fund Inc's EIN?
Basilica Preservation Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0167706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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