Friends Of Challenging Heights is located in Davidson, NC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Challenging Heights 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 12/2022, Friends Of Challenging Heights generated $60.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $71.8k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FRIENDS OF CHALLENGING HEIGHTS IS THE USA FUNDRAISING ENTITY THAT SUPPORTS THE WORK ON GHANAIAN NON-PROFIT CHALLENGING HEIGHTS WHICH RESCUES CHILDREN FROM SLAVERY ON LAKE VOLTA. THEY ALSO PROVIDE AFTERCARE SERVICES IN CH'S RECOVERY CENTER THAT CAN HOUSE 120 CHILDREN. CH ALSO WORKS TO PREVENT CHILD TRAFFICKING AND DOES NATION-WIDE ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
RESCUE OPERATIONS - THIS IS THE CORE PROGRAM IN GHANA AND IN 2021 WE RESCUED 150 CHILDREN. NONE OF OUR PROGRAMS IN GHANA GENERATE REVENUE.
AFTERCARE SERVICES- THIS IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE PROGRAM IN GHANA AS IT REQUIRES EXTENSIVE STAFFING MEDICAL ATTENTION NUTRITION SCHOOLING ETC.
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM - A DONOR GAVE A LARGE SUM TOWARDS THIS PROGRAM THAT TEACHES WOMEN LIFE AND JOB SKILLS. PART OF THE MONEY IS FOR A NEW BUILDING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeffrey Boyd President | 3 | $0 | |
Paul Yanosy Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Nicole Bice Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $60,598 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $60,598 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $3,792 |
Total expenses | $71,792 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $14,130 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $14,130 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $14,130 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Friends Of Challenging Heights has recieved totaling $698,791.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Max Stenbeck Charitable Fund Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $457,754 |
Buckingham Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN AFRICA | $200,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: CHALLENGING HEIGHTS WORK WITH THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER DURING JANUARY 2021 AND DECEMBER 2021 | $25,000 |
United Charities Endowment Fund Of America Arroyo Grande, CA PURPOSE: FREE ENSLAVED CHILDREN | $15,800 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $137 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $100 |
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