Hights Inc
- Assets
- $632.3k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Cullowhee, NC
- Founding
- 03/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 26-1566023
Organization Overview
Hights Inc is located in Cullowhee, NC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Hights Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hights Inc 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 12/2020, Hights Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 52.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $785.4k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 48.3% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HIGHTS GROWS LEADERS THROUGH THERAPEUTIC ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AND MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS TO INSTILL FEELING OF BELONGING. WE HELP YOUTH IDENTIFY PURPOSE BY CONNECTING THEM TO LOCAL NATURAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INSIDE OUT, ENGAGES YOUTH WHO ARE OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENDED, EXPELLED, OR RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION BECAUSE OF THEIR UNSAFE BEHAVIORS. YOUTH IN THIS PROGRAM ARE CONSIDERED THE HIGHEST RISK FOR COMMUNITY VIOLENCE AND ISOLATION. YOUTH SPEND THE DAY PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, LEARNING EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS, EDUCATED ON HEALTH/WELLNESS CONCEPTS, PARTICIPATION WITH HIGHTS RESILIENT SEEDS INDUSTRIES, AND BEING MONITORED FOR ANY UNMET BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. WE SERVED 55 YOUTH IN THIS PROGRAM.
THE COMPASS PROGRAM IS AN EXTENSION OF THE INSIDE OUT PROGRAM AND INCLUDES AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CIVIC SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES, AND PARTICIPATION IN HIGHTS RESILIENT SEED INDUSTRIES. DESIGNEDFOR YOUTH NEEDINGTO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF THEIR LIVES, COMPASS ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO CREATE A LIFE MAP THAT SHOWS WHERE THEY ARE NOW, WHERE THEY WANT TO GO, AND HOW TO GET THERE. THE JACKSON GROUPS SERVED A TOTAL OF 29 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS. THE TOTAL JACKSON AND MACON COUNTY YOUTH SERVED BETWEEN JACKSON INSIDE OUT/COMPASS AND MACON INSIDE OUT IS 67.
C.O.R.E (COMMUNITY OUTREACH RESTITUTION AND ENGAGEMENT) WHEN A YOUTH IS INVOLVED IN JUVENILE JUSTICE AND HAS BEEN ORDERED BY THE COURT TO COMPLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS. C.O.R.E. ENGAGES THE YOUTH IN MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCLUDE BASIC JOB AND LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, MEAL PREPARATION, AND GARDENING FOR THOSE IN NEED. 32 YOUTH WERE SERVED. HIGHTS WORKFORCE AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (WED)ALLOWS YOUTH TO EXPLORE THEIR VOCATIONAL PATH, PROVIDE SOFT SKILLS TRAINING, AND EXPOSURE TO COTTAGE INDUSTRIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA INDUSTRY-ALIGNED CERTIFICATIONS AS WELL AS ASSIST THEM TO APPLY AND ENGAGE IN A COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL TRACK. THIS PROGRAM IS IN SWAIN, JACKSON, AND MACON COUNTIES. THE WORKFORCE PROGRAM SERVED 36 YOUNG ADULTS.
HIGHTS NEWEST PROGRAM, P.A.T.H. (PREPARATION FOR ADULT TRANSITION & HEALING) THE P.A.T.H PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING HIGH SCHOOL AGE YOUTH FIND PURPOSE AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. 22 YOUTH HAVE BEEN SERVED.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marcus Metcalf Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $65,000 |
Ellen Miller Treasurer (begining 9/1/20) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Fredrick Buskey Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julia Trantham Heckert Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Patterson Treasurer (ending 8/30/20) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rob Stokley Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $10,325 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $748,952 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $502,363 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,261,640 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,310,324 |
| 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. | $72,018 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,803 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $429,433 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,683 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,053 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,402 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,532 |
| Information technology | $16,584 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,249 |
| Travel | $2,880 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $935 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,859 |
| Insurance | $20,275 |
| All other expenses | $58,117 |
| Total functional expenses | $785,354 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $248,928 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $234,196 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $149,174 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $632,298 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,830 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $7,830 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $352,776 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $271,692 |
| 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 | $632,298 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Hights Inc has recieved totaling $857,261.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Golden L E A F Long-Term Economic Advancement Foundation In Rocky Mount, NC PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $703,176 |
Evergreen Foundation Waynesville, NC PURPOSE: FUNDING TO CREATE SUPERVISION PLANS AND TRAINING FOR 3 STAFF TO BECOME FULLY LICENSED AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO YOUTH IN THE 7-COUNTY AREA. | $66,000 |
The Community Foundation Of Western North Carolina Inc Asheville, NC PURPOSE: IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | $30,368 |
Evergreen Foundation Waynesville, NC PURPOSE: ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR YEAR TWO OF THE SUPERVISION AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CLINICIANS. | $30,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $20,000 |
United Way Of Haywood County Inc Waynesville, NC PURPOSE: CHILD/YOUTH | $6,634 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Highlander Research & Education Center Inc New Market, TN | $43,871,555 | $34,419,377 |
Global Environment & Technology Foundation Arlington, VA | $13,937,500 | $15,203,934 |
North Carolina Outward Bound School Asheville, NC | $30,850,226 | $8,824,225 |
Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation Durham, NC | $4,025,157 | $3,687,280 |
Soar Inc Balsam, NC | $9,313,397 | $4,143,448 |
Chattahoochee Nature Center Inc Roswell, GA | $13,716,515 | $6,496,453 |
Eagles Nest Foundation Incorporated Pisgah Forest, NC | $6,201,338 | $3,726,714 |
Great Smoky Mountain Institute Townsend, TN | $7,753,482 | $2,441,713 |
Ijams Nature Center Inc Knoxville, TN | $4,392,681 | $1,927,357 |
The Georgia Association Of Conservation Districts Inc Athens, GA | $1,613,040 | $1,699,101 |
The Cousteau Society Inc Chesapeake, VA | $12,935,320 | $4,188,264 |
Reflection Riding Arboretum And Nature Center Chattanooga, TN | $7,725,224 | $3,142,380 |