2024-11-13T15:12:59-05:00 2023-12-31 200402781 COLLEEN BLACK and CO PC 1925 CENTRAL AVE BILLINGS MT 59102 990 2023-01-01 453092782 ON HIGHER GROUND ONHI HC 45 BOX 940 LODGE GRASS MT 59050 GAIL WHITEMAN EXECUTIVE DIREC 4067947185 2024-11-08 true true FRANK KUEHN P00678634 4062481040 2024-11-13 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z 157588 false X X 2020 MT ON HIGHER GROUND (OHG) WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED AND CONCERNED ABOUT OUR MANAGING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. OHG ALSO WORKS TO BUILD CAPACITY IN NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP DIVERSE AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS. 4 4 0 0 0 75406 157588 0 0 0 75406 157588 0 0 24715 0 0 0 46124 107272 70839 107272 4567 50316 25323 75139 500 0 24823 75139 ON HIGHER GROUND (OHG) WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED AND CONCERNED ABOUT OUR MANAGING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. OHG ALSO WORKS TO BUILD CAPACITY IN NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP DIVERSE AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS. false false 34582 HIGH TUNNEL GREENHOUSES: OHG BUILDS HIGH TUNNEL GREENHOUSES DESIGNED TO EXTEND THE NORTHERN TIER GROWING SEASON TO ALLOW NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN FOOD SOVEREIGNTY PROJECTS. THESE GREENHOUSES ARE IDEAL FOR PLANTING PRODUCE AND PERMACULTURE PLANTS, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING STUDENTS THE EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN THESE FACILITIES. THESE GREENHOUSES ARE MANAGED AND OPERATED BY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSIST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STUDENT FARMER MARKETS AND PROVIDE A CLASSROOM AREA FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT SOIL AMENDMENTS, FERTILIZATION, DRIP IRRIGATION, HARVESTING AND FOOD PROCESSING. 30739 OPEN-AIR CLASSROOMS: TO COMPLETE AND CONNECT THE HIGH TUNNEL GREENHOUSE GARDENING TO OTHER LEARNING PROJECTS, OPEN-AIR SPACES WERE CONSTRUCTED, COVERED ONLY BY A ROOF. THESE OPEN-AIR CLASSROOMS HELPED TO FACILITATE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR STUDENTS SPECIFICALLY FOR JOBS IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND AGRICULTURE THROUGHOUT THE REGION. LESSONS AND RELATED MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED BY OHG TO VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, THESE SPACES ARE IDEAL SETTINGS FOR YOUTH CAMP LOCATIONS SERVING OTHER NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS, INNER-CITY STUDENTS FROM LARGER URBAN CITIES, AND STUDENTS FROM RURAL COMMUNITIES, COMING TOGETHER TO EXPERIENCE CULTURAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES AND IMMERSION IN NATIVE CULTURE AND OUR UNIQUE WAYS OF LIVING IN BALANCE WITH MOTHER EARTH. 11527 EXTERNAL EVALUATION: AN EXTERNAL EVALUATOR WAS ENGAGED TO HELP GUIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RELEVANT CURRICULUM FOR ALL AGES OF STUDENTS, PRODUCERS, WANT-TO-BE GARDNERS, LAND MANAGERS, AND OTHER CONSERVATION WORKERS. ASSESSMENTS OF PROGRESS ARE CONDUCTED AS WE CONTINUE TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO THE BARRIERS CONFRONTED BY NATIVE AMERICANS AND OTHER BIPOC COMMUNITIES SEEKING ACCESS TO USDA PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES. 76848 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false true false false X GAIL R WHITEMAN 4067947185 HC 45 BOX 940 LODGE GRASS MT 59050 X VICTORIA PARKER DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA DILLON DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TOM J MOUNT DIRECTOR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GAIL R WHITEMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 155493 2095 157588 157588 0 0 0 X 99954 70401 29553 672 503 169 2829 2829 700 700 60 60 SUPPLIESMATERIALS 268 241 27 VEHICLE EXPENSES 254 254 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 500 500 2035 1860 175 107272 76848 30424 0 18501 75139 6352 470 25323 75139 500 500 0 X 24823 75139 24823 75139 25323 75139 50316 0 X false false false X 83574 292467 75406 155493 606940 83574 292467 75406 155493 606940 606940 2095 2095 0 83574 292467 75406 157588 609035 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD IN THE TREASURERS REPORT. OFFICERS QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED AND THE FORM 990 IS APPROVED FOR FILING. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SALARY COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED USING REGIONAL AVERAGES AND BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS. IN 2023, THE DIRECTOR DID NOT RECEIVE A SALARY DUE TO TIMING OF AWARDS AND BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 THE FORM 990, AS WELL AS OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g PROFESSIONAL FEES WERE PAID IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,954.