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Preserving a Picturesque America Incorporated

EIN 85-1010708 • 501(c)3 • Saluda, NC

Profile

Help protect places considered symbols of our countrys natural, historic treasures through education, artwork of those places, and support of like-minded charitable organizations

1546 Pearson FallsSaluda, NC 28773

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.78x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.51x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

64th percentile

9.9%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2019 to 2022

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2019 to 2022

Assets

Down

$73,710

Down $2,323 (-3.1%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$1,100

Down $8 (-0.7%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$72,610

Down $2,315 (-3.1%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$39,045

Down $25,436 (-39%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$41,360

Up $14,777 (+56%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$2,315

Down $40,213 (-106%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2019: $0Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $02019Assets 2022: $41,696Liabilities 2022: $32,355Net Assets 2022: $9,3412022Assets 2023: $37,295Liabilities 2023: $268Net Assets 2023: $37,0272023Assets 2024: $76,033Liabilities 2024: $1,108Net Assets 2024: $74,9252024Assets 2025: $73,710Liabilities 2025: $1,100Net Assets 2025: $72,6102025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$73,710
Liabilities$1,100
Net Assets$72,610

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2019: $0Expenses 2019: $0Net Income 2019: $02019Revenue 2022: $63,747Expenses 2022: $57,418Net Income 2022: $6,3292022Revenue 2023: $49,977Expenses 2023: $30,479Net Income 2023: $19,4982023Revenue 2024: $64,481Expenses 2024: $26,583Net Income 2024: $37,8982024Revenue 2025: $39,045Expenses 2025: $41,360Net Income 2025: -$2,3152025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$39,045
Expenses$41,360
Net Income-$2,315

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 27, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$45,649
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Protect places portrayed as symbols of our country's natural & historic treasures through education, artwork and guided exploration so that these sites will still be available to future generations as well as the current general public.

Help protect places considered symbols of our countrys natural, historic treasures through education, artwork of those places, and support of like-minded charitable organizations

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Facilitated the production and sale of art work of regional and national artists that depict natural resources and historical locations.-$6,604
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Scott F VarnPresident/Board MemberFT$0--
Marjorie E VarnSecretary/Board MemberPT$0--
Mark WurmanBoard Member-$0--
Rhianna WurmanBoard Member-$0--
Mark HenryBoard Member-$0--
Justin ArnallBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Preserving a Picturesque America Inc
EIN
85-1010708
Phone
8287132130
Address
1546 Pearson Falls, Saluda, NC 28773

Signing Officer

Name
Marjorie Varn
Title
Secretary
Phone
8287132130
Signed
2026-02-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Bret SB Hansley CPA PC
Address
1330 Patton Ave Suite E, Asheville, NC 28806
Preparer
Bret S Hansley
Phone
8285057577
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Supplies 1,322

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Telephone 475

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Advertising and Marketing 2,448

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Website Fees and Expenses 21

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Insurance 808

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Licenses and Fees 4

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Merchant Service Fees 527

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Sales Tax Reimttances 336

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Organizational Support 7,563

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Administrative Operating Expenses 708

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

Merchandise Inventory Beginning of year 17,025, End of year 17,025

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

Payroll Tax Receivable Beginning of year 70, End of year 0

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

Payroll Tax Liabilities Beginning of year 8, End of year 0

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

Outside Payables Beginning of year 1,100, End of year 1,100

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