Higher Ground International
- Assets
- $700.6k
- Revenue
- $559.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Providence, RI
- Founding
- 06/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 11-3842652
Organization Overview
Higher Ground International is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (L40) the organization is classified as: Temporary Housing, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Higher Ground International employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Higher Ground International is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Higher Ground International generated $559.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $293.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 33.7% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND AMENITIES TO IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES LIVING IN RHODE ISLAND
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SWEETIE CARE ELDER SERVICES - PARTICIPANTS LEARNED TO READ AND WRITE, PASSED CITIZENS TESTS,AND BECAME U.S. CITIZENS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED HEALTHCARE AND WITH NEW PRIMARY DOCTORS, MEALS RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Henrietta White-Holder Ex-Officio And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $46,800 |
Mitch Edwardsjd Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Rego PHD Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Togbah Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Wendy Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Francine Connolly Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $28,361 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $531,062 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $559,423 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $46 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $559,469 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $84,124 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,505 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,325 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,811 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,171 |
| Office expenses | $631 |
| Information technology | $10,487 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,116 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,303 |
| All other expenses | $5,500 |
| Total functional expenses | $292,973 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,665 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $561,266 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $60,636 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $700,567 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $350,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $350,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $261,205 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $89,362 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $700,567 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Higher Ground International has recieved totaling $216,441.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: LIBERIAN REFUGEE SUPPORT; HGI SWEETIE CARE AFRICAN ELDERS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM & CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOODS COVID RELIEF EFFORTS; CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE EXPANDED COMMUNITY COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS; COVID-19 VACCINATION INCENTIVE FUND GRANT | $115,000 |
United Way Of Rhode Island Inc Providence, RI PURPOSE: DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT | $91,318 |
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Inc Canton, MA PURPOSE: Momentum Fund COVID Response | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $70 |
Amica Companies Foundation Lincoln, RI PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $53 |
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