Higher Ground At Lake Louise is located in Boyne Falls, MI. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Higher Ground At Lake Louise employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Higher Ground At Lake Louise 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 12/2021, Higher Ground At Lake Louise generated $498.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.3% each year .
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP CAMPERS EXPERIENCE AND ENCOUNTER THE FATHER HEART OF GOD THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AFTER A SEASON IN WHICH IT WAS DETERMINED IT WAS BEST TO POSTPONE THE 2020 CAMP SESSION, THE ORGANIZATION WAS EXTREMELY GRATEFUL TO BE ABLE TO OPEN HIGHER GROUND BACK UP TO CAMPERS IN 2021. WITH MANY PRECAUTIONS TAKEN, THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER WITH 405 PARTICIPANTS, 22 RESIDENT STAFF, AND 103 VOLUNTEERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Christy Zaucha Operations Manager | Officer | 40 | $40,000 |
Ken Vantuinen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Calvin Chanski Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bryan Johnson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Johnson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $16,980 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $383,330 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $400,310 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $96,734 |
Investment income | $33 |
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 | $1,112 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $498,189 |
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. | $59,519 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $81,227 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,208 |
Payroll taxes | $9,904 |
Fees for services: Management | $2,407 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,407 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,240 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,939 |
Office expenses | $22,800 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,313 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,250 |
Insurance | $23,722 |
All other expenses | $24,886 |
Total functional expenses | $441,653 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $264,456 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,632,025 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,896,481 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,742 |
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 | $3,742 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,805,136 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $87,603 |
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 | $1,896,481 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Higher Ground At Lake Louise has recieved totaling $110,052.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $91,052 |
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Korff Foundation Comstock Park, MI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Peter C And Emajean Cook Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Sutton Fam Foundation Naples, FL PURPOSE: 2021 DONATION | $1,000 |
James R And Karen Huesing Family Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: CHRISTIAN CAMP | $500 |
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