Higher Heights For America

Organization Overview

Higher Heights For America is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (R24) the organization is classified as: Womens Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Higher Heights For America employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Higher Heights For America is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Higher Heights For America generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 49.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 43.6% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CONVENINGS & EVENTS HOST EVENTS, TOWNHALLS AND CONVERSATIONS THAT GATHER BLACK WOMEN IN COMMUNITIES TO DISCUSS ISSUES CONCERNING BLACK WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES. EVENTS AND COVENINGS CREATE SPACES FOR BLACK WOMEN TO BE INFORMED, ENGAGED AND TO TAKE ACTION THAT WILL EXPAND BLACK WOMEN'S CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BEYOND THE VOTING BOOTH, TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF BLACK WOMEN PURSUING ELECTED LEADERSHIP.


STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS DEVELOP ON AND OFFLINE COMMUNICATIONS TO HELP ELEVATE BLACK WOMEN'S VOICES AND HELP SHAPE THE NATIONAL NARRATIVE ABOUT BLACK WOMEN IN AMERICAN POLITICS. ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF WEBSITE CONTENT, PRODUCTION OF SUNDAY BRUNCH SERIES, FACEBOOK LIVE AND TWITTER CHAT EVENTS AND SEEKING TO EXPAND EARNED MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES.


MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPING A NETWORK OF BLACK WOMEN AND ALLIES AND PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH TRAINING AND TOOLS TO HARNESS THEIR POLITICAL POWER. CREATE ON AND OFFLINE ACTIVITIES AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP BLACK WOMEN LEAD FROM THE VOTING BOOTH TO ELECTED OFFICE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Glynda Carr
President And CEO
$60,017
Lakeila Stemmons
National Director
$50,415
Aprill Turner
VP Of Communications & External Affairs
$48,560
Celeste Morris
Treasurer
$0
Carolyn Mcdonald
Chair
$0
Elizabeth Sullivan
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$2,001,152
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,001,152
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 $2,001,152

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Higher Heights For America has recieved totaling $111,101.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Women Donors Network Action

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Actblue Civics Inc

Somerville, MA

PURPOSE: General assistance

$11,101
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