High Point Community Foundation

Organization Overview

High Point Community Foundation is located in High Point, NC. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, High Point Community Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. High Point Community Foundation 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 06/2020, High Point Community Foundation generated $14.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.1m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, High Point Community Foundation has awarded 121 individual grants totaling $2,491,290. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE HIGH POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WORKS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE GREATER HIGH POINT COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING CHARITABLE SERVICES TO DONORS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS, AND BY MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO FUND INITIATIVES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE HIGH POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVES THE COMMUNITY OF GREATER HIGH POINT BY RAISING AN UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT THAT DIRECTLY UNDERWRITES ESSENTIAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CRITICAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES THROUGH AN ANNUAL GRANTING PROGRAM. TO THAT END, IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM GRANTED OVER $400,000. THE HEART OF HIGH POINT INITIATIVE FUND GRANTED OVER $21,000 TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS FOR EMERGENCIES THAT MIGHT SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION MANAGES A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF DONOR ADVISED FUNDS THAT HAVE INVESTED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND TREMENDOUS LEADERSHIP BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEIR MONETARY ADVISEMENTS AND THEIR VISION FOR THE CREATION OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN HIGH POINT. $15,199,531 WAS GRANTED TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BOTH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY. FINALLY, THE FOUNDATION IS A LEADING ADVOCATE AND INITIATOR OF SOCIAL CAUSES THAT DRAMATICALLY IMPACT THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO DO NOT HAVE A STRONG VOICE, LARGE RESOURCES, OR HOPE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Paul Lessard
President
$176,763
Zach Barnes
Trustee
$0
John Bencini
Chair
$0
Ann Busby
Trustee
$0
David Covington
Trustee
$0
IV Culp
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,523,623
Investment income $2,055,873
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $125,651
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $14,778,667

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, High Point Community Foundation has awarded $414,100 in support to 17 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

OPEN DOOR MINISTRIES

Org PageRecipient Profile

High Point, NC

PURPOSE: MEN'S SHELTER

$37,200

GREATER HIGH POINT FOOD ALLIANCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

High Point, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL EXPENSES

$31,000

WEST END MINISTRIES

PURPOSE: BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE

$28,600

High Point, NC

PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S NEEDS

$27,400

HIGH POINT LEAP

PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

$27,000

NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY

$26,400
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that High Point Community Foundation has recieved totaling $1,255,032.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
High Point University

High Point, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,000,000
Charles E Hayworth Jr Foundation

Winston Salem, NC

PURPOSE: NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDREN'S MUS

$167,500
David R Hayworth Foundation

Winston Salem, NC

PURPOSE: NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDREN'S MUS

$82,500
Foscue Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$5,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$32
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$52,043,840
Earnings$6,709,540
Admin Expense$298,209
Net Contributions$4,593,517
Grants$19,079,319
Ending Balance$43,969,369

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