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EIN 58-1596812

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
Tryon
State
North Carolina
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
Description
FENCE is a non-profit organization dedicated to serve as a community resource for the preservation of green space and for educational and recreational opportunities linking nature, animals, and people.
Total revenues
$583,515
2022
Total expenses
$646,231
2022
Total assets
$3,652,822
2022
Num. employees
9
2022

Program areas at FENCE

The Equestrian Center hosted 7 equestrian events and 7 equestrian clinics. 27 Leased equestrian and dogs shows.
The Nature Center: Sponsored 21 different free seminars, family outings and family concerts Held 5 weeks of summer camp Hosted 14 in-school/ field trip and nature science education programs Held 22 Nature exploration play dates.
Therapeutic Riding of Tyron (TROT): TROT program served 39 students using over 60 volunteers and 19 horses

Who funds Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Polk County Community Foundation400+ Acre Natural Facility for Nature and Equestrian (Solar Panels, Sustainability)$182,229
Saint Paul and Minnesota FoundationMultiple Grants for Programs, Operations, Or Other Purposes$150,250
Tryon Riding and Hunt ClubDonation To Continue Non-Profit Mission$5,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at FENCE

NameTitleCompensation
Tracie HansonExecutive Director$62,750
Judity KernsVice President$0
Sherrill WingoSecretary$0
Russell RockTreasurer$0
Ruth GoldPresident$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for FENCE

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$397,691
Program services$174,352
Investment income and dividends$19,536
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$3,550
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-13,311
Net income from fundraising events$1,697
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$583,515

Form 990s for FENCE

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-17990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
2018-122020-01-23990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Nat P Ozmon Family Foundation
December 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $182,229 from Polk County Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3381 Hunting Country Rd
Tryon, NC 28782
County
Polk County, NC
Website URL
fence.org/ 
Phone
(828) 859-9021
Facebook page
foothills-equestrian-nature-center-fence 
IRS details
EIN
58-1596812
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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