Higher Education Consultants Association is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Higher Education Consultants Association employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Higher Education Consultants Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Higher Education Consultants Association generated $617.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $394.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HIGHER EDUCATION CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION (HECA) IS A NON-PROFIT, EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION COMPRISED OF PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO HELPING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES EXPLORE HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES. HECA'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE THE WORK OF EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE TRANSITION FROM SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS, AND WITH ATTENTION TO ACCESS AND EQUALITY FOR ALL STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE IS ITS FACE TO THE ONLINE WORLD. ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS AND SURVEYS ADDRESSING THE EDUCATIONAL AND BUSINESS INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS ARE ACCESSIBLE. TIPS FOR CHOOSING A PRIVATE CONSULTANT (A PUBLIC GUIDE) CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WEBSITE. A SIGNIFICANT UPDATE TO THE WEBSITE WAS COMPLETED IN 2013.
AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROVIDES GROWTH, NETWORKING, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO MEMBERS. LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, AND DISCUSSION PANELS ARE PRESENTED ON KEY TOPICS. GUIDED TOURS OF LOCAL COLLEGE CAMPUSES ARE PROVIDED FOR EACH CONFERENCE VENUE.
COLLEGE TOURS ARE ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFTEN PROVIDED TO ATTENDEES IN THE FORM OF WORKSHOPS OR SPECIAL SPEAKERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Terry Knaus Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $60,769 |
Marie Morris President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Cheri Barad Past President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Todd Weaver Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Teo Salgado Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Scott S Garbini Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $598,269 |
Investment income | $19,200 |
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 | $617,469 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $139,454 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,680 |
Payroll taxes | $11,756 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $793 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,490 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,255 |
Information technology | $16,995 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $99,500 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $394,645 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,137 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,506,708 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $225 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,516,070 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,651 |
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 | $17,651 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,498,419 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,516,070 |
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