Aim Higher Foundation is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Aim Higher Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aim Higher Foundation 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, Aim Higher Foundation generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (26.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AIM HIGHER FOUNDATION (AHF) PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE AIM HIGHER FOUNDATION PROVIDES STUDENT-BASED TUITION ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIPS SO THAT MORE CHILDREN IN THE TWELVE-COUNTY METRO AREA CAN HAVE ACCESS TO THE LIFE-CHANGING BENEFITS OF A CATHOLIC EDUCATION. THE AIM HIGHER FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED CLOSE TO $13 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS SINCE ITS INCEPTION. WE BELIEVE THAT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS PROVIDE AN EDUCATION THAT IS SECOND TO NONE AND PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH THE TOOLS TO AIM HIGHER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Donal Mulligan Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Aida Schaefer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Phil Paquette Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Herro Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barry Lieske Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Schumacher Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $430,936 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,406,879 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,874 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,837,815 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $31,837 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $52,212 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,317 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,912,547 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,121,360 |
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. | $196,196 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,239 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $216,531 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $747 |
Payroll taxes | $32,692 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,036 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,106 |
Fees for services: Other | $40,480 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,507 |
Office expenses | $17,266 |
Information technology | $6,923 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,758 |
Travel | $398 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,462 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,654 |
Insurance | $2,425 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,745,766 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $960,554 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $99,566 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,228,943 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $11,465 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,092 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,602,893 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,907,513 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,013 |
Grants payable | $2,438,473 |
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 | $923 |
Total liabilities | $2,452,409 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $576,176 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,878,928 |
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 | $6,907,513 |