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Highland Community Development Corporation

EIN 22-3154715 · Pittsford, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (D/B/A THE HIGHLANDS AT PITTSFORD, LAURELWOOD AT THE HIGHLANDS) ('THE HIGHLANDS') IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY EXPERIENCED IN DELIVERING DISTINCTIVE SERVICES WITHIN A CONTINUUM OF LIVING. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING RESIDENTS WITH THE FREEDOM TO STRIVE FOR THEIR PERSONAL BEST. THE HIGHLANDS OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A FULFILLED LIFESTYLE BY ENCOURAGING CONTINUED PERSONAL GROWTH IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF MUTUAL RESPECT.

Income
$14.3 million
Spending
$13.9 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
229
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$1.6 million, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 86% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $10.9 million spent. THE PURPOSE OF HIGHLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (D/B/A THE HIGHLANDS AT PITTSFORD, LAURELWOOD AT THE HIGHLANDS) ("THE HIGHLANDS") IS TO MEET THE SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS OF ELDERLY PERSONS BY OPERATING A FACILITY CONSISTING OF 236 UNITS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL,EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF ELDERLY PERSONS,INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HOUSING, EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS,MEALS, PROGRAMS AND RELATED SERVICES CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.36 COTTAGES AND 135 APARTMENTS ARE OCCUPIED BY PEOPLE WHO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY BUT BENEFIT FROM THE SECURITY, COMPANIONSHIP, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT OUR COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS ENJOY RESTAURANT-STYLE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION TO SHOPPING AND APPOINTMENTS, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, FITNESS CLASSES, HOUSEKEEPING AND HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES, WALKING TRAILS AND GARDENS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE WITH MEETING ADDITIONAL NEEDS AS THEY ARISE. IN 2024, THE HIGHLANDS PROVIDED 20,121 DAYS OF CARE TO 59 COTTAGE RESIDENTS AND 55,190 DAYS OF CARE TO 176 APARTMENT RESIDENTS.75 ENRICHED HOUSING APARTMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE, WHICH INCLUDE ALL OF THE SERVICES AND AMENITIES PROVIDED TO INDEPENDENT APARTMENT RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL HELP WITH MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, SHOWERING, DRESSING, AND OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES. THESE PERSONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY PERSONAL CARE AIDES AND NURSES, AND ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO FUNCTION AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. RESIDENTS ARE AFFORDED DIGNITY AND PRIVACY, WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENT OF COMPANIONSHIP AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2024, THE HIGHLANDS PROVIDED 22,925 DAYS OF CARE TO 75 ENRICHED HOUSING AND MEMORY CARE APARTMENT RESIDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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