2024-10-10T15:27:29-04:00 2023-12-31 272972021 MAXIMUM TAX SERVICE 5101 Ashley Phosphate Ste 141 Summerville SC 29418 990 2023-01-01 273040549 CENTER OF HIGHER DEVELOPMENT CENT 5101 ASHLEY PHOSPHATE RD STE 141 North Charleston SC 29418 Myra Gillespie-Corley CEO CEO 8438702677 2024-10-10 false true Myra Corley P00768020 8432250970 2024-10-10 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z CENTER OF HIGHER DEVELOPMENT MYRA GILLESPIE-CORLEY 1 5101 ASHLEY PHOSPHATE RD SUITE 141 North Charleston SC 29418 0 false X X 2011 SC The Center of Higher Development, Inc. (COHD) is a non for profit organization that provides General Education Development preparation, computer and tax training, job readiness skills, practical life skills, ed. classes & resources via classroom lecture settings and technology. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -135 0 -135 The Center of Higher Development, Inc. (COHD) is a non for profit organization that provides General Education Development preparation, computer and tax training, job readiness skills, practical life skills, ed. classes & resources via classroom lecture settings and technology. 2017 May - COHD has provided externship opporunities during 2017-2018 Fiscal year.Ms Brittany Edwards was able to complete externship hours within our facility and for the Center of Higher Development. She was tasked with transcribing student information into the database system. In addition, upon her request, she, also, attended our free tax classes and aquired her PTIN, as a result of the training.2018 Classes were on hold, due to a move and school attendance, however, classes will resume this September. In addition, we facilitated assistance of several youth to joining military by way of recruiter referrals, and several job referrals. Teaching ASVEB training and offering Counseling at our facility is being considered for implementation this fall.2019 Classes held, provided free tax classes to public, 5-7 present. Launched Wealth Bldg Classes, Held (Each 1 Teach 1 Mtg, featured Total Life Changes 6 mbrs present w/rental property buying lessons. 2020 Jan: Wealth Building Class held, 7 present. Featured Financial Planner J.Briggs, Total Life Changes.All Classes on hold due to Covid 19, until further notice. No fees collected this season.Jan 2021- CEO passed state exam for LPC, Now LPCA.Center of Higher Development operates at the same site as the CEOs primary business. Utilities and supplies are provided at none to little expense, at this time. Jan-Dec 2021: Individual computer training was provided to one member x5 sessions, GED guidance, testing info provided as needed to several individuals. 2022 Was a productive year as our GED instructor, Mr. Vega-Sanabria, trained 4 students in Social Studies, Economics, Geography, American/World History, Reading Comprehension logging more than 61 hours with students from 28 Feb - 29 Aug! $405 was received, $405 was paid to Mr. Vega for his services.Students were adequately prepared to test, however, the results of their actual testing with the local Adult Learning Center is difficult to obtain until we actually partner with them, as processes have changed dramatically.2023 - GED training fell off Jan to November, as Mr. Vega Sanabria reported that students prefer on-site meetings, not online. Also,illness related issues consumed my family, therefore time was not available for in-house meetings.8 June 2023: Met with Mr. Vega-Sanabria to discuss plan of action for continued training, advertisement. Suggestions made, recd. - New student Mr. Ravenel on board for Dec Since 2012, the Center of Higher Development have trained andassisted more than 150 students in obtaining their G.E.D. (General Education Development). As a result, 42 have received a high school diploma. An Electricity class was provided under the instruction of a retired, then TTC professor to 8 students, 1 female passed testing successfully. Nearly 50 have received computer training at our facility, which is operated on the premesis of another family owned and operated business, Maximum Tax Service, during off season months of September - Decemberand June thru August (periodically for special classes). During the months of September-December yearly, free Basic Tax Classes are held at our facility. As a result, 53 students have obtained Personal Tax Identification Numbers with Internal Revenue Service.Information related to each entity are stored and locked separately, protecting personal identification (strictly monitored) Myra Gillespie-Corley is a Registered Nurse and Retired USAF Officer, combat trained and administrator who has a passion for the community, as does her Chicago family. Worth E. Corley is a retired Army soldier, prior Military Youth Academy counselor, who has a passion for the youth, as well.Mentoring, assistance with resume writing, dress and appearance techniques for interviews, etc. have been provided. Our G.E.D. program is built on 3 levels for 5 subjects that include assessment, practice and final exams.We have affiliated with DSS, Vocational Rehab in the past, in effort to provide work opportunities, as well as assistance with obtaining G.E.D. Previously, 5 volunteers were present, however, when student number is 4 or less, classes were taught by Myra and Worth, assisted by daughter.2019 May - Currently, Myra Gillespie-Corley is a Licensed Professional Counselor intern.Jan 2021- CEO passed state exam for LPC, Now LPCA 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 false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 1 0 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false true false SC X X MYRA GILLESPIE-CORLEY 8432250970 5101 ASHLEY PHOSPHATE RD SUITE 141 North Charleston SC 29418 X MYRA GILLESPIE-CORLEY CEO 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 WORTH E CORLEY OFFICER 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -135 0 -135 0 0 X -135 0 -135 0 -135 X 0 -135 X false false false X 0 0.00000 X Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 Myra Gillespie-Corley and Worth Corley are married. Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8a - Held class 6 Jan 2020 then all classes put on hold until further notice due to COVID 2019. Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b - Ms Corley maintains documentation and they remain available to other officer. Local chapters branches affiliates Part VI line 10a - In 2012, we were affiliated with DSS, Vocational Rehabilitation, Joint Base Charleston Education Dept, Judge Financial Advertising Co. and SC Works. However, in these services were not utilized in 2016. The goal is to re-establish affiliation with these and other services, such as Maias Moms. We are shifting gears to continue to help the community prepare to obtain high school diplomas and increase workforce development assistance. - 2019 Affilated with Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 A copy of the 990 was provided to the parties prior to efile of document Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c We do have an existing conflict of interest policy. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Board members should remind themselves of their fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the foundation when discussing their own compensation, and even consider appointing outside advisors to determine the appropriate amount.2. The board should specify the work expected of and performed by its members, including number of meetings, complexity of work, hours worked per week, and expected experience and qualifications.3. Based on this information, the foundation should look at compensation surveys like those from the Council on Foundations, the Association of Small Foundations, and regional grantmaking associations to determine what other foundations with a similar asset size pay for similar work.4. The board should hold a formal vote to establish the comp. levels. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b 1. Board members should remind themselves of their fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the foundation in regards to their own compensation, and even consider appointing outside advisors to determine the appropriate amount.2. The board should specify the work expected of and performed by its members, including number of meetings, complexity of work, hours worked per week, and expected experience and qualifications.3. Board minutes should record the amount of compensation, summary of the discussion and vote, the data used to make a decision, and the date of approval.4. Voluntary service will be regarded as an essential devotion to the purpose of the foundation. Until it becomes larger and the more timethat is demanded of trustees, is when they will be compensated. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 These documents are available upon requests, however, currently in the process of making 1023, 990 accesssble on the website. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Paid Mr Vega for training services after receiving the same amount from the student.