Highland District Council
To foster opportunities for the people that live, learn, work and play in Highland Park to engage and connect with neighbors, businesses and local government and to help …
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Community Engagement- Inform and engage Highland Park residents regarding issues affecting the neighborhood. HDC maintains a website, Facebook page, participates in on-line forums, posts monthly emails and an annual report, convenes community meetings, and has responded to well over 12,500 residents. Program Expenses - Includes annual meeting (350 people), Music at the Bridge(500), Pool House(200), blood drive(40), senior pick up event(25), movie nights(400) Equity and Inclusion - community conversation(50), bike giveaway(60), printing in multiple languages, signage, zoom cloud storage for recorded meetings, closed captioning, web site hosting and add-ons.
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Mission
To foster opportunities for the people that live, learn, work and play in Highland Park to engage and connect with neighbors, businesses and local government and to help build a more vibrant, welcoming, and safe neighborhood.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 5 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Highland District Council has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHighland District Council is a registered community development nonprofit based in Saint Paul, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 411373108. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $232K in annual revenue. 97 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Highland District Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411373108. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Highland District Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Highland District Council is located in Saint Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
Based on official tax filings, Highland District Council has $232K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Highland District Council is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $232K in annual revenue. The organization has 97 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Highland District Council. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Highland District Council holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Community Engagement- Inform and engage Highland Park residents regarding issues affecting the neighborhood. HDC maintains a website, Facebook page, participates in on-line forums, posts monthly emails and an annual report, convenes community meetings, and has responded to well over 12,500 residents. Program Expenses - Includes annual meeting (350 people), Music at the Bridge(500), Pool House(200), blood drive(40), senior pick up event(25), movie nights(400) Equity and Inclusion - community conversation(50), bike giveaway(60), printing in multiple languages, signage, zoom cloud storage for recorded meetings, closed captioning, web site hosting and add-ons. Highland District Council is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $232K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Highland District Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Highland District Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411373108, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HIGHLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 97 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 97 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Highland District Council
- What is Highland District Council?
- Highland District Council is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Paul, United States. Community Engagement- Inform and engage Highland Park residents regarding issues affecting the neighborhood. HDC maintains a website, Facebook page, participates in on-line forums, posts monthly emails and an annual report, convenes community meetings, and has responded to well over 12,500 residents. Program Expenses - Includes annual meeting (350 people), Music at the Bridge(500), Pool House(200), blood drive(40), senior pick up event(25), movie nights(400) Equity and Inclusion - community conversation(50), bike giveaway(60), printing in multiple languages, signage, zoom cloud storage for recorded meetings, closed captioning, web site hosting and add-ons.
- When was Highland District Council founded?
- Highland District Council was founded in 1986.
- Who leads Highland District Council?
- Casey Ulrich serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Highland District Council located?
- Headquartered in Saint Paul, MN, United States.
- What is Highland District Council's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Highland District Council trustworthy?
- Highland District Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Highland District Council's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 411373108.
- What is Highland District Council's website?
- https://www.highlanddistrictcouncil.org/