Highlands Biological Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $767.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Highlands, NC
- Founding
- 01/1953
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Highlands Biological Foundation Inc employed 5 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 12/2023, Highlands Biological Foundation Inc generated $767.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $730.5k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
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 IN 2023, THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION (HBF) MADE A RESONANT IMPACT VIA THE HIGHLANDS NATURE CENTER. TWO DEDICATED FULL-TIME EDUCATION SPECIALISTS CURATED AN ARRAY OF YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR HIGHLANDS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. THESE INITIATIVES WERE ROOTED IN EXPERIENTIAL, PLACE-BASED LEARNING, FOCUSING ON THE INCREDIBLE BIODIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN REGION. HBF STAFF WELCOMED OVER 14,000 VISITORS TO THE NATURE CENTER TO ENGAGE WITH EXHIBITS, INTERACT WITH ANIMAL AMBASSADORS, AND PARTAKE IN COMPLIMENTARY DAILY PROGRAMS. ADDITIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES INCLUDED SPECIAL EVENTS, ENRICHING SUMMER DAY CAMPS, THE ANNUAL ZAHNER CONSERVATION LECTURE SERIES, AND OTHER FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAMS. HBF EDUCATION SPECIALISTS EXTENDED THEIR INFLUENCE THROUGH OUTREACH EFFORTS, CRAFTING IMPACTFUL PROGRAMMING FOR ORGANIZATIONS
WITHIN MACON AND JACKSON COUNTIES INCLUDING THE LITERACY AND LEARNING CENTER, THE GORDON CENTER, THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PLATEAU, AND MORE, AS WELL AS ENHANCING REGIONAL EVENTS. THIS HARMONIOUS BLEND OF IMMERSIVE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UNDERSCORES HBFS DEDICATION TO NURTURING A PROFOUND CONNECTION WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. 4 SUMMER NATURALISTS WERE HIRED TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND NATURE CAMPS THROUGH THE 2023 SUMMER SEASON. EDUCATION IN 2023, THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION AWARDED $100,000 TO UNC-CHAPEL HILLS INSTITUTE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION (HBS) FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR. THIS PROGRAM HOSTS A COHORT OF APPROXIMATELY 15 STUDENTS AT HBS EACH FALL AS THEY TAKE A FULL SLATE OF COURSES AND GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE CONDUCTING RESEARCH INDEPENDENTLY AND AS A GROUP WHILE LEARNING ABOUT HUMAN IMPACTS IN THE
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN REGION. HBF ALSO AWARDED FUNDING TO MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS STEM PROGRAM AND HIGHLANDS SCHOOLS GREENHOUSE PROJECT. RESEARCH IN 2023, THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION AWARDED GRANT-IN-AID RESEARCH GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS CONDUCTING REGIONAL RESEARCH WHILE IN RESIDENCE AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION. ADDITIONALLY, HBF PROVIDED FUNDING FOR SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTS TO ASSIST HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION AND UNC-CHAPEL HILL STAFF WITH ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS STUDYING BIRDS, MICROPLASTICS, BATS, SMALL MAMMALS, AND MORE. HBF AWARDED $4,950 IN FUNDING TO BLUE RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY (FORMERLY SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RAPTOR RESEARCH) TO CONTINUE THE MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) RESEARCH PROGRAM AT THE STATION FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR. FINALLY, HBF AWARDED $10,500 IN FUNDING TO THE BATPACK CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECT WHICH AIMS TO MONITOR BAT POPULATIONS ALONG SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charlotte Muir Departing Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $80,263 |
Winter Gary Interim Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $14,789 |
John Mitchener President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
William Clarkson Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Patterson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Martin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $98,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $57,970 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $330,170 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,643 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $486,640 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $35,032 |
| Investment income | $57,454 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $14,100 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $150,499 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,840 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,070 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $766,955 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $187,313 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $44,684 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $110,289 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,755 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $124,711 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,050 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,044 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,292 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,116 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,716 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $21,591 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,342 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,745 |
| Office expenses | $17,102 |
| Information technology | $8,072 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,433 |
| Travel | $7,798 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,952 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,754 |
| Insurance | $5,435 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $730,494 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,070 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $23,765 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,018 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $12,596 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $425,749 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,670,637 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,206,335 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,709 |
| 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 | $1,709 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,939,037 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,265,589 |
| 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 | $3,206,335 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Highlands Biological Foundation Inc has awarded $181,486 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WCU HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION PURPOSE: Support to Station | $54,071 |
UNC CHAPEL HILL-INST FOR THE ENVIRONMENT PURPOSE: Educational Programming | $110,665 |
MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS PURPOSE: Educational Programming | $10,000 |
HIGHLANDS SCHOOL PURPOSE: Greenhouse project | $6,750 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Us Civilian Research And Development Foundation Arlington, VA | $75,905,842 | $50,542,784 |
Georgia Southern University Research And Svc Foundation Inc Statesboro, GA | $21,805,134 | $30,959,946 |
Highlands Biological Foundation Inc Highlands, NC | $3,206,335 | $766,955 |
Jim H Mcclung Lighting Research Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,188,761 | $88,312 |
Wwbbc Alexandria, VA | $23,895 | $0 |
Fed Tech Cares Great Falls, VA | $517,394 | $525,164 |
International Mechanical Diagnosis And Therapy Research Foundation Raleigh, NC | $504,614 | $8,282 |
The Foundation Of The Virginia Air And Space Center And The Hampton Hampton, VA | $323,655 | $29 |
D&m Foundation Herndon, VA | $16 | $0 |