The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation exists to improve the health and wellbeing of all peoples in Western North Carolina, with a particular emphasis on Macon, Jackson, Swain, Graham, Clay and Cherokee Counties. The Foundation searches for and supports transformative, effective solutions that will improve and sustain the health and wellbeing of Highlands, Cashiers and our neighboring communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.0M
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-5.7% YoY
Grant Count
32
+128.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-58.7% YoY
About Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in HIGHLANDS, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,049,741 | $28,347,395 | $25,403,536 |
| Revenue | $2,312,067 | $3,765,330 | $1,718,857 |
| Expenses | $1,906,024 | $2,257,284 | $1,919,287 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,306,537 | $2,313,443 | $119,663 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc ($533,707), Counseling and Psychotherapy Center of Highlands ($105,000), Vecinos Farmworker Health Program ($70,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adults Working And Advocating For Kids Empowerment (AWAKE) Inc Sylva, NC | Every Child Deserves to Heal | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters Of Western North Carolina Inc Asheville, NC | BBBSWNC Emergency Relief for Jackson, Macon, Swain and Graham Counties | $15,000 |
| Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc Hendersonville, NC | BRH - HC | $533,707 |
| Blue Ridge Mountains Health Project Inc (Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic) Cashiers, NC | Increasing Access to Dental Care for Special Populations | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau Cashiers, NC | Behavioral Support for Staff and Youth | $20,000 |
| Child Medical Collaborative Inc Sylva, NC | Funds to assist with staff costs to perform Child Medical Evaluations to abuse victims. | $40,000 |
| Clay County Governing Board Hayesville, NC | Healthy Hearts and Smiles | $30,000 |
| Community Care Clinic of Franklin Inc Franklin, NC | Helene Relief Request and Community Care Clinic of Franklin Growth | $40,000 |
| Counseling and Psychotherapy Center of Highlands Highlands, NC | Behavioral and Mental Health Support related to Hurricane Helene. Expanding access to services and community awareness | $105,000 |
| Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Cherokee, NC | EBCI Home-Delivered Meals Expansion | $12,736 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Corcoran MD | Chair | 1 | — |
| George Manning | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Patricia Morse | Vice-Chair | 1 | — |
| Brandy Letson | Director | 1 | — |
| David Moore | Director | 1 | — |
| Ed Heys | Director | 1 | — |
| Jerry Hayes | Director | 1 | — |
| Richard Ellin MD | Director | 1 | — |
| Rick Trevathan | Director | 1 | — |
| Sean Cronin | Director | 1 | — |
| Stephanie Edwards | Director | 1 | — |
| Charlotte Muir | Executive Director (incoming) | 40 | $108,915 |
| Robin Tindall | Executive Director & CEO (outgoing) | 40 | $19,993 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc?
Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in HIGHLANDS, NC. It holds $30.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc holds $30.0M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 32 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc operate?
Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc awarded 32 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc's EIN?
Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1165833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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