Mission
TO PROVIDE ALL PEOPLE WITH EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE OPPORTUNITIES ABOUT NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURAL HISTORY.
Public Charity
CRADLE OF FORESTRY IN AMERICA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION
CRADLE OF FORESTRY IN AMERICA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in PISGAH FOREST, NC. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $4.6M, expenses of $4.0M, total assets of $4.0M. Imperigo tracks 3 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $40K.
EIN: 561302500
PISGAH FOREST, NC
Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
NTEE: C30
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$4.6M
Total Expenses$4.0M
Total Assets$4.0M
Grant Records3
Funding Total$40K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association
How Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$91
Programs
the work itself
$8
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $91 for programs
$46
Visitor centers & interpretive sales
$19
Campgrounds
$13
Education
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
$20,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$10,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 3 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
GOVERNANCE C
Ashley Hoffman
PRESIDENT/CE
Carolyn Ashworth
CHAIR
Chad Leatherwood
CFO
Crystal Reese
COO
Daniel Jessee
COO THRU 2/2
Elizabeth Hooper
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.6M | $4.0M | $4.0M |
| 2024 | $4.6M | $4.3M | $3.5M |
| 2023 | $5.3M | $5.2M | $3.0M |
| 2022 | $4.7M | $5.2M | $2.6M |
| 2021 | $4.7M | $4.3M | $3.2M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $4.7M to $4.6M (-3%), with total assets most recently reported at $4.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.