Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Inc is located in Linville, NC. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Inc employed 69 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grandfather Mountain Highland Games 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, Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF THE ANNUAL GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES AND GATHERING OF THE SCOTTISH CLANS TO FOSTER INTEREST OF SCOTTISH CULTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephen G Quillin President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sally Warburton Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Ronald Mcgowan Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
William Cocke Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alastair Cairns Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Pearson Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,225,287 |
Investment income | $14,098 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,244,385 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $261,709 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $20,299 |
Office expenses | $12,962 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $17,321 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $57 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,254 |
Insurance | $32,627 |
All other expenses | $350,589 |
Total functional expenses | $1,669,654 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,459 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,001 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $13,827 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $679,940 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $335,670 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $791 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,054,688 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,750 |
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 | $375 |
Total liabilities | $5,125 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,049,563 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,054,688 |