The Highlands Community Association Inc
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What it says it does
THE HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. (THE "ASSOCIATION") IS A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE QUASI-GOVERNMENTAL, CITY-LIKE MUNICIPAL SERVICES, SUCH AS, ARCHITECTURAL ZONING AND MONITORING; SAFETY LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL; COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND IMPROVEMENT; AND PARK, LAKE, GREEN SPACE AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT AND BETTERMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY (THE "COMMUNITY").
- Income
- $3.9 million
- Spending
- $4.1 million
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
- $3.5 million spent. THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS, IRRIGATES AND LANDSCAPES BOULEVARDS, ESPLANADES, ENTRANCES, ROADSIDES AND COMMON AREAS. THIS MAINTENANCE ENHANCES AND BEAUTIFIES THE COMMUNITY AND IS NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH REASONS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO MAINTAINS THE PRIVATE ROADS WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES AND MAINTAINS A GOLF COURSE, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, LAKES, PARKS AND GREEN SPACE, AND SCENIC TRAILS. IT PROCURES THE SERVICES OF A MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO ADMINISTER BILLING AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES INCLUDE INSURANCE AND LEGAL EXPENSES.
- $164,597 spent. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SECURITY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. SUCH SERVICES INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF SECURITY CAMERAS AT THE ENTRANCES TO THE COMMUNITY. THESE CAMERAS PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN ENHANCING THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE COMMUNITY. IN THE FUTURE, THE ASSOCIATION PLANS TO CONTRACT WITH A SECURITY COMPANY THAT WILL PROVIDE A SAFETY PATROL FOR THE COMMUNITY.
- $322,628 spent. THE ASSOCIATION WILL MAINTAIN, FACILITATE AND/OR SPONSOR NUMEROUS PUBLIC-MINDED COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, THE MOST NOTABLE OF WHICH ARE: 4TH OF JULY PARADE, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PARTY, HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST, HALLOWEEN PARTY, ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT, ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 October 7, 2026.
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