Highlands Biological Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $508.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Highlands, NC
- Founding
- 01/1953
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 56-0634513
Organization Overview
Highlands Biological Foundation Inc is located in Highlands, NC. The organization was established in 1953. According to its NTEE Classification (U12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Highlands Biological Foundation Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Highlands Biological Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Highlands Biological Foundation Inc generated $508.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $251.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACTIVELY PROMOTE AND SUPPORT BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HIGHLANDS NATURE CENTER HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OPERATES A NATURE CENTER WITH A FULLTIME EDUCATION SPECIALIST WHO OVERSEES A WIDE ARRAY OF PLACE-BASED, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES AT THE HIGHLANDS NATURE CENTER, FOCUSING ON THE SPECTACULAR BIODIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN REGION. OPERATING THE NATURE CENTER ITSELF PROVIDES MORE THAN 10,000 VISITORS EVERY YEAR WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE EXHIBITS, MEET ANIMAL AMBASSADORS, AND PARTICIPATE IN DAILY PROGRAMS ALL AT NO COST. ADDITIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES INCLUDE SPECIAL EVENTS, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, AND THE ANNUAL ZAHNER CONSERVATION LECTURE SERIES, AND FAMILY-BASED PROGRAMS TWO EDUCATION SPECIALISTS ALSO PROVIDE OUTREACH IN THE FORM OF PROGRAMMING FOR
2. NORTH CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION - HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE NORTH CAMPUS, FEATURING A NEW ENTRY TO THE CAMPUS OF THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION. NORTH CAMPUS INCLUDES AN OVER-THE-WATER TEACHING PAVILION, POLLINATOR GARDEN, KIOSK, ENTRY TERRACE AND PARKING.
3. RESEARCH & EDUCATION - HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION AWARDED 6 RESEARCH GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS DOING RESEARCH AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDED FUNDING TO SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RAPTOR RESEARCH TO MAKE THE STATION A BIRD BANDING PROJECT FOR THE MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP INITIATIVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charlotte Muir Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $77,946 |
John Mitchener Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennie Stowers President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amy Patterson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
William Clarkson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tricia Allen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $70,285 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $49,264 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $323,309 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,222 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $442,858 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $360 |
| Investment income | $29,587 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,932 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,014 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $19,000 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $508,751 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $37,254 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,425 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,174 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $71,714 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,133 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,231 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,669 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,060 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,525 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,772 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $488 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,098 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,062 |
| Insurance | $1,923 |
| All other expenses | $12,439 |
| Total functional expenses | $251,687 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $173,031 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $60,817 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,905 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $154,154 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,804,149 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $290,657 |
| Total assets | $3,494,713 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,466 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,466 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,425,898 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,067,349 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,494,713 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Highlands Biological Foundation Inc has awarded $260,918 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION PURPOSE: Support to Station | $160,918 |
Chapel Hill, NC PURPOSE: Educational Programming | $100,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Highlands Biological Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
H Foundation Clearwater, FL PURPOSE: MEDICAL | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $266,297 |
| Earnings | $24,360 |
| Ending Balance | $290,657 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Us Civilian Research And Development Foundation Arlington, VA | $79,574,432 | $31,963,262 |
Georgia Southern University Research And Svc Foundation Inc Statesboro, GA | $9,267,665 | $12,579,572 |
The Foundation Of The Virginia Air And Space Center And The Hampton Hampton, VA | $546,737 | $591,543 |
Highlands Biological Foundation Inc Highlands, NC | $3,494,713 | $508,751 |
Jim H Mcclung Lighting Research Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,533,599 | $103,197 |
Wwbbc Alexandria, VA | $15,312 | $0 |
International Mechanical Diagnosis And Therapy Research Foundation Raleigh, NC | $505,212 | $8,855 |
D&m Foundation Great Falls, VA | $16 | $0 |