Highstead Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Highstead Foundation Inc is located in Redding, CT. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Highstead Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Highstead Foundation Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1985 TO OWN, MANAGE & CONSERVE THE HIGHSTEAD ARBORETUM, WHICH CONSISTS OF MORE THAN 100 DEEDED ACRES AND BUILDINGS IN REDDING, CT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES OCCASIONAL GRANTS TO ECOLOGICAL, CONSERVATION, HORTICULTURAL, & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER RESEARCH, EDUCATION, & CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN FIELDS RELATED TO LAND CONSERVATION & ECOLOGY. THE EMPHASIS OF HIGHSTEAD HAS BEEN ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE, PROGRAMS, & THE LANDSCAPE AS A CENTER FOR RESEARCH & EDUCATION & FOR HOSTING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL & CULTURAL LANDSCAPES. BROAD DEVELOPMENTS HAVE INCLUDED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HEADQUARTERS & TRAIL INFRASTRUCTURE TO ALLOW FOR ECOLOGICAL EXPERIMENTS, LONG-TERM STUDIES, & DEMONSTRATION AREAS FOR THE VISITING PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION HAS FACILITATED THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLLABORATIVE LANDSCAPE THROUGH SCIENCE, SOUND STEWARDSHIP, & COLLABORATION WITH DIVERSE PARTNERS TO ACHIEVE THE WILDLANDS & WOODLANDS VISION.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $2,885,938
Interest on Savings $371
Dividends & Interest $0
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $0
Capital Gain Net Income $0
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $0
Total Revenue $2,886,309

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Highstead Foundation Inc has awarded $321,235 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HARVARD FOREST

PURPOSE: RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT FOR WILDLANDS AND WOODLANDS.

$241,235

LINCOLN INSTITUTE OF LAND POLICY

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Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: SUPPORT STAFFING AND PROGRAMMING FOR ACADEMICS FOR LAND PROTECTION IN THE NORTHEAST (ALPINE).

$70,000

CITY OF NORWALK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

PURPOSE: STREET TREE PLANTING IN THE CITY

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Highstead Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $59,839.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United States Endowment Forforestry And Communities Inc

Greenville, SC

PURPOSE: HEALTHY WATERSHED CONSORTIUM

$54,839
Living Springs Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: SUPPORT US FOREST SERVICE PROJECT, 3 OF 3 PLEDGE

$5,000
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