EIN 05-0503407

Blithewold

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
77
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2024-02-01
Description
To manage, preserve and maintain the character and condition of Blithewold mansion, gardens & arboretum in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.
Total revenues
$3,118,078
2024
Total expenses
$2,259,540
2024
Total assets
$14,208,009
2024
Num. employees
77
2024

Program areas at Blithewold

Preservation - to preserve and maintain the historical mansion and outbuildings, arboretum and grounds. Properties are open to the general public, and a balance is maintained between the site use and preservation efforts. Member & visitor services department offers tours and sponsors events for the enjoyment of its members and visitors in an effort to further an understanding of the estate's cultural and historic heritage, and build a greater awareness and appreciation for the art and science of horticulture.
Education programs - various educational classes are offered to members and the general public year round. Topics are based on the science of horticulture, garden maintenance, landscape and garden design principles, and environmental science.
Member & visitor services-offer tours and sponsor events for the enjoyment of members and general public in order to further an understanding of the estate's cultural and historical heritage. Cultivate memberships for Blithewold. Blithewold mansion, gardens & arboretum has 1,400 members, 35,000 visitors (estimated) annually. The property is open to the public 365 days a year and the mansion is open 120 days a year.

Who funds Blithewold

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Rhode Island FoundationArts and Culture$42,330
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$20,310
The Helen R Buck Foundation 0739-26-12General Charitable Purposes$17,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Blithewold

NameTitleCompensation
Karen BinderExecutive Director$156,959
Tree CallananDirector of Museum Operations and Communications
Melissa AvedisianDirector of Special Events
Genie Correia PrivateEvents Manager
Olivia TimboneEvent Manager
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Blithewold

RevenuesFYE 02/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$483,747
Program services$759,127
Investment income and dividends$272,614
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$597,660
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$916,265
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$88,665
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,118,078

Form 990s for Blithewold

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-022025-01-15990View PDF
2023-022024-01-16990View PDF
2022-022023-01-17990View PDF
2021-022022-01-18990View PDF
2020-022021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Van Sloun Foundation
October 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $17,000 from The Helen R Buck Foundation 0739-26-12
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesEnvironmentHistory
Characteristics
Endowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
101 Ferry Rd
Bristol, RI 02809
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
County
Bristol County, RI
Website URL
blithewold.org/ 
Phone
(401) 253-2707
IRS details
EIN
05-0503407
Fiscal year end
February
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C41: Botanical Gardens, Arboreta, and Botanical Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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