Highlands Biological Foundation Inc

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO ACTIVELY PROMOTE AND SUPPORT BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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)Compensation
Charlotte Muir
Executive Director
$77,946
William Clarkson
Secretary
$0
Jennie Stowers
President
$0
John Mitchener
Vice President
$0
Amy Patterson
Treasurer
$0
Lisa Armstrong
Board Member
$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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Highlands Biological Foundation Inc has awarded $260,918 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION

PURPOSE: Support to Station

$160,918

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chapel Hill, NC

PURPOSE: Educational Programming

$100,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Highlands Biological Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
H Foundation

Clearwater, FL

PURPOSE: MEDICAL

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$266,297
Earnings$24,360
Ending Balance$290,657

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