Highlands Biological Foundation Inc
Highlands Biological Foundation Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Highlands Biological Foundation provides our community with opportunities to explore nature and learn about the many wonders of our unique environment. HBF fulfills this mission by supporting research at the Highlands Biological Station, a nearly 100-year-old institution focused on examining the rich natural heritage of the Highlands Plateau, and operating the Highlands Nature Center which welcomes thousands of visitors a year for lectures, camps, outreach programs and special events. Our goal is that all who visit the Nature Center and the historic Highlands Botanical Garden leave with a better understanding of why Highlands is such a special place. We strive to inspire the next generation of field scientists by offering environmental education opportunities to residents and visitors
About
Annually, support is provided to the Highlands Biological Station which represents approximately 10% of the annual budget for the station and is expended on research & educational programs of the station, including scholarships for interns working and living at the station. Support is also provided for two of the station's programs - the Highlands Nature Center and the Highlands Botanical Gardens, among other forms of direct and indirect support. The station is a biological research and education facility in the University of North Carolina system.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Highlands biological foundation supports the work of the highlands biological station”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Highlands biological foundation supports the work of the highlands biological station which seeks to foster education and research focused on the rich natural heritage of the highlands plateau. see full mission statement on page 2”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as NC.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as PO Box 580, Highlands, NC, 28741.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 5 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $635,652.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1930.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $139,924 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $38,908 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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