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EIN 68-0521788

Altapass Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
City
Spruce Pine
State
North Carolina
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
Description
The Altapass Foundation preserves area history and heritage, including land, nature, and agriculture through its mission. The farm operates the orchard to preserve heritage apples in the area while educating the public about local tradition. The cultural heritage program offers over 150 artists, craftsmen, storytellers, musicians, and others who perform and educate about local history.
Total revenues
$697,100
2023
Total expenses
$564,052
2023
Total assets
$3,805,839
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

Program areas at Altapass Foundation

Orchard operates a farm preserving heritage apples in the area to learn about local tradition. The cultural heritage program includes artists, craftsmen, storytellers, musicians and others who perform and eduate public as to local history. Over 150 performances are held annually for the benefit of tourists, locals, and school children.

Who funds Altapass Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Blue Ridge National Heritage AreaCherokee Exhibit$12,820
Alex and Barbara Wilson Charitable FoundationUnrestricted Charitable Gift$3,000
Samara FundGeneral Charitable Purposes$3,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Altapass Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Kate GroffDevelopment and Marketing Director
Alicia SillmanStore Manager
Anna McNeelyGrill Manager
Katryn PippertAssistant Store Manager
Crystal HughesBookkeeper
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Altapass Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$136,162
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$24,365
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$503,504
Miscellaneous revenues$33,069
Total revenues$697,100

Form 990s for Altapass Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-11990View PDF
2022-122023-07-18990View PDF
2021-122022-11-22990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Alex and Barbara Wilson Charitable Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,820 from Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 21, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1025 Orchard Rd
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
County
McDowell County, NC
Website URL
altapassorchard.org/ 
Phone
(828) 765-9531
IRS details
EIN
68-0521788
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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