Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge is a collective giving organization formed and sustained by a group of women philanthropists who want to make a positive impact on the lives of women and girls in the High Country.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$492K
+28.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$256K
+17.0% YoY
Grant Count
21
+10.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+5.9% YoY
About Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc
Based on IRS filings
Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in BOONE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $492K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $256K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $492,118 | $383,132 | $368,168 |
| Revenue | $598,774 | $408,102 | $400,792 |
| Expenses | $538,667 | $405,975 | $436,504 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,098 | $11,367 | $4,902 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ashe Food Pantry ($15,000), CARE Network ($15,000), Community Care Clinic ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing Rock CARES Blowing Rock, NC | Food Pantry | $14,000 |
| Ashe Food Pantry Jefferson, NC | Operation Backpack | $15,000 |
| Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture Boone, NC | Double up Food Bucks | $10,000 |
| CARE Network Jefferson, NC | Housing | $15,000 |
| Community Care Clinic Boone, NC | Making Smiles/Vision | $15,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children Crossnore, NC | Trauma | $9,000 |
| High Country Caregivers Boone, NC | Kinship | $12,000 |
| Hospitality House Boone, NC | We Can/Emergency Shelter | $15,000 |
| Hunger and Health Coalition Boone, NC | Food is Medicine | $15,000 |
| Mountain Alliance Boone, NC | LIFT | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Mummaw | Chair | 3 | — |
| Amy Page | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Julie Wiggins | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Lindsay Miller | Secretary | 0.75 | — |
| Mary Hutchens | Outreach Comm Chair | 1 | — |
| Allison Schlake | Grants Comm Chair | 0.75 | — |
| Diane Overcash | Bourbon Event Chair | 1 | — |
| Carrie Henderson | POP Event Chair | 1 | — |
| Cathy Barker | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Kathy Boyd | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jackie O Connell | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jan Rienerth | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Annie Tarbutton | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Amy Crabbe | Officer | 20 | $49,125 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc?
Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in BOONE, NC. It holds $492K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc?
As of 2024, Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc holds $492K in total assets with $599K in annual revenue. It awarded 21 grants totaling $256K in 2024.
Where does Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc operate?
Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc has awarded grants in California, North Carolina.
What size grants does Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc award?
In 2024, Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc awarded 21 grants totaling $256K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc's EIN?
Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1346239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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