Hights Inc

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 06/2022, Hights Inc employed 26 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 06/2022, Hights Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 51.6% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HIGHTS' MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM YOUTH IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BY INSPIRING TRUST IN THEIR OWN ABILITIES, CONNECTION TO A CARING COMMUNITY, AND HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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JCPC COMPASS/CORE/ISO SERVICES - THESE PROGRAMS SERVE UNDERSERVED YOUTH AGES 11-18 IN HAYWOOD, JACKSON, AND MACON COUNTY. THEY SERVE KIDS THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL AND ALTERNATIVE-TO- SUSPENSION PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SERVICE, ADVENTURE-BASED LEARNING, EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATION THERAPY. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED SERVED 160 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS IN 2021-22.


THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING SERVICES - HIGHTS ENGAGED 178 YOUTH IN THERAPY SERVICES IN 2021-22. THIS INCLUDES YOUTH SEEN THROUGH OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES, GROUP THERAPY SERVICES, INTENSIVE IN-HOME TREATMENT, AND ADDICTIONS TREATMENT. HIGHTS PROVIDES THESE SERVICES IN DIFFERENT CAPACITIES IN THE SEVEN WESTERNMOST COUNTIES OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THIS REGION IS RURAL AND EXTREMELY UNDERSERVED WITH THERAPEUTIC SERVICES DUE TO LIMITED RESOURCES AND A LACK OF PROVIDERS.


WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT- THIS PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH AGES 16-24 IN JACKSON, MACON, SWAIN, GRAHAM, CLAY, AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES THAT HAVE DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL OR ARE OTHERWISE DISENGAGED. THIS PROGRAM HELPS PARTICIPANTS OVERCOME BOUNDARIES AND LACK OF RESOURCES TO ASSIST YOUTH IN ATTAINING THEIR GED'S, ENGAGING IN THE WORKFORCE AND ATTAINING A MEANINGFUL CREDENTIAL. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH GAS MILEAGE, CHILDCARE AND OTHER EMERGENCY NEEDS THAT GET IN THE WAY OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH RECEIVING A CREDENTIAL OR DIPLOMA. HIGHTS PROVIDES EIGHT WEEKS OF PAID WORK EXPERIENCE IN A WORKPLACE, SO YOUTH GAIN VALUABLE AND MEANINGFUL WORK EXPERIENCE AND OFTEN FIND EMPLOYMENT WITH THE SAME COMPANY THEY DO THIS WORK EXPERIENCE WITH. HIGHTS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVED 73 PARTICIPANTS IN 2021-22.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marcus Metcalf
Executive Director
$64,171
Frederick Buskey
Chair
$0
Dr Jennifer Hinton
Secretary
$0
Ellen Miller
Treasurer
$0
Matthew Blackburn
Member
$0
Floyd Henery Cook
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,110,396
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$431,142
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,541,538
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 $1,542,651

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