Mission
To conserve unique and special places in the heart of the Southern Blue Ridge for the benefit of all.
Public Charity
Mainspring Conservation Trust Inc
Mainspring Conservation Trust Inc is a Public Charity headquartered in Franklin, NC. Financial data from the 2024 filing: $6.7M revenue, $5.8M expenses, $19.9M total assets. 91 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $11.1M, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 562142199
Franklin, NC
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$6.7M
Total Expenses$5.8M
Total Assets$19.9M
Grant Records91
Funding Total$11.1M
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Received
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES;SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
$2,030,227
CHARITABLE GIFT
$455,200
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S STATED MISSION
$325,000
CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES
$100,000
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
$75,000
Showing up to 5 of 91 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board Member
Amanda Clapp
Board Member
Anita Finger-Smith
Board Member
Barry Clinton
Board Member
Ben Steere
Board Member
Bill Gibson
Board Member
Chris Brouwer
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.7M | $5.8M | $19.9M |
| 2023 | $3.3M | $2.3M | $18.4M |
| 2022 | $5.2M | $4.0M | $16.3M |
| 2021 | $8.1M | $4.8M | $16.6M |
| 2020 | $2.6M | $3.2M | $12.4M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $2.6M to $6.7M (+158%), with total assets most recently reported at $19.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.