2025-11-14T17:30:15-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 204653774 HIGHER UP MINISTRIES HIGH 8473988094 PO Box 156 Prospect Heights IL 600700156 Jan McKenzie Director 8473988094 2025-11-14 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X higherupministries.com X X 125014 X 117956 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 6995 10854 -3859 0 0 0 0 114160 3290 0 80346 1096 5276 2205 22441 114654 -494 32883 0 32389 X 19894 18450 0 0 21254 22204 41148 40654 8265 8265 32883 32389 X Bring Christian values to under-supported neighborhoods Spiritual Programs - See Schedule O 0 39884 Educational Programs - See Schedule O 0 10914 Social and Community Outreach Programs - See Schedule O 0 31205 Other Program - see Schedule O - Line 31 0 4472 86475 Rodney McKenzie President/Director 50 30000 7878 0 Jan McKenzie Secretary/Treasurer/Director 50 30000 7878 0 John Spencer Director 2 0 0 0 Chris Temby Director 2 0 0 0 Deb Temby Director 2 0 0 0 Audy Romo Director 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IL Jan McKenzie 910 N Boxwood Drive Mount Prospect IL 600561202 8473988094 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 113818 143013 111453 131366 117956 617606 4154 7696 7757 8028 6995 34630 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 117972 150709 119210 139394 124951 652236 28562 12012 19440 15548 20975 96537 0 0 0 22220 4051 26271 28562 12012 19440 37768 25026 122808 529428 17 11 2 100 63 193 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 11 2 100 63 193 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 117989 150720 119212 139494 125014 652429 0.81147 0.80553 0.00030 0.00020 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Dinner / Auction 19608 12613 6995 0 0 2683 0 125 8046 0 0 19608 12613 6995 0 0 2683 0 125 8046 10854 -3859 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 All expenses incurred were direct gifts of purchased donated items (e.g. merchant gift cards, gently used household items) and/or payment assistance (e.g. utilities) to indigent families, individuals, and support groups in Boxwood Neighborhood. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Primarily includes direct program expenses, but also includes administrative expenses such as insurance, office supplies, bank & payment system fees, memorial & volunteer gifts, and depreciation. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Includes office supplies an inventory of gift-in-kind donations not yet sold via our annual fundraising event or otherwise utilized in conjunction with our various Programs. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Includes payables and accrued expenses related to payroll & benefits, including payroll tax liabilities, as all of our other expenses were being paid as incurred. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line (28-31) Part III, Line 28-Spiritual Programs - Help Participants learn Christian values and apply them to their everyday lives. Presented the Gospel to 872 different people during 2024 with 10 that we are aware of making a decision to follow Christ. Programs included: 1) Mentoring sessions (group & individual) in-person 352 served 2) Studies: Teens & Adults (weekly & monthly) in person 648 served, online daily bible: 4827 served 3) Ladies "You're Special to Him" Pamper Days: 27 served, Ladies Tea(s): 16 served, Ladies Christmas Party: 14 served, Ladies Retreat(s): 17 served, Ladies Monthly Gathering: 37 served, Family BBQ: 10 4)Family History with Jan (Your Story, Jan's Story, His Story): 29 served 5) Fall Gathering and Fundraiser: 80 Guests, 28 Volunteers Part III, Line 29 - Educational Programs - designed to teach specific characteristics and skills that equip Participants to be responsible and successful contributor's in their own social circles & in the workplace 1) Leadership Training & Character Building (Boys): 4 served 2) Community Service training: 12 served 3) Community Meeting with Mt. Prospect Police: 165 served 4) Family History Workshop: 44 served 5) Finance Mentoring "Hand Up": 12 served Part III, Line 30 - Social & Community Outreach events - Creates opportunities and/or peer-to-peer interactions in safe environments: Events included: 1) Boxwood Bash Community Festival, an annual event: 374 attending (registered), 20 agencies/churches participated, 18 Volunteers 2) Food Pantry (food distribution to families in need, held weekly at 2 alternative locations with 9 stores providing food items & Higher Up providing countless volunteers to handle the organization & distribution: 5123 families served & 7 local pantries assisted each week. 3) Boys Christmas Party: 7 served, Boys Club Kick-off: 12 served, 4 volunteers, 2 parents 4) Thanksgiving Dinner: 81 attended, Holiday Meals: Thanksgiving (Turkey & 4 sides), Christmas (Ham & 4 sides) meals provided by Jewel Osco Mt. Prospect - 313 meals Families at our pantry 4 local pantries we assist. 5) Christmas Community Party: 70 attended, 14 volunteers 6) Holiday Smile Maker Packs: 51 served7) Pop-Up Food Pantry: 57 guests, 11 volunteers 8) Veterans Project: 407 served, 7 other VA/Agencies serving countless Vets received collected supplies needed, 18 volunteers packed & helped at pick-up 9) School Supplies Project (2 events): 400 packs & large quantity of additional supplies given to 3 school districts for kids in need. 21 volunteers sorted & packed 10) Ladies Purse Project: 40 Ladies served, 5 volunteers packed 11) Spring Community Party: 47 served, 22 volunteers & 15 bikes (new & restored) given to kids 12) Board/Volunteer Christmas Parties (2 events): 28 attended. Part III, Line 31 - Physical Programs - Helps Participants to be challenged physically & develop teamwork skills. Activities included: Weekly athletic activity including open gym nights: 249 served, Boys Club outings - 15 served, 3 volunteers April 14, 2025 - received Notice CP211A "We approved your Form 8868, Application of time to File and Exempt Organization Return." File form by November 15, 2025, electronically.