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EIN 20-0212113

Southern Highlands Reserve

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Lake Toxaway
State
North Carolina
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
Southern Highlands Reserve funds general support and is dedicated to sustaining the natural ecosystems of the blue ridge mountains through preservation. Grantees include University Of Georgia, which made one grant last year. Nonprofit type is private foundation and is located in Lake Toxaway, NC.
Total revenues
$674,338
2022
Total expenses
$749,590
2022
Total assets
$4,045,338
2022
Num. employees
2
2022

Program areas at Southern Highlands Reserve

The Southern Highlands Reserve is dedicated to sustaining the natural ecosystems of the blue ridge mountains through the preservation, cultivation and display of plants native to the region and by advocating for their value through education, restoration and research.

Who funds Southern Highlands Reserve

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
University ImpactTo Support$525,000
The Mccart Family FoundationGeneral Support$25,000
Sarracenia FoundationGeneral Fund$5,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Southern Highlands Reserve

NameTitleCompensation
Betty Robert BalentineFounders
Kelly HoldbrooksExecutive Director$108,425
James E KimbrelDirector of Horticul$56,885
Holly RenehanCommunications Manager
Robert M BalentinePresident and Treasurer$0

Financials for Southern Highlands Reserve

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$623,660
Investment income and dividends$4
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$50,674
Total revenues$674,338

Form 990s for Southern Highlands Reserve

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-09990PFView PDF
2020-122021-06-17990PFView PDF
2019-122021-10-22990PFView PDF
2018-122019-06-27990PFView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Mccart Family Foundation
February 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $525,000 from University Impact
July 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Private foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
558 Summit Ridge Rd
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
County
Transylvania County, NC
Website URL
southernhighlandsreserve.org/ 
Phone
(828) 885-2050
IRS details
EIN
20-0212113
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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