Garth Road Preservation Inc
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.
Garth Road Preservation Inc at a glance
In short: Garth Road Preservation Inc gave $122K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- 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)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Garth Road Preservation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Holiday Trails ($62K). Together the top 2 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Garth Road Preservation Inc gives
- Giving grew 144% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $122K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Holiday Trails Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted Operating Support | $61,801 |
| Greater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted Operating Support | $60,406 |
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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 | $2,142,574 | $2,251,263 | $1,933,122 | $122,207 | 2 | $76,548 |
| 2022 | $987,977 | $1,753,574 | $1,431,987 | $101,629 | 2 | $800 |
| 2021 | $666,293 | $944,162 | $672,234 | $50,000 | 1 | $-437 |
| 2020 | $394,594 | $659,168 | $264,916 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $113 | $60,050 | $60,723 | — | — | — |
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.
Focus Areas
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
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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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