Program areas at The Highland Center
Economic and Community Development Programs: operates the historic building, formerly a a school- rental space for businesses, retreats,fundraisers and private and cultural events. Staff provide support for economic development and revitalization in the area
Youth programs: Youth employment programs provided local worksites for 10 youth workers. Engaged agencies and community organizations in a Youth Coalition to support Highland youth-related initiatives. Sponsored the Highland Youth Philanthropy Council, a dynamic youth leadership programs for high school students to engage in philanthropy education and grant making to local projects in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge.
Local foods and agriculture: operated the Highland Farmers Market a product driven market selling locally grown items for more than 25 years. Offered space for a community incubator kitchen supporting local food entrepeneurs. Other local foods programs were coordinated with regional farmers and agriculture professionals to promote and market local livestock and food products to consumer markets.
Who funds The Highland Center
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at The Highland Center
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Elizabeth Lohr-Myers | Executive Director | $60,008 | 2024-01-03 |
| Jen Rattigan | Programs Manager | | 2024-01-03 |
| Heath Chambers | Facilities Manager | | 2024-01-03 |
| Rhonda Hughes | Bookkeeper | | 2024-01-03 |
| Rick Moyers | Treasurer | $0 | 2024-01-03 |
| ...and 12 more key personnel |
Financials for The Highland Center
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $145,992 | $209,368 | -30.3% |
| Program services | $56,423 | $53,573 | 5.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,883 | $245 | 668.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $7,010 | $9,903 | -29.2% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $1,521 | $1,742 | -12.7% |
| Total revenues | $212,829 | $274,831 | -22.6% |
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|---|
| Historic Grant Avenue | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $151,219 |
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| Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts Ny | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $363,508 |
| Friends of the Overlook House | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $80,536 |
| Milwaukee Community Bicycle Project | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $107,883 |
| Accessurf Hawaii | 501(c)(3) | Honolulu, HI | $687,036 |
| ExplorationWorks | 501(c)(3) | Helena, MT | $916,354 |
| Project Canvas | 501(c)(3) | Aurora, IL | $568,781 |
| Northern Forest Canoe Trail | 501(c)(3) | Waitsfield, VT | $662,696 |
| Community Gardens of Tucson | 501(c)(3) | Tucson, AZ | $225,280 |
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Received grants
January 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 556
- Monterey, VA 24465
- County
- Highland County, VA
- Website URL
- thehighlandcenter.org/Â
- Phone
- (540) 468-1922
IRS details
- EIN
- 54-1882137
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1998
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- P20: Human Service Organizations
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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