Higher Ground Academy

Organization Overview

Higher Ground Academy is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B25) the organization is classified as: Secondary & High Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Higher Ground Academy employed 108 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Higher Ground Academy 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 06/2023, Higher Ground Academy generated $19.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 8 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, ETHICAL, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WHO ARE READY FOR ALL THE CHALLENGES OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. TO THAT END, STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM THE ACADEMY WILL BE COLLEGE READY, STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, AND ETHICAL CITIZENS WHO VALUE HARD WORK, HONESTY, INTEGRITY, EQUITY, AND DIVERSITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENT'S MAXIMUM INTELLECTUAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO MEET 21ST CENTURY STANDARDS OF EDUCATION THROUGH CONCERTED PREPARATION TO PURSUE POST-SECONDARY AND POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDIES. IT IS INTENDED THAT STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM HIGHER GROUND ACADEMY WILL BE ADEQUATELY PREPARED TO ASSUME LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND IN THEIR FIELDS OF ENDEAVOR. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 THE ACADEMY SERVED AN ESTIMATED 1,048 STUDENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Samuel Yigzaw
Executive Director
$211,861
Neliya Tkachenko
Board Member
$69,775
Daniel Mcgrath
Chair
$0
Denise Toussaint
Vice Chair/treasurer
$0
Brian Swerine
Secretary
$0
Abdirashid Muse
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pride Transportation Bus Service Llc
Transportation Service
$1,640,330
Harris
Maintenance Agreement Service
$222,594
Bella Cleaning Service Llc
Cleaning Service
$189,020
Bergankdv Outsourced Services Llc
Financial Management And Accounting Serv
$136,768
The Sanneh Foundation
Mentorship Service
$115,875
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $19,081,937
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$877
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$19,082,814
Total Program Service Revenue$38,046
Investment income $69,055
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 $19,189,915

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