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Nonprofit · EIN 36-4736711

HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · FT MYERS, FL 33908

Financials

$9.2M$6.5M2023$29.4M$3.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$29,444,757$3,432,969$26,011,788$30,181,701$190,963$29,990,738
June 30, 2024990$9,247,330$6,545,553$2,701,777$3,902,503$220,081$3,682,422
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$29,242,067
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$158,890
Net rental income
$42,800
Net gain from sales of assets
$21,624
Other revenue
$43,800

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,688,378
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$134,931
Other salaries and wages
$137,511
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$273,427
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,954
Accounting fees
$19,322
Occupancy
$41,354
Program services (functional)
$3,205,709
Management and general (functional)
$77,061
Fundraising (functional)
$150,199

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,902,503
Total assets, end of year
$30,181,701
Total liabilities, end of year
$190,963
Net assets, end of year
$29,990,738
Net assets without donor restrictions
$244,203
Net assets with donor restrictions
$29,746,535
Gross receipts
$29,444,757
Employees
0
Volunteers
18
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
KATHRYN KELLYPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
24$120,252$80,180$9,928
DALE MAUSTELLERDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
1$2,725$62,850$9,858
ARMANDO LLECHUCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0$0
JAN-ERIK HUSTRULIDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
TOM LYTTONSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0$0
TRACIE BAGANSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JIM DWYERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
JAMIE FAUTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
BRYAN FILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
BETSY HINDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
DOUG JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
CHRIS LOPEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
TERI PALMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
CARSON PEARLMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
BETH PRATHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAVIER SALAZARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SUSAN SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DAVID VAZQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TERRI WADEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ALESHA WATCHOWSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
KATHRYN KELLYPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
28$131,023$56,153$8,811
DALE MAUSTELLERDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
1$2,413$55,491$8,628
ARMANDO LLECHUCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0$0
JAN-ERIK HUSTRULIDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
BRYAN FILSONSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
TRACIE BAGANSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JIM DWYERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
JAMIE FAUTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
BETSY HINDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
DOUG JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
CHRIS LOPEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
TOM LYTTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
TERI PALMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
CARSON PEARLMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
BETH PRATHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JAVIER SALAZARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
SUSAN SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
KEVIN SHIMPDIRECTOR (THRU 12/2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DAVID VAZQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
TERRI WADEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0
ALESHA WATCHOWSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
15570 HAGIE DR, FT MYERS, FL 33908-2890
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KATHRYN KELLY, 15570 HAGIE DRIVE, FT MYERS, FL 33908
Signed the 990
KATHRYN KELLY, PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone
(239) 482-7706
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO THE HEIGHTS CENTER, INC., WHICH WORKS TO FUFILL THE ORIGINAL MISSION OF THE HEIGHTS FOUNDATION, INC. (FOUNDATION). HARLEM HEIGHTS IS A SEVERELY DISTRESSED COMMUNITY, "CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O"WITH KIDS LIVING IN POVERTY AT TWICE THE RATE OF THE REST OF LEE COUNTY. THE SOLUTION TO POVERTY IS EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY. WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN PROVIDE TUTORING FOR KIDS STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL, JOB TRAINING FOR HARD WORKING PARENTS, AND ACCESS TO LIFELONG EDUCATION AND WELLNESS CREATING AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT FUTURE FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.THE HEIGHTS FOUNDATION WORKS TO BUILD STRONG, SELF-SUFFICIENT FAMILIES IN THE HARLEM HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD. OUR MISSION IS TO:- SUPPORT EDUCATION AND WELLNESS,- PROMOTE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND- PROVIDE THE BENEFITS OF ENRICHMENT AND THE ARTS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT STRONG, SELF-SUFFICIENT FAMILIES IN THE HARLEM HEIGHTS COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO THE HEIGHTS CENTER. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED OVER $900,000 TO THE HEIGHTS CENTER TO SUPPORT THEIR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING HURRICANE IAN RELIEF. HARLEM HEIGHTS IS A SEVERELY DISTRESSED COMMUNITY, WITH KIDS LIVING IN POVERTY AT TWICE THE RATE OF THE REST OF LEE COUNTY. THE SOLUTION TO POVERTY IS EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY. WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN PROVIDE TUTORING FOR KIDS STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL, JOB TRAINING FOR HARD WORKING PARENTS, AND ACCESS TO LIFELONG EDUCATION AND WELLNESS CREATING AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT FUTURE FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $3,205,709 · grants $2,688,378

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-4736711
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type I
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$30,181,701
Income (IRS master file)
$29,444,757

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$2,495,121$1,571,879$1,056,222IRS
990June 2022$3,356,722$3,750,686$282,061IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC is 36-4736711.
Is HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHRYN KELLY.
Who are the officers and directors of HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,252 (KATHRYN KELLY, PRESIDENT/CEO).
How much revenue does HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,444,757, expenses of $3,432,969 and total assets of $30,181,701 at year end.

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