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Garth Road Preservation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Charlottesville, VA EIN: 81-5011713 Website

To promote the preservation of open space in Albemarle county, to elevate recognition of Virginia steeplechase racing by hosting industry-leading events, and to develop high levels of community engagement which facilitate both philanthropic support of local charities and greater appreciation for equestrian sport.

Key facts about Garth Road Preservation Inc

In short: Garth Road Preservation Inc gave $122K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
81-5011713
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$122,207
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$61,104
Median grant
$61,104
Total assets
$2,142,574
Primary geography
Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

Annual Giving

$122K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$61K

How Garth Road Preservation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 144% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Garth Road Preservation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Garth Road Preservation Inc is a public charity, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $77K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Charlottesville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2019 0 grants2020 1 grant2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $122K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $122K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Camp Holiday Trails: $62KCamp Holiday Trails$62KGreater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity: $60KGreater CharlottesvilleHabitat for Humanity$60K

The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Holiday Trails ($62K). Together the top 2 received $122K.

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Camp Holiday Trails Charlottesville, VAUnrestricted Operating Support$61,801
Greater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity Charlottesville, VAUnrestricted Operating Support$60,406

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2019 2020 2021 2022 2024
Metric202420222021
Total Assets$2,142,574$987,977$666,293
Revenue$2,251,263$1,753,574$944,162
Expenses$1,933,122$1,431,987$672,234
Net Investment Income$76,548$800$-437

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 27, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Garth Road Preservation Inc is led by Kelsey Cox, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kelsey Cox

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $47K (2021) → $76K (2024)

  • John G. Macfarlane III

    President

    Director & President → Director & President of Grp, 2020

    Director & President of Grp → President, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Landon Hilliard

    Director

    Director & Secretary → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Harry Burn

    Treasurer

    Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: Ann Horner (2020) — Director
  • Former: Cynthia Lorenzoni (2020) — Director
  • Former: French Slaughter (2020) — Director
  • Former: Jack Sanford (2020) — Director
  • Former: Kenny Wheeler (2020) — Director
  • Former: Nora Seilheimer (2020) — Director
  • Former: R. Reynolds Cowles (2020) — Director
  • Former: Steve Bowers (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Kelsey Cox — Executive Director: $76KKelsey CoxExecutive Director$76K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $76K, to Kelsey Cox (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about Garth Road Preservation Inc

How much does Garth Road Preservation Inc give each year?

Garth Road Preservation Inc gave $122K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is Garth Road Preservation Inc?

Garth Road Preservation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.

Where does Garth Road Preservation Inc operate?

Garth Road Preservation Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.

What is Garth Road Preservation Inc's EIN?

Garth Road Preservation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5011713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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