Highline Schools Foundation For Excellence
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Burien, WA
- Founding
- 01/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 91-2020506
Organization Overview
Highline Schools Foundation For Excellence is located in Burien, WA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (T11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Highline Schools Foundation For Excellence employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Highline Schools Foundation For Excellence 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 12/2022, Highline Schools Foundation For Excellence generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $944.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.0% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2016, Highline Schools Foundation For Excellence has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $2,722,480. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HIGHLINE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION UNITES COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE AND EQUITABLE LEARNING ACROSS HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS: MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS LIVE IN POVERTY. OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SUPPORT STUDENTS WHOSE FAMILIES ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY OR ARE HOMELESS (MCKINNEY-VENTO). THIS INCLUDES BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT (FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHOES); BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES; PROM WEAR FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS SO THAT STUDENTS CAN PARTICPATE ON THEIR SCHOOLS' SPORTS TEAMS; AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN BAND OR ORCHESTRA BUT CAN'T AFFORD INSTRUMENT PURCHASE OR RENTAL.THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED $31,693 IN GROCERY GIFT CARDS AND $20,000 IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY COVID-19.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: EACH YEAR, THE FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO SELECTED GRADUATING SENIORS ATTENDING TWO- AND FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED ON NEED, LEADERSHIP, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. IN 2022, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 22 SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS, TOTALING $204,000.
SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM GRANTS: THE FOUNDATION GRANTS TEACHERS, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATORS THE FUNDS THEY NEED TO SUPPORT UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT STATE FUNDING CANT PROVIDE. WE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT EXPAND THE LEARNING PROCESS AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE STUDENTS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO HELP OUR STUDENTS BE SUCCESSFUL. THE GRANTS WE SELECT TRY TO REACH THE MOST STUDENTS AND DISTRICT SCHOOLS POSSIBLE. THE FOUNDATION GRANTS ALSO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS AND PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE GRADUATION RATES FOR STUDENTS IN THE HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IN 2022, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 41 GRANTS TO EDUCATORS IN THE DISTRICT TO IMPROVE DISTANCE LEARNING AND HELP ENGAGE STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fred Swanson Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $66,491 |
Anne Gillingham Executive Dir. | 40 | $30,102 | |
Susan Enfield Ex-Officio Ttee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Laurie Baur Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kaitlyn Jackson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carrie Howell Ex-Officio Ttee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $323,213 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $329,031 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $845,075 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $198,547 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,497,319 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $67,980 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$23,899 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$20,013 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,522,887 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $158,837 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $415,741 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,895 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,179 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $125,259 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,830 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,929 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,715 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,772 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $190 |
| Office expenses | $1,791 |
| Information technology | $8,440 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,754 |
| Travel | $497 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $904 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,084 |
| Insurance | $3,156 |
| All other expenses | $3,761 |
| Total functional expenses | $944,784 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $455,793 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $824,525 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $30,230 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $125,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,730 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,933 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,509,229 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1 |
| Total assets | $3,956,441 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $151,856 |
| Grants payable | $46,880 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,000 |
| 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 | $203,736 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $465,366 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,287,339 |
| 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 | $3,956,441 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Highline Schools Foundation For Excellence has awarded $155,082 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EVERGREEN HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: SEE SCH I PART IV | $28,361 |
HIGHLINE BIG PICTURE SCHOOLS | | | $14,557 |
MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | | | $9,662 |
HIGHLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT #401 PURPOSE: SEE SCH I PART IV | $89,283 |
TYEE HIGH SCHOOL | | | $13,219 |