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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3211706

HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11201

Financials

$978K$922K2023$3.5M$3.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,451,052$3,638,218-$187,166$320,872$290,319$30,553
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$978,168$922,210$55,958$246,257$28,538$217,719
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,451,052
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$363,995
Other salaries and wages
$549,682
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,191,902
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,729
Accounting fees
$37,448
Occupancy
$23,327
Depreciation
$271
Program services (functional)
$3,502,509
Management and general (functional)
$52,673
Fundraising (functional)
$83,036

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$246,257
Total assets, end of year
$320,872
Total liabilities, end of year
$290,319
Net assets, end of year
$30,553
Net assets without donor restrictions
$30,553
Gross receipts
$3,451,052
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
NY

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Glynda CarrPresident and CEO
Key employee
20$98,459$100,308$370
Eboni TaylorVP of Programs
Key employee
32$128,500$34,382$263
Shannon ArthurVP of Instiutional Development
Key employee
22$86,723$71,501$779
Aprill TurnerVP of Communications and External Affairs
Key employee
21$79,495$75,536$289
Kennetta PipperEvents Mgr/Director of Events
Key employee
23$60,273$45,288$779
Lisa Hargrove 081624Chief of Staff
Key employee
23$58,052$41,662$1,198
Denora GetachewChair
Officer
1$0$0$0
LaToia JonesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Celeste MorrisTreasurer
Officer
1$0$0$0
Elizabeth SullivanSecretary
Officer
1$0$0$0
Simone WardBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Joy WilliamsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Leah DaughtryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Glynda CarrPresident and CEO
Key employee
20$56,503$118,538$22,423
Lisa HargroveChief of Staff
Key employee
20$71,819$84,431$39,454
Aprill TurnerVice President
Key employee
20$33,944$117,055$24,575
Denora GetachewChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
LaToia JonesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Celeste MorrisTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Elizabeth SullivanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Simone WardBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Joy WilliamsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Leah DaughtryBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
147 PRINCE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11201-3022
In care of
% KIMBERLY PEELER ALLEN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Celeste Morris, 147 Prince Street Suite 25, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Signed the 990
Celeste Morris, Treasurer
Phone
(646) 206-5931
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Mission

Our mission is to increase Black womens political power to improve the lives of Black people and strengthen American democracy.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Convenings & Events Host events, townhalls, and conversations that gather Black women in communities to discuss issues concerning Black women and their families. Events and convenings create spaces for Black women to be informed, and engaged and to take action that will expand Black womens civic engagement beyond the voting booth to increase the number of Black women pursuing elected leadership.
    Expenses $1,391,765
  • Strategic Communications & Digital Campaigns/Research Develop on and offline communications to help elevate Black womens voices and help shape the national narrative about Black women in American politics. Accomplish this through the development of website content, production of the Sunday Brunch Series, Facebook Live, and Twitter chat events, and seeking to expand earned media media opportunities. Compile, conduct and release research on Black womens political and civic leadership.
    Expenses $863,881
  • Network Developing a network of Black women and allies and providing members with training and tools to harness their political power. Create on and offline activities and networking opportunities to help Black women lead from the voting booth to elected office.
    Expenses $998,429
  • Leadership Development Train the next generation of leaders by expanding our #BlackWomenLeadPolitical Leadership efforts to meet Black women where they are and move them up the ladder of engagement. Host leadership webinars that will focus on preparing Black women to take their political leadership to the next level and provide skill-building opportunities from fundraising and messaging to volunteer and staff engagement.
    Expenses $36,747
  • Strategic Planning Conducted strategic planning process and tactical plans to accelerate the growth, impact and sustainability of Black womens political power and leadership.
    Expenses $109,709
  • Outreach and Partnerships Expand relationships with national and local partners to expand Higher Heights reach to support programming and attend convenings and meetings.
    Expenses $101,978

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3211706
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$320,872
Income (IRS master file)
$3,451,052

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,451,052$3,638,218$320,872XML
990December 2023$978,168$922,210$246,257XML
990December 2022$1,005,477$1,965,949$179,376IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 45-3211706).

Questions about HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA

What is the EIN of HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA is 45-3211706.
Is HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2014.
Are donations to HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA 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 HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Celeste Morris.
Who are the officers and directors of HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,459 (Glynda Carr, President and CEO).
How much revenue does HIGHER HEIGHTS FOR AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,451,052, expenses of $3,638,218 and total assets of $320,872 at year end.

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