Highlands, NC
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Highlands Biological Foundation Inc, founded in 1930, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 68% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $738K, a strong 57% operating margin.
To actively promote and support biological research and education in the Southern Appalachians.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $1,286,677 | $766,955 | +0.7% |
| Expenses | $548,973 | $730,494 | -0.2% |
| Net Income | $737,704 | $36,461 | +19.2% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Jamie Creola | Executive Director | 40.00 |
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$57,292 | $7,829 | $65,121 |
| Winter Gary | Interim Executive Director | 40.00 |
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$66,780 | $4,824 | $71,604 |
| John Mitchener | President | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Holmes | Vice-President & Treasurer | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Martin | Secretary | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennie Stowers | Past President | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Bush | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruthie Edwards | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Heys | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Manning | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Lanham | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha Stibbs | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonnie Swann | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Jones | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Mauldin | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Frances Oakley | Past President | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vernon Skiles | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Barlow | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Dailey | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindy Harrison | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Landon | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Armstrong | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Patterson | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Langford | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Smith | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Stewart | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Strickland | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Tarver | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keller Torrey | Board Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gayle Watkins | Board Member | 1.00 |
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| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2024 | $1,286,677 | $548,973 | $4,186,217 | $737,704 |
| 2023 | $766,955 | $730,494 | $3,206,335 | $36,461 |
| 2022 | $547,149 | $651,438 | $3,029,933 | $-104,289 |
| 2021 | $508,751 | $251,687 | $3,494,713 | $257,064 |
| 2021 | $395,539 | $544,171 | $3,051,718 | $-148,632 |
| 2020 | $1,012,601 | $1,490,397 | $2,628,039 | $-477,796 |
| 2019 | $429,191 | $1,169,185 | $3,080,685 | $-739,994 |
| 2018 | $1,032,203 | $396,551 | $3,731,980 | $635,652 |
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