EIN 54-1258296

The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
City
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Preserves Jefferson's Poplar Forest, educates public, restores buildings, tells stories of free and enslaved people. Offers tours, programs. Located in Forest, VA.
Total revenues
$2,289,501
2022
Total expenses
$2,007,188
2022
Total assets
$19,796,931
2022
Num. employees
29
2022

Program areas at The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest

Investigation and restoration of jefferson-designed buildings at his retreat (1806). Includes costs other than those capitalized
Educational services to The public, including guided tours, hands-on programs for school children, field schools for adults, and public programs
Archaeological investigation of Jefferson's ornamental and plantation landscape

Who funds The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial FoundationGrant Is for Donee's Exempt Purpose$25,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$19,800
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$15,725
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest

NameTitleCompensation
Alyson M RamseyPresident and Chief Executive Officer$126,000
Cole HardenDirector of Finance and Administration$78,280
Renee Rose FlowersDirector of Development
Mary MassieDirector of Programs and Education
Dr. Eric ProebstingDirector of Archaeology and Landscapes
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,664,477
Program services$320,266
Investment income and dividends$40,198
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$42,405
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$120,888
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$69,597
Miscellaneous revenues$31,670
Total revenues$2,289,501

Form 990s for The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-08-18990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122020-09-29990View PDF
2018-122019-10-25990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
April 12, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $13,184 from The Community Foundation
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Jefferson Legacy Foundation
August 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Peer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 419
Forest, VA 24551
Metro area
Lynchburg, VA
County
Bedford County, VA
Website URL
poplarforest.org/ 
Phone
(434) 525-1806
Facebook page
poplarforest 
Twitter profile
@poplarforest 
IRS details
EIN
54-1258296
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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