TY 2024 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
Laurel Highlands

% Bryan Perry

Doing business as
GO Laurel Highlands

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
113 E Main Street

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Ligonier, PA15658

D Employer identification number

25-1093334

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 5,093,514

F Name and address of principal officer:

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

N/A

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other

L Year of formation: 1958

M State of legal domicile: PA

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROMOTE TOURISM, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT, AND THE INTEREST OF THE TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES LOCATED IN THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS, GENERALLY COMPRISING FAYETTE, SOMERSET, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	16
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	16
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	14
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	18
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	6,527
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........		0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	4,589,574	4,920,749
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	55,122	163,257
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-7,654	-5,569
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	4,637,042	5,078,437
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,536,733	1,636,338
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	855,448	939,727
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,023,327	2,377,808
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	4,415,508	4,953,873
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	221,534	124,564
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	12,303,909	12,690,501
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	9,402,082	9,664,110
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	2,901,827	3,026,391

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

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	Type or print name and title

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Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name

Firm's EIN

Firm's address

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See Instructions. ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROMOTE TOURISM, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT, AND THE INTEREST OF THE TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES LOCATED IN THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS, GENERALLY COMPRISING FAYETTE, SOMERSET, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,692,662 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	TO ADMINISTER GRANT PROGRAMS SPECIALLY ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT FAYETTE, SOMERSET, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTYS TOURISM ASSETS BY INCREASING VISITATION, ENHANCING THE VISITORS EXPERIENCE AND INCREASING OVERNIGHT STAYS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,321,201 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	TO PROMOTE FAYETTE, SOMERSET, AND WESTMORELAND COUNTIES IN OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,140,181 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	PARTNER WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATION IN IMPLEMENTING YEAR-ROUND SEASONAL TO ENHANCE AWARENESS OF THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS AS A TRAVEL DESTINATION THROUGH DIRECT SALES, MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, BRANDING, AND VISITOR SERVICES.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses4,154,044

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X

11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III Click to see attachment

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Yes

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
Georgia Robinsky113 E Main Street Ligonier,PA15658 (724) 238-5661

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) Elizabeth Ann Nemanic...................................................................... Executive Director	37.50 ................. 0.00		X	118,820	0	0
(2) Christopher Baran...................................................................... Director	0.40 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(3) Clinton Piper...................................................................... Director	0.40 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(4) Dave Runco...................................................................... Director	0.40 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(5) Jeanette Lahm...................................................................... Director	0.40 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(6) Matt Hegan...................................................................... Director	0.40 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(7) Mike Mumau...................................................................... Director	0.40 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(8) Stephen Clark...................................................................... Director	0.40 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(9) Steve Smolenski...................................................................... Director	0.40 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(10) Eric Mauck...................................................................... Director	0.40 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(11) Will Racin...................................................................... Director	0.40 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(12) Mike Fahy...................................................................... Director	0.40 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(13) Muriel Nuttall...................................................................... Past-Chair	2.50 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(14) Bryan Perry...................................................................... Chair	2.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(15) Theresa Gay Rohall...................................................................... Treasurer	2.50 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(16) Lindsay Ketterer Gates...................................................................... Vice-Chair	2.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(17) Bob Boscarino...................................................................... Secretary	2.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)						(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	118,820	0	0

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 1

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..	1a
b	Membership dues..	1b
c	Fundraising events..	1c
d	Related organizations	1d
e	Government grants (contributions)	1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above	1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$	1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......

		Business Code
2a	Room Tax Revenue	541800	4,254,857	4,254,857
b	Partner Ads and Program	541800	564,745	564,745
c	Miscellaneous	541800	34,482	34,482
d	Events & Summits	541800	66,665	66,665
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		4,920,749

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			163,257			163,257
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	12,096
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-12,096			-12,096
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	9,508
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	2,981
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			6,527		6,527

Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			5,078,437	4,920,749	6,527	151,161

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	1,636,338	1,636,338
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	101,869	101,869
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	659,178	385,201	273,977
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	22,372	13,870	8,502
9	Other employee benefits .......	96,141	61,148	34,993
10	Payroll taxes ...........	60,167	39,710	20,457
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	15,285		15,285
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	75,677		75,677
12	Advertising and promotion ....	1,635,544	1,513,906	121,638
13	Office expenses .......	49,221	2,954	46,267
14	Information technology ......	24,813	24,813
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	2,183		2,183
17	Travel ............	18,468	10,527	7,941
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	119,760	113,305	6,455
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	58,118		58,118
23	Insurance ...	12,750		12,750
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	ResearchSubscriptions	41,743	27,133	14,610
b	Vistor Center Expenses	16,210	16,210
c	Fees	8,735		8,735
d	MovingBuilding Expense	3,413		3,413
e	All other expenses	295,888	207,060	88,828
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	4,953,873	4,154,044	799,829	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			2,852,430	1	2,619,009
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			7,485,310	2	7,863,665
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			1,020,154	4	1,277,859
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			13,744	8	30,301
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			97,248	9	116,380
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	994,925
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	223,700	829,342	10c	771,225
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			5,681	15	12,062
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			12,303,909	16	12,690,501

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	414,444	17	787,960
18	Grants payable ...	369,372	18	132,397
19	Deferred revenue .........	8,613,023	19	8,732,129
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	5,243	25	11,624
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	9,402,082	26	9,664,110

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	2,901,827	27	3,026,391
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	2,901,827	32	3,026,391
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	12,303,909	33	12,690,501

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

5,078,437

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

4,953,873

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

124,564

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

2,901,827

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

3,026,391

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Laurel Highlands

Employer identification number

25-1093334

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....
e	Other .....	994,925	223,700	771,225
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				771,225

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
Operating Lease Liablity	11,624








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	11,624
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	5,090,533
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	5,090,533
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-12,096
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	-12,096
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	5,078,437

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	4,965,969
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	12,096
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	12,096
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	4,953,873
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	4,953,873

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part XI, Line 4b-Other revenue not included on Sch D but on 990	Direct Fundraising
Part XII, Line 2d-Other expenses included on Sch D but not on 990	Direct Fundraising

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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
Laurel Highlands

Employer identification number
25-1093334

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) The Lamp Theatre 222 Main Street Irwin,PA15642	47-4608229	14,600	MarketingOperatingCapital
(2) Christmas in the Mountains 6577 State Route 819 Donegal,PA15628	25-1606802	5,166	MarketingOperatingCapital
(3) SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pitts 115 Arnold Palmer Drive Latrobe,PA15650	27-2991097	10,871	MarketingOperatingCapital
(4) Greensburg Civic Theatre 951 Old Salem Road Greensburg,PA15601	23-7177032	6,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(5) Hurst Media Works 913 Lina Street Johnstown,PA15902	18-4440006	8,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(6) Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art One Boucher Lane and Route 711 Sout Ligonier,PA15658	25-1271659	10,344	MarketingOperatingCapital
(7) Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor 3435 State Route 30 East Latrobe,PA15650	25-1793757	8,345	MarketingOperatingCapital
(8) Ligonier Country Market PO Box 877 Ligonier,PA15658	25-1315988	12,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(9) Laurelville Retreat Center 941 Laurelville Lane Mount Pleasant,PA15666	25-1060165	20,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(10) Keystone Raceway Park 538 Stone Jug Road New Alexandria,PA15670	45-4092356	15,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(11) Latrobe Art Center & Caf 819 Ligonier Street Latrobe,PA15650	02-0610614	11,500	MarketingOperatingCapital
(12) Stage Right 105 West Fourth Street Greensburg,PA15601	25-1815277	15,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(13) Foggy Mountain Lodge & Pub 117 Foggy Mountain Lane Stahlstown,PA15687	11-3729733	5,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(14) Hampton Inn by Hilton Greensburg 1000 Towne Square Drive Greensburg,PA15601	25-1842784	16,054	MarketingOperatingCapital
(15) Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival PO Box 77 Stahlstown,PA15687	76-0822568	10,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(16) Living Treasures Wild Animal Park 288 Route 711 Jones Mills,PA15646	25-1811138	15,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(17) Downtown Greensburg Project 136 South Pennsylvania Avenue Greensburg,PA15601	46-5191001	10,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(18) Arnold Palmer Regional Airport 148 Aviation Lane Suite 103 Latrobe,PA15650	25-1239457	20,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(19) Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce 120 East Main Street Ligonier,PA15658	25-0922595	7,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(20) Historic Hannas Town co Westmoreland Historical Society Greensburg,PA15601	25-1202956	15,296	MarketingOperatingCapital
(21) Champion Lake Golf Club 4743 Route 711 Bolivar,PA15923	25-1146468	6,500	MarketingOperatingCapital
(22) Delmont Apple N Arts Festival Inc PO Box 336 Delmont,PA15626	46-0469261	5,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(23) Greater LatrobeLaurel Valley Regio PO Box 463 Latrobe,PA15650	25-0906689	15,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(24) Westmoreland Agricultural Fair PO Box 501 Pleasant Unity,PA15676	25-1362217	15,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(25) Great Allegheny Passage PO Box 228 Homestead,PA15120	45-0588810	19,622	MarketingOperatingCapital
(26) Overlys Country Christmas 116 Blue Ribbon Lane Greensburg,PA15601	25-1720374	16,500	MarketingOperatingCapital
(27) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Donega 3695 State Route 31 Donegal,PA15628	85-2335927	15,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(28) Great Scott Escapes 217 Pittsburgh Street Scottdale,PA15683	85-1595938	5,696	MarketingOperatingCapital
(29) Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festiv 252 Twin Lakes Road Latrobe,PA15650	25-1399565	20,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(30) Westmoreland Cultural Trust 102 North Main Street Greensburg,PA15601	25-1213228	20,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(31) Compass Inn Museum co Ligonier Valley Historical Soci Laughlintown,PA15655	25-6076573	20,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(32) Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festi 1 Etze Avenue Mount Pleasant,PA15666	81-2007354	12,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(33) West Newton Station 111 Collinsburg Road West Newton,PA15089	25-1660116	20,738	MarketingOperatingCapital
(34) Fort Ligonier 200 South Market Street Ligonier,PA15658	25-1090680	18,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(35) Fort Ligonier Days PO Box 528 Ligonier,PA15658	25-1807356	20,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(36) Latshaw Productions & Marketing Inc 403 Timber Drive Trafford,PA15085	25-1674281	20,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(37) The Westmoreland Museum of American 221 North Main Street Greensburg,PA15601	25-1014553	20,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(38) Invisible Man Brewing 112 North Pennsylvania Avenue Greensburg,PA15601	83-2349195	5,082	MarketingOperatingCapital
(39) Laurel Highlands Meadery 1400 Broad Steet Greensburg,PA15601	27-2918188	5,734	MarketingOperatingCapital
(40) Oak Lodge 693 Donegal Lake Road Saltsburg,PA15681	20-5943991	20,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(41) Red Barn Winery LLC 275 Manor Road Delmont,PA15626	87-3583010	6,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(42) Saint Vincent College 300 Fraser Purchase ROad Latrobe,PA15650	25-0964126	7,050	MarketingOperatingCapital
(43) Sand Hill Berries 304 Deerfield Road Mount Pleasant,PA15666	25-1524587	10,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(44) National Road Heritage Corridor 49 East Maiden Street Uniontown,PA15401	25-1713208	13,702	MarketingOperatingCapital
(45) The Lodge at Chalk Hill 5477 Steubenville Pike Mc Kees Rocks,PA15136	86-3319161	10,741	MarketingOperatingCapital
(46) West Overton Village and Museum PO Box 3 Saltsburg,PA15681	25-0998192	9,378	MarketingOperatingCapital
(47) Amys Quilt Room 197 Fairview Street Uniontown,PA15401	47-2930142	20,118	MarketingOperatingCapital
(48) Wright at Polymath Park 1 Usonian Drive Acme,PA15610	26-0397574	15,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(49) Hilton Garden Inn Uniontown 555 Synergy Drive Uniontown,PA15401	46-1266455	11,884	MarketingOperatingCapital
(50) Touchstone Center for Crafts 1049 Wharton Furnace Road Farmington,PA15437	23-7251832	82,056	MarketingOperatingCapital
(51) City of Connellsville 110 North Arch Street Connellsville,PA15425	25-6000853	20,699	Vistior Center Funding
(52) Afterburner Farm 289 Parnell Road Confluence,PA15424	82-3103609	8,675	MarketingOperatingCapital
(53) Yough River Brewing Co 811 Isabella Road Connellsville,PA15425	86-1428001	16,524	MarketingOperatingCapital
(54) Benners Meadow Run RV Campground 315 Nelson Road Farmington,PA15437	92-2222949	21,720	MarketingOperatingCapital
(55) Great Allegheny Passage PO Box 228 Homestead,PA15120	45-0588810	23,290	MarketingOperatingCapital
(56) Joyces Jewelry Inc 5 East Main Street Uniontown,PA15401	25-1441017	20,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(57) Borough of Dunbar 47 Connellsville Street Dunbar,PA15431	24-1215479	24,500	MarketingOperatingCapital
(58) Ridge Runner Distillery PO Box 338 Chalk Hill,PA15421	46-4934432	11,033	MarketingOperatingCapital
(59) State Theatre Center for the Arts 27 East Main Street Uniontown,PA15401	25-1602431	73,508	MarketingOperatingCapital
(60) Frank Lloyd Wrights Fallingwater 1491 Mill Run Road Mill Run,PA15464	25-1053485	40,718	MarketingOperatingCapital
(61) Regional Trail CorporationYough Tr PO Box 988 Connellsville,PA15425	25-1660116	32,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(62) Fayette County Agricultural Improve 132 Pechin Road Dunbar,PA15431	25-1099063	113,725	MarketingOperatingCapital
(63) Braddocks Restaurant & Tavern 3261 National Road Farmington,PA15437	47-2564770	20,345	MarketingOperatingCapital
(64) Neubauers Flowers & Market House 3 South Gallatin Avenue Uniontown,PA15401	25-1251960	40,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(65) Christian W Klay Winery Inc 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill,PA15421	54-1805107	16,766	MarketingOperatingCapital
(66) The Perennial Project 427 Pearl Street Brownsville,PA15417	84-3681563	7,500	MarketingOperatingCapital
(67) Coffee at Crawford 915 Isabella Road Connellsville,PA15425	19-3569162	6,600	MarketingOperatingCapital
(68) Mountain Watershed Association PO Box 408 Melcroft,PA15462	25-1730301	78,670	MarketingOperatingCapital
(69) Connellsville Historical Society 217 West Patterson Ave Coal Center,PA15423	23-7315349	21,300	MarketingOperatingCapital
(70) East End United Community Center 150 Coolspring Street Uniontown,PA15401	23-7437583	23,228	MarketingOperatingCapital
(71) Historic Stone House Restaurant & I 3023 National Pike Farmington,PA15437	25-1790612	27,113	MarketingOperatingCapital
(72) Jumonville Christian Camp & Retreat 887 Jumonville Road Hopwood,PA15445	25-1705559	58,197	MarketingOperatingCapital
(73) Main Street Theatre Company 168 North 12th Street Connellsville,PA15425	87-0933786	24,500	MarketingOperatingCapital
(74) Monongahela River Railroad and Tra 412 Church Street Brownsville,PA15417	30-0250672	6,044	MarketingOperatingCapital
(75) Ohiopyle Trading Post & River Tours 4 Negley Street Ohiopyle,PA15470	25-1654884	10,000	MarketingOperatingCapital
(76) Ohiopyle Treehouse PO Box 91 Chalk Hill,PA15421	87-0969871	7,280	MarketingOperatingCapital
(77) Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals 3054 National Pike Farmington,PA15437	45-3438338	53,315	MarketingOperatingCapital
(78) The Summit Inn Resort 101 Skyline Drive Farmington,PA15437	25-1150017	10,280
(79) White Water Adventurers PO Box 31 Ohiopyle,PA15470	25-1214602	17,013	MarketingOperatingCapital

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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Schedule L
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Laurel Highlands

Employer identification number

25-1093334

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No




Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance
(1) Great Allegheny Passage	Board Chair	42,912	Grant	Marketing
(2) Oak Lodge	Director	20,000	Grant	Marketing
(3) Touchstone Center for Crafts	Director	82,056	Grant	CapitalMarketing
(4) Compass Inn Museum	Board Treasurer	20,000	Grant	Marketing
(5) Laurelville Retreat Center	Director	20,000	Grant	Marketing
(6) Frank Lloyd Wrights Fallingwater	Director	40,718	Grant	Marketing

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Laurel Highlands

Employer identification number

25-1093334

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Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a	ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS IS NOT OPEN TO OUTSIDE PARTNERS BUT THE BY-LAWS PERMIT THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE THREE LAUREL HIGHLANDS COUNTIES TO APPOINT ONE BOARD MEMBER EACH.
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11	THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 AND 990T AND RECOMMENDS FILING TO THE FULL BOARD. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED A COPY UPON REQUEST.
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c	EACH DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, WHICH IS REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT. IF ANY INFORMATION THAT HAS BEEN DISCLOSED WARRANTS ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL BRING THE MATTER TO THE ATTENTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FURTHER ACTION.
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES.
Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES.
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19	DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
List of other expenses Part IX line 24e	Program:Miscellaneous 643Dues and Membership 6,870Community Relations 1,584Printing 129,844Brochuer Distribution 15,340Consumer Shows 19,228Postage 33,380Operating 171Admins:Contributions and Sponsorships 1,500Miscellaneous 263Dues and Membership 8,397Community Relation 8,310Printing 63,954Postage 5,890Operating 514

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