West Highland Historical Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The West Highland Historical Foundation is a non-profit corporation whose definitive purpose is to restore and reform the historical African American West Highland High School located in Fayette, AL. Our goal is to transform what is now a diminished and overlooked historical facility, into a community wide recreational center, by raising funds and by applying for grants. By restoring the West Highland High School into a county-wide recreational center, we can supply Fayette County with a variety of outlets that serve a greater purpose. Providing programs that will deter our community from turning to crime and drugs, elevated teenage pregnancy rates, unemployment, and ultimately providing relief for the poor and under-privileged. The West Highland High School is in one of the poorest areas in the county. We plan to incorporate a museum that will focus on the educational struggles of African Americans and promote a tourist attraction. We also plan to offer amateur sports activities.
- Income
- $43,770
- Spending
- $551
- Reserves
- -20.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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)
- $520 spent. We accomplished setting up the non-profit organization in 2023. This Year we advertised our services thru the website and we tried to get the word out thru social media and by attending county Fair (Set up Booth at the County Fair). The Fayette County School Board donated the deed to the Historic African American school and 16 acres of land in August of 2024. We obtained quotes to repair roof. Mowed property that had not been mowed all year and cleaned up grounds and interior main hall. The citizens that have heard of the project are excited. Many want the old African American High School saved and they like the idea of making it a Recreational Center for all to enjoy activities and programs at the building that will assist the community. We looked into grants that we can apply for. We met with potential major doner (Alabama Power). We applied for Community Project Grant thru Federal Government. However, we did not receive it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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