HICKORY NUT GORGE FOUNDATION
EIN 26-2633589 · Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion (T50)
What they do
Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation Supports A Permanent Endowment Fund for The Purpose of Enhancing The Lifestyle and Environment of The Hickory Nut Gorge Area of Western North Carolina. Over The Years, Our Focus to Impact The Hickory Nut Gorge Community Remains Steadfast. We Have Granted Awards to Many Organizations In These Areas: Area Health Facilities, Needy Economic Outreach, Community Center Maintenance, Habitat for Humanity, Church Fundraisers & Scholarships, Volunteer Fire Departments, Agricultural Projects & Events, Land Conservation Programs, Gorge Recreational Parks, Nonprofit Sports Festivals, Arts Festivals, Charter School Programs, Regional Library
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CRYSTAL MORRISONCHAIRPERSON
JOHN BARTONTREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2016
- Location
- PO BOX 783, LAKE LURE, NC 28746-0783
- County
- Rutherford
- In care of
- % STU RICHARDSON
- Primary officer
- John Barton, Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion (T50)
- IRS tax category
- Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion