Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc, operating under the name Higher Ground, is located in Ketchum, ID. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (N30) the organization is classified as: Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 04/2022, Higher Ground employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Higher Ground 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 04/2022, Higher Ground generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 04/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH SPORTS & RECREATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katherine Dobbie Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $90,676 |
Alyssa Eagan Finance Director | Officer | 40 | $80,945 |
Jeff Rust Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Barry Bevers Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Spachman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Penny Weiss Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,250,641 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $443,482 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,581,509 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $31,760 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,275,632 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $47,635 |
Investment income | $962 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $13,200 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$202,146 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,135,308 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $238,749 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $130,021 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,555,028 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,975 |
Other employee benefits | $75,062 |
Payroll taxes | $177,375 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,431 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $106,772 |
Advertising and promotion | $34,184 |
Office expenses | $114,782 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $152,424 |
Travel | $33,407 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $179 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $64,006 |
Insurance | $17,112 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,711,296 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,275,444 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,604,429 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $646,179 |
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 | $82,957 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $564,587 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $676,546 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,850,142 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $307,040 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $162,892 |
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 | $469,932 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,586,264 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $793,946 |
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 | $4,850,142 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc has recieved totaling $68,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Naiop San Diego Foundation Del Mar, CA | | $25,000 |
Cox Family Charitable Foundation Ketchum, ID PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH INCLUSIVE THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AND EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES | $20,000 |
Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich-Paen Family Foundation Hailey, ID PURPOSE: GENERAL | $15,000 |
Dan And Micki Chapin Fund Sun Valley, ID PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
Boswell Family Foundation Ketchum, ID PURPOSE: SUPPORT RECREATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Summerlin Council Las Vegas, NV | $2,670,671 | $14,092,802 |
Associated Recreation Council Seattle, WA | $11,269,949 | $12,986,573 |
Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc Ketchum, ID | $4,850,142 | $4,135,308 |
Community Cycling Center Portland, OR | $977,321 | $2,001,865 |
Bridgerland Community Ice Arena North Logan, UT | $2,377,802 | $1,326,896 |
Build Lebanon Trails Lebanon, OR | $449,221 | $947,894 |
Abilitree Bend, OR | $271,800 | $744,990 |
Clark Family Center Portland, OR | $14,485,959 | $490,547 |
Spokane Valley Hub Greenacres, WA | $6,922,813 | $3,955,978 |
Eugene Civic Alliance Eugene, OR | $25,159,560 | $4,049,041 |
Reno Bike Project Inc Reno, NV | $869,143 | $694,792 |
Pacific Northwest Parkour Association Seattle, WA | $160,096 | $518,891 |