Balsam Mountain Tr
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Balsam Mountain Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sylva, North Carolina, registered in 2002, with $405,499 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
81 Preserve Rd, Sylva, NC, 28779 EIN 56-2217688 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$405K
▼ 9.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$384K
Net assets
$1.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Balsam Mountain Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating37 mo reserves · +5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Balsam Mountain Tr: 37 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Balsam Mountain Tr— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Balsam Mountain Tr: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 81 Preserve Rd, Sylva, NC, 28779
- City
- Sylva
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $253K (FY2020) to $405K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $815Net assets $1.2M
Operating margin
5.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$815
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $405,499▼9.9% | $384,348▲9.7% | $1,186,323▼0.7% | $1,187,138▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $449,949▲14.1% | $350,263▲1.8% | $1,194,488▲8.5% | $1,194,488▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $394,392▲7.3% | $344,168▲42.7% | $1,100,549▲4.8% | $1,094,665▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $367,506▲45.0% | $241,149▲8.3% | $1,050,325▲13.7% | $1,045,500▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $253,426 | $222,568 | $923,969 | $919,989 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $253K total
13 grants to Balsam Mountain Tr totaling $253K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $13,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $7,200 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $7,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $6,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $50,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2021 | $7,200 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $40,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2020 | $7,200 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2019 | $7,200 |
| Columbus Foundation | Conservation | 2014 | $1,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Balsam Mountain Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Balsam Mountain Tr is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-2217688, based in Sylva, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Balsam Mountain Tr's EIN?
- Balsam Mountain Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-2217688.
- How much revenue does Balsam Mountain Tr report?
- Balsam Mountain Tr reported $405,499 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Balsam Mountain Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Balsam Mountain Tr B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Balsam Mountain Tr (EIN 56-2217688) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.