Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc
Kiwanis foundation of blue ridge is a civic organization focused on fundraising and involvement in programs specifically benefitting children in the Fannin county Georgia and the surrounding area.
Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc gave $11K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,679
- -54.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,679
- -54.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,679
- Total assets
- $250,616
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA Camp ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $24K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Camp Ocoee, TN | Tuition for Children | $10,679 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250,616 | $119,314 | $65,059 | $10,679 | 1 | $878 |
| 2023 | $200,349 | $179,914 | $110,657 | $23,530 | 1 | $570 |
| 2022 | $145,542 | $115,692 | $69,771 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $86,180 | $129,703 | $65,371 | — | — | — |
About Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Blue Ridge, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $251K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $878.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc is led by Bill Echelberger, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bill Echelberger
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Pfingsten
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lucy D'amico (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Foegelle (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Carol Ross (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc
How much does Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc give each year?
Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc gave $11K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
How large is Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc?
Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc reported $251K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $119K.
Where does Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc operate?
Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, Tennessee.
What is Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Blue Ridge Kiwanis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2650183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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