Max Higbee Community Recreation Center
- Assets
- $724.5k
- Revenue
- $793.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 03/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-1275451
Organization Overview
Max Higbee Community Recreation Center, operating under the name Max Higbee Center, is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (N31) the organization is classified as: Community Recreational Centers, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Max Higbee Center employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Max Higbee Center 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 12/2023, Max Higbee Center generated $793.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $828.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.4% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR ENJOYMENT, ENRICHMENT, PERSONAL GROWTH, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WEEKDAY PROGRAM PROVIDES 40 HOURS PER WEEK OF GROUP RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. DIVERSE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE YOGA, LIBRARY VISITS, DANCE CLASSES, ROCK CLIMBING, ART CLASSES, KAYAKING, GARDENING AND MORE. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD THEIR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS, TO INCREASE THEIR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, TO PURSUE LIFE-LONG LEARNING, AND TO SOCIALIZE AND CREATE FRIENDSHIPS. INDIVIDUALIZED, GOAL-BASED SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED HIGHER LEVELS OF SUPPORT OR FOR THOSE PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE SPECIFIC PERSONAL GOALS THEY WOULD LIKE TO WORK TOWARDS WITH SUPPORT FROM A STAFF MEMBER. THE WEEKDAY PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES THROUGH RESPITE CARE, AFFORDING FAMILY CAREGIVERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A BREAK FROM CAREGIVING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHILE THEIR LOVED ONE WITH A DISABILITY IS IN A SAFE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT. RESPITE CARE IS CRITICAL TO FAMILY STABILITY, RESILIENCY, AND WELL-BEING BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO FAMILY CAREGIVERS TO WORK, SEEK EMPLOYMENT, TAKE CARE OF FAMILY OBLIGATIONS LIKE GROCERY SHOPPING, AND REST AND RECUPERATE. IN 2023, WEEKDAY PROGRAM SERVED 174 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PROVIDED RESPITE CARE TO 118 FAMILIES.
THE WEEKEND PROGRAM IS HELD FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS AND CREATES A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO SOCIALIZE AND ENJOY TYPICAL WEEKEND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TOGETHER. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS MOVIE NIGHTS, DANCES, BINGO, GAMES, AND SUPPORTED OUTINGS TO EXPLORE DOWNTOWN BELLINGHAM AND ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES LIKE THE MONTHLY ART WALK. INDIVIDUALIZED, GOAL-BASED SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED HIGHER LEVELS OF SUPPORT OR FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SPECIFIC AND PERSONAL GOALS THEY WOULD LIKE TO WORK TOWARDS WITH SUPPORT. THE WEEKEND PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES THROUGH RESPITE CARE SO THAT FAMILY CAREGIVERS MAY HAVE A BREAK FROM CAREGIVING ROLES WHILE THEIR LOVED ONE WITH A DISABILITY IS IN A SAFE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT. IN 2023, THE WEEKEND PROGRAM SERVED 87 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PROVIDED RESPITE CARE TO 57 FAMILIES.
THE SEASONAL HIGBEE HIKERS PROGRAM MEETS EVERY SATURDAY AND RUNS 8 MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS IN OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LOCAL TRAILS AND PATHS. THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND PROMOTES INCLUSIVITY IN THE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY. STAFF ARE TRAINED TO PLAN ACCESSIBLE ROUTES, OFFER MOBILITY ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPANTS, CREATE ROUTE MODIFICATIONS AS NEEDED, AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO PARTICIPANTS. LIKE ALL OF MHC'S PROGRAMS, THE HIGBEE HIKERS PROGRAM INCORPORATES EDUCATION, LIFE-LONG LEARNING, AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS. THE PROGRAM TEACHES PARTICIPANTS HOW TO USE THE BUS TO ACCESS LOCAL TRAILS SO THAT THEY MAY ACCESS THOSE TRAILS INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH OTHER CAREGIVERS OUTSIDE OF THE PROGRAM. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS A VALUABLE SKILL THAT BENEFITS PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, SCHOOL, AND WORK LIVES AS WELL. THE PROGRAM OFFERS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THROUGH TOPICS LIKE PLANT IDENTIFICATION, OUTDOOR SKILLS, AND TRAIL ETIQUETTE. IN 2023, HIGBEE HIKERS SERVED 31 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kaitlyn Whiteside Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $61,591 |
Roberta Vollendorf Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
April Mcmurry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlie Sylvester Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brien Thane Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kaitlyn Miller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $24,085 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $54,091 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $332,632 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $279,471 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,591 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $690,279 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $96,877 |
| Investment income | $5,820 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,544 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $793,793 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $28,767 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,591 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,398 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $430,635 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,297 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,156 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,295 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,219 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,330 |
| Advertising and promotion | $891 |
| Office expenses | $8,007 |
| Information technology | $7,869 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $110,436 |
| Travel | $616 |
| 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 | $58,987 |
| Insurance | $7,580 |
| All other expenses | $1,668 |
| Total functional expenses | $828,055 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,748 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $286,707 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $55,931 |
| 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 | $360,087 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,000 |
| Total assets | $724,473 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,769 |
| 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 | $13,769 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $710,704 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $724,473 |