2025-09-15T13:50:31-07:00 2024-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2024-01-01 560634513 Highlands Biological Foundation Inc HIGH 8285262221 PO Box 580 Highlands NC 28741 Tom Holmes President 8285262221 2025-09-12 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-09-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Tom Holmes PO Box 580 Highlands NC 28741 1359958 false X https://highlandsbiological.org/foundation/ X 1930 NC To actively promote and support biological research and education in the Southern Appalachians. 28 28 6 40 0 0 486640 1088257 35032 25091 207953 149900 37330 23429 766955 1286677 231997 121832 0 274386 198886 0 91444 224111 228255 730494 548973 36461 737704 3206335 4186217 1709 7582 3204626 4178635 To actively promote and support biological research and education in the Southern Appalachians. false false 293991 121832 25091 HBF hosts year-round environmental education programming at the Highlands Nature Center (part of the Highlands Biological Station) and throughout the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. In 2024, the Nature Center welcomed over 14,000 visitors - this represents over 14,000 opportunities to teach individuals how crucial the natural ecosystems of the Plateau are, especially for biodiversity, and inspire them to be good stewards of the natural world. The Nature Center attracts local and visiting families who seek nature-related programming and outdoor adventures. Many participate in HBFs highly anticipated nature camps and free, daily educational programs in the summer. HBFs Zahner Conservation Lectures bring in local and visiting adults seeking to learn from scientists, writers, artists, and more. Along with these Nature Center programs, HBF also travels throughout the community to provide Nature on the Go! outreach programs to hundreds of individuals across the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau each year, all thanks to partnerships with local organizations. Additionally, HBF provides crucial funding for scientists and undergraduate/graduate students - residing at the Highlands Biological Station - to conduct research in the region - and ongoing operational support of the Station and Botanical Gardens. 293991 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 6 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 28 28 true false false false false true false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC GA X X Jamie Creola 8285262221 2465 Cashiers Road Highlands NC 28741 Jamie Creola Executive Director 40.00 X 57292 0 7829 Winter Gary Interim Executive Director 40.00 X 66780 0 4824 John Mitchener President 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Holmes Vice-President & Treasurer 3.00 X X 0 0 0 David Martin Secretary 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennie Stowers Past President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Bush Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ruthie Edwards Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lori Heys Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Leslie Manning Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Drew Lanham Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Martha Stibbs Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jonnie Swann Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cathy Jones Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Melanie Mauldin Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Frances Oakley Past President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Vernon Skiles Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Barlow Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Dailey Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lindy Harrison Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Landon Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Armstrong Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Patterson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Frank Langford Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alex Smith Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carol Stewart Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Strickland Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Tarver Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Keller Torrey Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gayle Watkins Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 124072 0 12653 false false false 161550 926707 600107 1088257 Nature Center Programs 611710 25091 0 0 25091 67756 0 67756 11298 11298 11298 11298 82144 82144 82144 0 0 82144 51000 161550 57253 -6253 0 -6253 34412 16028 18384 18384 1286677 54773 0 143647 104282 104282 17550 17550 120823 61620 18123 41080 53064 27063 7959 18042 529 270 79 180 7852 4004 1178 2670 16618 8475 2493 5650 1915 0 1915 0 26396 0 26396 0 7597 0 7597 0 20447 0 0 20447 2410 600 1810 0 13378 1939 8248 3191 9892 533 9359 0 51733 14909 36824 0 3637 1981 1472 184 21227 0 21227 0 9420 0 9420 0 Nature Center Support 42849 42849 0 0 Program Events/Lectures 6082 6082 0 0 Professional Development 1296 1054 242 0 Dues and Subscriptions 6994 245 6749 0 2982 535 2447 0 548973 293991 163538 91444 71070 110758 23765 23765 2018 2884 12596 11226 500 500 1057952 65221 425749 992731 2670637 3044353 3206335 4186217 1709 7582 1709 7582 X 1939037 2775303 1265589 1403332 3204626 4178635 3206335 4186217 737704 236305 X false true X true false X 0 336499 442858 429666 486640 1088257 2783920 0 0 336499 442858 429666 486640 1088257 2783920 524038 2259882 42730 29587 54694 71554 79054 277619 0 0 3061539 457597 0.73820 0.75950 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 242788 1810 36966 8894 272670 235613 7175 242788 290657 -55044 235613 266297 24360 290657 204383 61914 266297 0.38510 0.61490 true false 0 73600 73600 976143 65221 910922 8209 8209 992731 X 1588666 236305 73281 309586 1279080 7597 7597 1286677 614657 73281 73281 541376 7597 7597 548973 Pt X, Line 2 The Foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Code, however, income from certain activities not related to the organizations tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization had no income from unrelated business activities in 2024 and was, therefore, not required to file Federal Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return). The organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Pt V, Line 4 The purpose of the endowment is to generate investment income to supplement operating funds. Pt XI, Line 2d Fundraising Expenses $57,253; Cost of Goods Sold $16,028. Pt XII, Line 2d Fundraising Expenses $57,253; Cost of Goods Sold $16,028. Summer Soiree 177600 138050 39550 19819 27853 8843 Highlands on the Half Shell 34950 23500 11450 241 497 212550 161550 51000 20060 28350 8843 57253 -6253 true WCU Highlands Biological Station 265 N 6th Street Highlands NC 28741 566001440 75532 Support to Station UNC Chapel Hill-Inst for the Environment 104 Airport Drive Chapel Hill NC 27599 566001393 12750 Educational Programming Macon County Schools 1202 Old Murphy Rd Franklin NC 28734 566001069 11050 Educational Programming 3 Research Grants 8 17550 X 6 20107 FMV X 1 580000 Appraisal false true false Pt VI, Line 2 Two board members are sisters. Pt VI, Line 7a The organization has members whose rights consist of being able to vote for members of the governing body. Members do not have control over day-to-day governance decisions. However, if there would be significant changes to the organization, such as a merger or dissolution, members may vote on such issues. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management and presented to the Board for review and comment. Pt VI, Line 12c Annually, conflict of interest statements are required to be signed by each Board member. The statements affirm that the policy has been read & either that no conflict of interest exists or discloses any such conflict. Pt VI, Line 15a The compensation for the Executive Director is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees. Pt VI, Line 18 Forms 1023 and 990 are available upon request. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements are available upon request. Other Winter Gary stayed on as a consultant for the rest of 2024 after she stepped down as Executive Director. A portion of the compensation reported in Part VII, Column D was for her role as a consultant.