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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1455865

HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC

Also known as HIGHER GROUND

Tax-exempt · ANAHEIM, CA 92805

Financials

$1.9M$1.3M2023$2.4M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,389,294$2,122,909$266,385$4,630,505$975,695$3,654,810
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$1,938,349$1,319,642$618,707$3,561,797$249,242$3,312,555
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,576,131
of which government grants
$5,622
Program service revenue
$494,360
Investment income
$121,231
Net gain from sales of assets
$791
Net income from fundraising events
$197,572
Other revenue
$197,572

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$138,963
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$3,173
Other salaries and wages
$1,343,247
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,470,951
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,777
Travel
$11,034
Depreciation
$28,673
Program services (functional)
$2,040,154
Management and general (functional)
$77,758
Fundraising (functional)
$4,997

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,561,797
Total assets, end of year
$4,630,505
Total liabilities, end of year
$975,695
Net assets, end of year
$3,654,810
Land, buildings and equipment
$444,327
Publicly traded securities
$1,844,379
Net assets without donor restrictions
$767,606
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,887,204
Gross receipts
$2,397,472
Employees
150
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
CA

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 / weekCompensation
JESSE PAYNEEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$3,173
JOSEPH BALDOFOUNDER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL DELUCATREASURER
Officer
5$0
JOE SLOWENSKYBOARD CHAIRM
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CARLOS HERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ROB PIERCESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
VERONICA FULLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CHARITY GILBRETHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JOSE MORENOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TARA CAMPBELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BRETT SCHURTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MIRVAIS AMINYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOSEPH BALDOEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
JORGE CISNEROSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KEN CLARKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
VERONICA FULLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CHARITY GILBRETHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CARLOS HERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TAMIE LEDESMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSE MORENOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROB PIERCESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOE SLOWENSKYBOARD CHAIRM
Trustee or director
1$0
RAND SPERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MICHAEL DELUCATREASURER
Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1535 E BROADWAY 220A, ANAHEIM, CA 92805-4313
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JESSE PAYNE, 23001 E LA PALMA AVE 220A, YORBA LINDA, CA 92887
Signed the 990
JESSE PAYNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(714) 692-8206
Return prepared by
DELUCA ACCOUNTANCY CORP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-1455865 or by the name HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF THIS CORPORATION IS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL AND ARE TO SEEK, CULTIVATE, AND OBTAIN REVENUES TO BE USED FOR DEVELOPING AND EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT RISK YOUTHS AND AT RISK FAMILIES. DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT CURRICULUM FOR JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PARTNERING WITH YOUTH THROUGH MENTORING AND ATHLETICS TO PROVIDE BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE ALTERNATIVES FOR AT RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
    Expenses $2,040,154 · grants $138,963 · revenue $2,070,491

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
46-1455865
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,630,505
Income (IRS master file)
$2,397,472

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,389,294$2,122,909$4,630,505XML
990December 2023$2,433,291$1,569,161$3,561,797XML
990December 2022$1,113,567$1,120,570$2,589,222IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 46-1455865).

Questions about HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC

What is the EIN of HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC is 46-1455865.
Is HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES 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 HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC 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 GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC 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 GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JESSE PAYNE.
Who are the officers and directors of HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,173 (JESSE PAYNE, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,389,294, expenses of $2,122,909 and total assets of $4,630,505 at year end.

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