EIN 05-0503407

Blithewold

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
62
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2022-02-01
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
$2,556,118
2022
Total expenses
$1,885,263
2022
Total assets
$13,771,828
2022
Num. employees
62
2022

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
Van Sloun FoundationUnrestricted$20,000
Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation A Shabshelowitz Co-TrusteeOperating$15,000
United Way of Ri (UWRI)Designated Donation/grant$12,325
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Blithewold

NameTitleCompensation
Karen BinderExecutive Director$123,610
Tree CallananDirector of Communications and Visitor Experience
Nicole KowalsickDirector of Special Events
Sue LegaultVisitor Center Manager
Trish SylvesterChairman / Vice - Chair / Director / Secretary$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Blithewold

RevenuesFYE 02/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$887,002
Program services$784,928
Investment income and dividends$270,425
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$561,019
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-12,441
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$64,438
Miscellaneous revenues$747
Total revenues$2,556,118

Form 990s for Blithewold

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-022023-01-17990View PDF
2020-022021-02-17990View PDF
2019-022019-10-28990View PDF
2018-022019-05-14990View PDF
2017-022018-03-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 14, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 11, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Rhode Island Foundation
September 12, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 5, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Van Sloun Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesEnvironmentHistory
Characteristics
Receives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible 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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