Nonprofit · EIN 56-1216642
HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC
Tax-exempt · HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,765,118 | $769,496 | $995,622 | $31,648,302 | $15,091 | $31,633,211 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $773,125 | $580,742 | $192,383 | $30,431,544 | $1,380 | $30,430,164 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,691,622
- Program service revenue
- $12,423
- Investment income
- $60,235
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$63,160
- Other revenue
- $838
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $105,797
- Other salaries and wages
- $237,610
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $395,943
- Professional fundraising fees
- $57,510
- Legal fees
- $21,182
- Accounting fees
- $20,058
- Occupancy
- $17,432
- Depreciation
- $20,285
- Program services (functional)
- $446,615
- Management and general (functional)
- $152,757
- Fundraising (functional)
- $170,124
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,431,544
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,648,302
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,091
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,633,211
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $27,603,447
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,430,375
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,787,331
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $17,845,880
- Gross receipts
- $1,828,278
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 1883
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Hardin | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $96,000 | $9,797 |
| F Carlton King | Departing President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Huckstop | Incoming President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Mauldin | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha Wright | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Patterson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Armstrong | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Auster | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawrence Dimmitt | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wally Evans | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hugh Fitzpatrick | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Hildbold | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Hohlstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Walter Wingfield | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Russ McLauchlan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Patterson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom Holmes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Victoria Stephens | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Stiefel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Zahner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Hardin | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $79,927 | $4,800 |
| F Carlton King | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Mauldin | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha Wright | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Patterson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Armstrong | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Auster | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Wally Evans | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Russ McLauchlan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hugh Fitzpatrick | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Jones Cole | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawrence Dimmitt | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Hildbold | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Hohlstein | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Walter Wingfield | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Huckstep | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Patterson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Holmes | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria Stephens | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Stiefel | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Zahner | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 348 S 5TH ST STE 213, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-7002
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ann Huckstep, PO Box 1703, Highlands, NC 28741
- Signed the 990
- Ann Huckstep, President
- Phone
- (828) 526-1111
- Website
- http://www.hicashlt.org
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
The mission of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is to safeguard the unique and irreplaceable landscape of our area through conservation of ecologically valuable land and protection of the biodiversity dependent on such landscapes.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024 the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT) completed three land projects (1) the fee simple acquisition of 100 acres of ecologically sensitive forestland containing some of the headwaters of the Chattooga River, (2) the fee simple acquisition via donation of more than 55 acres of biodiverse habitat, including almost a mile of Overflow Creek, the primary source of Glen Falls, and via transfer the fee simple acquisition of an 8 acre tract within the Cashiers Township, protecting it from development. HCLT also provided stewardship of conserved land by completing 100% monitoring of all conservation easements and fee simple lands held by HCLT. HCLTs commitment to stewardship is perpetual. Worked with conservation easement landowners to ensure protection of conservation values, rare habitat types, and plant communities. Built trails and expanded community access to conserved lands. Engaged the Highlands and Cashiers communities for involvement with trail maintenance and improvements, invasive species mitigation, and habitat restoration.Expenses $446,615 · revenue $12,423
- HCLTs education and outreach efforts focus on educating the public about conservation and the natural world by providing opportunities for children, families, and adults to engage in hands-on environmental education and exploration activities at no cost. Our programming generally encompasses three types of outreach (1) guided events for adults and families, such as hikes and clinics, (2) youth- focused environmental education programs, and (3) community speaker events. In 2024 we hosted more that 60 events open to the public, including on such topics as forest bathing, fungi identification, pollinator habitats, wildflower identification, and so on; more than 40 youth events, including programming for organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, local schools and preschools, and local day camps; and several speaker events, including 6 Village Nature Series lectures. In 2024 HCLT created more than 1,800 individual interactions with youth and adults through our various outreach and environmental education programming.
- HCLT continues to ensure that it operates ethically and morally, and proactively complies with all legal and statutory requirements. HCLT is an accredited organization by the Land Trust Alliance and in 2024 successfully participated in the re-accreditation process, a complete and thorough review, undertaken every five years, of all HCLTs policies and practices. HCLT has stringent requirements for board members, maintains robust by-laws and policies that are reviewed regularly, engages the services of a third-party bookkeeper, and maintains all appropriate insurance coverages. HCLT completed an independent audit of its 2024 financial statements and received an unqualified opinion.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1216642
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,648,302
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,828,278
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,765,118 | $769,496 | $31,648,302 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $773,125 | $580,742 | $30,431,544 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $518,104 | $524,466 | $30,007,475 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-1216642).
Questions about HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC
- What is the EIN of HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC is 56-1216642.
- Is HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ann Huckstep.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,000 (Lance Hardin, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HIGHLAND-CASHIERS LAND TRUST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,765,118, expenses of $769,496 and total assets of $31,648,302 at year end.
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