High Country Charitable Foundation Inc is located in Wellington, FL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public 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. High Country Charitable 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.
Since 2016, High Country Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded 174 individual grants totaling $2,051,574. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE VISION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FOR NEEDY AVERY COUNTY RESIDENTS AND ANIMALS BY SUPPORTING LOCAL PUBLIC CHARITIES AND OTHER PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOR NEEDY AVERY COUNTY RESIDENTS AND ANIMALS BY SUPPORTING LOCAL PUBLIC CHARITIES AND OTHER PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS THROUGH GRANTS AND DONATIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Barbara Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barry Blake Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Delbert Williamson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Florio Abbate Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ginny Burton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Church Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $153,414 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $508,996 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $662,410 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $46,597 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$984,497 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$103,502 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | -$378,992 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $610,681 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $22,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,903 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $69,598 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,133 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $718,586 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $225,280 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,099 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,646,739 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,895,118 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,620 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,620 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $2,892,498 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,895,118 |
Over the last fiscal year, High Country Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded $451,524 in support to 24 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BLUE RIDGE PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN PURPOSE: CASH GRANT | $12,000 |
AVERY COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PURPOSE: CASH GRANT | $25,000 |
FEEDING AVERY FAMILIES INC PURPOSE: CASH GRANT | $90,000 |
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CASH GRANT | $19,000 |
HOSPITALITY HOUSE PURPOSE: CASH GRANT | $10,000 |
KIWANIS CLUB OF BANNER ELK FOUNDATIONAVERY HIGH KEY CLUB PURPOSE: CASH GRANT | $20,000 |