Konnarock Retreat House Renovation Progress Report
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We have ….
...Written by-laws and articles of incorporation
...Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia
...Received IRS designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
...Applied for and received designation as one of Preservation Virginia’s Most Endangered Sites 2009
...Commissioned plans for restoration from Spectrum Design
...Developed a website (www.konnarockretreathouse.org)
...Written a business plan
...Written a program plan
...Written a development plan
...Significant work on the cottage including a new heat pump
...Painting part of interior and exterior of cottage
...Replacement of chapel floor support
...Removal of deteriorated porch foundation and steps
...Reconstruction of porch foundation
...Obtained a VDOT permit to construct a new driveway
...Obtained a DEQ permit for construction of a wastewater treatment facility
...Removed unsightly, dangerous, or diseased trees and shrubs
...Removed lowered ceiling tiles on first floor
...Removed most wall paneling on first floor
...Received more than 4000 hours of volunteer labor
...Received more than $12,000 in donated professional services (legal, surveying, accounting, etc.)
...Received approximately $120,000 in private donations
...Received a grant for $180,170 for exterior restoration and renewal
...Applied for more than $650,000 in additional grants
...Received pledges for six chapel windows
...Received a pledge of republication and gift of Mountain Missionary by Sherri Tannen
Our Nonprofit Status
The Konnarock Retreat House is a nonprofit entity incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and has been granted 501(c)3 nonprofit status by the Internal Revenue Service. All contributions made to the Konnarock Retreat House are fully tax deductable to the extent permitted by current Internal Revenue Service Tax Codes.