HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC

EIN 56-0634513 · Education (B)

What they do

to Actively Promote and Support Biological Research and Education In The Southern Appalachians.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders30 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$42.67spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$29.80of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$7.63in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

84.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $71,604 for WINTER GARY (INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,286,677

Expenses$548,973

Annual surplus $737,704 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

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Management and general$163,538 · 29.8% of expenses

Grants paid$2,147,962 · 391.3% of expenses

This source amount exceeds total expenses; compare the filing details carefully.

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,286,677

Expenses$548,973

Assets$4,186,217

Income$1,359,958

Contributions$1,088,257

Grants given$2,147,962

Average grant$143,197

Management and general$163,538

Stocks and bonds$3,044,353

Accounting fees$26,396

Investing fees$7,597

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

WINTER GARYINTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $71,604Base $66,780 · Other $4,824

JAMIE CREOLAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $65,121Base $57,292 · Other $7,829

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (30)

WINTER GARYINTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JAMIE CREOLAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KAREN PATTERSONBOARD MEMBER

VERNON SKILESBOARD MEMBER

TOM HOLMESVICE-PRESIDENT & TREASURER

RUTHIE EDWARDSBOARD MEMBER

ROBERT STRICKLANDBOARD MEMBER

MELANIE MAULDINBOARD MEMBER

MARTHA STIBBSBOARD MEMBER

LORI HEYSBOARD MEMBER

LISA DAILEYBOARD MEMBER

LISA ARMSTRONGBOARD MEMBER

LINDY HARRISONBOARD MEMBER

LINDA BARLOWBOARD MEMBER

LESLIE MANNINGBOARD MEMBER

KELLER TORREYBOARD MEMBER

ALEX SMITHBOARD MEMBER

JONNIE SWANNBOARD MEMBER

JOHN MITCHENERPRESIDENT

JIM LANDONBOARD MEMBER

JENNIE STOWERSPAST PRESIDENT

GAYLE WATKINSBOARD MEMBER

FRANK LANGFORDBOARD MEMBER

FRANCES OAKLEYPAST PRESIDENT

DREW LANHAMBOARD MEMBER

DAVID MARTINSECRETARY

CHARLES TARVERBOARD MEMBER

CATHY JONESBOARD MEMBER

CAROL STEWARTBOARD MEMBER

BILL BUSHBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1953
Location: PO Box 580, Highlands, NC 28741
County: Macon
In care of: Tom Holmes
Primary officer: Tom Holmes, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(828) 526-2221

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
NTEE classification: Education (B)
IRS tax category: Education
Grant-giving organization: Yes