High Country United Way is located in Boone, NC. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2023, High Country United Way employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. High Country United Way 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 06/2023, High Country United Way generated $330.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $332.2k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, High Country United Way has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $589,340. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OTHER NON-PROFITS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT FOR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY AND NC
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Taggart Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Dan Brigman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Belinda Trivette Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Terri Lockwood Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Scott Elliot Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tina Houston Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $328,399 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $328,399 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,013 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $330,412 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $203,773 |
| 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. | $54,180 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,836 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $28,431 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,367 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,136 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $976 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39 |
| Office expenses | $155 |
| Information technology | $1,446 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,800 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,933 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,703 |
| Insurance | $3,865 |
| All other expenses | $604 |
| Total functional expenses | $332,166 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,426 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $440,786 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $77,971 |
| 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 | $2,833 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,599 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $550,615 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $171,086 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $379,529 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $550,615 |
Over the last fiscal year, High Country United Way has awarded $186,639 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BLUE RIDGE OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $17,500 |
ASU PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $21,000 |
CHILDREN'S COUNCIL OF WATAUGA CO PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $13,302 |
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - AVERY CO PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - WATAUGA CO PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $8,738 |