Nonprofit · EIN 54-0736355
HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,838,128 | $5,878,032 | -$39,904 | $1,980,465 | $1,699,255 | $281,210 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,600,056 | $5,721,251 | -$121,195 | $1,288,935 | $967,821 | $321,114 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,062,165 | $5,864,130 | $198,035 | $1,424,162 | $981,853 | $442,309 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,826,831
- of which government grants
- $5,826,503
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $73
- Other revenue
- $11,224
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $236,166
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,343,324
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,374,517
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $42,925
- Occupancy
- $164,893
- Travel
- $4,714
- Depreciation
- $72,056
- Program services (functional)
- $5,193,311
- Management and general (functional)
- $684,721
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,288,935
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,980,465
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,699,255
- Net assets, end of year
- $281,210
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $446,878
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $281,210
- Gross receipts
- $5,838,128
- Employees
- 87
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1963
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATISHA HOWZE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,345 | $4,594 |
| KASSAHUN ENDAYLALU | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $84,564 | $5,428 |
| TYRONE BRADLEY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT ENGDAHL | VICE CHAIRPERSON/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLADYS COMMONS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA ALDAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BRECKENRIDGE | DIRECTOR (THRU 03/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY LAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCRECIA MARROQUIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY MCCOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD MCGUCKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE SUMMERS | DIRECTOR (THRU 03/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOIS TOOMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULINA WHITE | HISTORIAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESMOND TUTU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAYYIARA SIDDIQUI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATISHA HOWZE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $93,465 | $2,105 |
| KASSAHUN ENDAYLALU | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $79,710 | $5,577 |
| TYRONE BRADLEY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT ENGDAHL | VICE CHAIRPERSON/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLADYS COMMONS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA ALDAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BRECKENRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY LAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCRECIA MARROQUIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY MCCOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD MCGUCKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE SUMMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOIS TOOMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULINA WHITE | HISTORIAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ANN CORNISH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (TERMED 6/30/2023) Officer | 40 | $109,978 | $14,453 |
| KASSAHUN ENDAYLALU | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $49,980 | $8,361 |
| TYRONE BRADLEY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT ENGDAHL | VICE CHAIRPERSON/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLADYS COMMONS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA ALDAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BRECKENRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY LAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCRECIA MARROQUIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY MCCOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD MCGUCKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE SUMMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOIS TOOMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULINA WHITE | HISTORIAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATISHA HOWZE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (START 3/10/2023) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5920B SUMMERS LN, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041-1634
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LATISHA HOWZE, 5920-B SUMMERS LANE, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041
- Signed the 990
- LATISHA HOWZE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (703) 820-2457
- Website
- WWW.HIGHERHORIZONS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
HIGHER HORIZONS PROVIDES QUALITY EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES GROW IN MEANINGFUL WAYS. WE SUPPORT AND EMPOWER CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND STAFF AS THEY GROW TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND ADVOCACY.WE OFFER CONSISTENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE CORE ELEMENTS OF HEAD START, BELIEVING THAT EVERYONE HAS GIFTS AND TALENTS TO OFFER WITHIN OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY. IT IS OUR GOAL TO ASSIST CHILDREN TO DEVELOP SOCIALLY, COGNITIVELY, PHYSICALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY WHILE FOSTERING A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE AND A LOVE FOR LEARNING. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING A SIGNIFICANT HEAD START EXPERIENCE THROUGH SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY AND STAFF, EMPHASIZING POSITIVE CHILD OUTCOMES THROUGH FAMILY PARTICIPATION.
Program accomplishments
- EARLY HEAD START - EARLY HEAD START PROVIDES NO-COST QUALITY CHILDCARE SERVICES, EXTENDED SOCIAL SERVICES, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND PRENATAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO 128 INFANTS TODDLERS AND EXPECTANT MOTHERS ENROLLED IN OUR PROGRAM. EACH DEDICATED STAFFER RECEIVES OVER 20 HOURS ANNUALLY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TO STAY PREPARED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES. THIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRANSLATES TO ONGOING SUPPORT OF YOUNGEST LEARNERS' OVERALL DEVELOPMENT. HIGHER HORIZONS EARLY HEAD START HAS CREATED AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE INFANTS AND TODDLERS CAN FLOURISH AND DEVELOP IMPORTANT SKILLS SUCH AS SELF-AWARENESS, INDEPENDENCE, AND SELF-EXPRESSION. FAMILIES ARE BETTER PREPARED AND INFORMED ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE ENGAGED IN THE PROGRAM. DATA FROM CHILD ASSESSMENTS HAVE SHOWN GROWTH ON A CONTINUUM DUE TO THE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT PROVIDED IN THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO THE CLASSROOM, EARLY HEAD START EXTENDS SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN THE HOME. STAFF MAKE HOME VISITS, ESPECIALLY TO THE HOMES OF PARENTS WITH NEWBORNS AND OLDER INFANTS, TO HELP STRENGTHEN PARENTING SKILLS AND TO HEAR AND RESPOND TO PARENTAL CONCERNS. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS - THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE QUARTERLY DIAPER DISTRIBUTIONS FOR OUR FAMILIES, RETENTION STIPENDS IN EFFORTS TO RETAIN OUR QUALITY STAFFING WERE DISTRIBUTED. EDUCATION CONSULTANTS WERE HIRED TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON SUPPORT FOR ALL TEACHING STAFF IN SUPPORT OF FIDELITY TO THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM, CLASS OBSERVATION SUPPORT IN LANGUAGE MODELING AND WELLNESS SESSIONS WERE PROVIDED TO THE STAFF DURING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS. STAFF WERE ABLE TO TAKE A YEARLONG CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE COURSE CATERED AROUND SELF -REGULATION.Expenses $2,109,310
- LOCAL HEAD START - LOCAL HEAD START PROGRAMMING ALLOWS 84 CHILDREN TO HAVE A VARIETY OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN PREPARATION FOR SCHOOL READINESS. CHILDREN ARE OFFERED ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH ART, MUSIC, MOVEMENT, AND STORYTELLING. THEY PARTICIPATE IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY, AND LEARN ABOUT BOOKS, WORDS, NUMBERS, AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMMUNICATE THEIR IDEAS AND FEELINGS, AND TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS. FAMILIES OF ENROLLED CHILDREN ARE SUPPORTED IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE ENGAGED IN THE PROGRAM. EACH DEDICATED STAFFER RECEIVES OVER 20 HOURS ANNUALLY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TO STAY PREPARED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES.Expenses $1,599,730
- HEAD START - HEAD START PROGRAMMING ALLOWS 88 CHILDREN TO HAVE A VARIETY OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN PREPARATION FOR SCHOOL READINESS. CHILDREN ARE OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH ART, MUSIC, MOVEMENT, AND STORYTELLING. THEY PARTICIPATE IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY, AND LEARN ABOUT BOOKS, WORDS, NUMBERS, AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMMUNICATE THEIR IDEAS AND FEELINGS, AND TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS. THE HEAD START PROGRAM ALSO WORKS WITH THE CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO HELP THEM MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. EACH DEDICATED STAFFER RECEIVES OVER 20 HOURS ANNUALLY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TO STAY PREPARED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES.Expenses $1,189,948
- USDA PROGRAMExpenses $294,323
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-0736355
- 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
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,980,465
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,838,128
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,838,128 | $5,878,032 | $1,980,465 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,600,056 | $5,721,251 | $1,288,935 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,062,165 | $5,864,130 | $1,424,162 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,205,437 | $4,963,694 | $1,021,941 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 54-0736355).
Questions about HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER INC is 54-0736355.
- Is HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER 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 HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER 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 HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER 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 HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LATISHA HOWZE.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,345 (LATISHA HOWZE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,838,128, expenses of $5,878,032 and total assets of $1,980,465 at year end.
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