Cultures Edge
Cultures Edge is a non-profit charitable corporation dedicated to support, demonstrate and catalyze the development of healthy, sustainable and regenerative culture.
Cultures Edge at a glance
In short: Cultures Edge gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,268
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $16,268
- Median grant
- $16,268
- Total assets
- $275,306
- +10.2% 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 Cultures Edge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Earthaven Homeowners Association ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $16K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthaven Homeowners Association Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Helene Recovery | $16,268 |
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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 | $275,306 | $338,187 | $323,583 | $16,268 | 1 | $4,301 |
| 2024 | $249,838 | $403,022 | $254,139 | — | — | $1,636 |
| 2023 | $117,840 | $211,391 | $182,152 | — | — | $399 |
| 2022 | $83,511 | $209,458 | $229,875 | $5,053 | Total only | $341 |
| 2021 | $107,298 | $206,882 | $157,156 | — | — | $64 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Cultures Edge
Based on IRS filings
Cultures Edge is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Black Mountain, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $275K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cultures Edge is led by Garrell Bevirt, Chairperson since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Garrell Bevirt
Chairperson
Member → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Lescher
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $8K (2025)
Deborah Lienhart
Secretary
Secretrary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$22K (2023) → $32K (2025)
Gregory A. Clark
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Paul Caron
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Broadhead
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Berman
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Ruark
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Arjuna Da Silva (2021) — Member
- Former: Courtney Brook Allen (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Debbie Lienhart (2021) — Chairperson
- Former: Mana McLeod (2021) — Member
- Former: Sam Ruark-Eastes (2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $32K, to Deborah Lienhart (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cultures Edge
How much does Cultures Edge give each year?
Cultures Edge gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Cultures Edge?
Cultures Edge reported $275K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $338K.
What is Cultures Edge?
Cultures Edge is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Black Mountain, NC. It holds $275K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cultures Edge operate?
Cultures Edge has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Cultures Edge's EIN?
Cultures Edge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1981809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 28, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
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