Highlander Research & Education Center Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Highlander Research & Education Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Market, Tennessee, registered in 1963, with $25,045,875 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1959 Highlander Way, New Market, TN, 37820 EIN 62-0646373 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2023)
$25.0M
▲ 5.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$24.0M
Net assets
$26.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Highlander Research & Education Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Highlander Research & Education Center Inc: 13 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Highlander Research & Education Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Highlander Research & Education Center Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1959 Highlander Way, New Market, TN, 37820
- City
- New Market
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.9M (FY2014) to $25.0M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $14.8MNet assets $26.3M
Operating margin
4.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.1M
Total liabilities
$14.8M
Net assets
$26.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,045,875▲5.8% | $24,020,877▲1.8% | $26,283,691▼39.3% | $41,112,180▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $23,678,971▼31.4% | $23,597,596▲4.6% | $43,307,829▼0.4% | $43,881,387▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $34,510,422▲0.3% | $22,562,781▲9.5% | $43,479,843 | $43,802,260▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $34,419,377▲9.5% | $20,597,370▲112% | $43,471,002▲46.6% | $43,871,555▲45.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $31,434,664▲200% | $9,693,228▲31.6% | $29,648,995▲279% | $30,113,507▲264% | 990 |
| 2018 | $10,462,014▲158% | $7,364,768▲149% | $7,823,364▲67.7% | $8,264,414▲66.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,060,384▲48.6% | $2,962,309▼2.2% | $4,663,905▲31.6% | $4,960,117▲30.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,732,131▲43.0% | $3,030,128▲43.8% | $3,545,254▼7.8% | $3,811,819▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,910,953▼34.5% | $2,107,238▲21.1% | $3,846,757▼9.8% | $4,049,044▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,918,573 | $1,739,521 | $4,266,393 | $4,439,709 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $50.5M total
221 grants to Highlander Research & Education Center Inc totaling $50.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $2,161,500 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | To support the work of fiscal projects | 2024 | $529,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Southern power fund | 2024 | $500,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $427,725 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $230,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Poverty relief | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Power u center for social change | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $49,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $48,175 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Collaboration grant | 2024 | $32,080 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Black capture award | 2024 | $31,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Southern power fund | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Power u center for social change | 2024 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Highlander Research & Education Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Highlander Research & Education Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0646373, based in New Market, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Highlander Research & Education Center Inc's EIN?
- Highlander Research & Education Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0646373.
- How much revenue does Highlander Research & Education Center Inc report?
- Highlander Research & Education Center Inc reported $25,045,875 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Highlander Research & Education Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Highlander Research & Education Center Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Highlander Research & Education Center Inc (EIN 62-0646373) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.