Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

Asheville, NC, 28801 (828) 253-0095 Est. 1974 EIN 62-1098890
C340 - Environment 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.appalachian.org

Mission

To conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for all people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, enduring for future generations. Continued-see schedule O.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$2.2M
Recipients
15
Years Active
2017 - 2024
Avg grant: $203,048 Median: $110,440

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20241$19K $19K01
20232$182K $91K11
20221$811K $811K01
20211$110K $110K01
20204$530K $132K13
20192$458K $229K11
20174$115K $29K40

Sectors Funded

Environment
8

Top States

North Carolina
14
District of Columbia
1

Grantee Size Profile

$5M - $10M
3
$1M - $5M
2
$10M - $50M
2
Over $50M
1

Top Grantees

NC Dept of Administration
NC - 4 grants
$1.3M
NC Department of Administration
NC
$429K
NC - 2 grants
$71K
Bonesteel Films Inc
NC - 2 grants
$65K
$39K
NC - 2 grants
$38K

Grants Awarded · 8 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$30,646,831
Total Expenses
$8,457,147
Net Assets
$145,683,240
28 employees 490 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
10+ years Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↓ 36.1%
Expenses ↑ 100.1%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 94.0% Earned revenue 0.1% Investment 5.6%
Expense Breakdown
Program 93.4% Management 4.0% Fundraising 2.6%

Officers & Trustees (15)

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Filing History (7 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$30,646,831 ↓$8,457,147$145,683,240
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
$47,982,742 ↑$4,225,803$123,602,365
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
$10,962,249 ↓$3,782,111$78,854,159
2021 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
$12,655,425 ↑$6,396,426$71,222,621
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
$8,832,084 ↓$5,946,795$66,869,559
2019 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
$18,992,771 ↑$4,451,653$62,207,084
2017 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
$10,838,988 $3,650,985$46,881,687

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EIN: 62-1098890 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data