Nonprofit · EIN 84-3298535
HIGGY BEARS
Tax-exempt · KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $376,835 | $420,221 | -$43,386 | $11,600 | $0 | $11,600 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $143,571 | $151,576 | -$8,005 | $291 | $16,184 | -$15,893 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $89,019
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $287,816
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $60,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $29,854
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $96,728
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,223
- Accounting fees
- $18,336
- Travel
- $24,926
- Program services (functional)
- $420,221
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $291
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,600
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,600
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,600
- Gross receipts
- $376,835
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Higginson | President Trustee or director | 0 | $60,000 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN HIGGINSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $58,702 |
| MEGHAN ARREAZA | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KENNETH HIGGINSON | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3586 LIVERPOOL AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-5280
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 3586 Liverpool Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49009
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lauren Higginson, 3586 LIVERPOOL AVE, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Lauren Higginson, 3586 Liverpool Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49009
- Signed the 990
- Lauren Higginson, President
- Phone
- (269) 364-0655
- Website
- https://higgybears.com/
- Return prepared by
- 1800ACCOUNTANT LLC
Mission
HIGGY BEARS HELP NORMALIZE SCOLIOSIS THROUGH TEDDY BEARS,COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- Higgy Bears are special teddy bears specifically for kids with scoliosis. They wear matching mini scoliosis braces and have rods sewn into their backs for kids that have had surgery. They are a friend where one did not exist. Higgy Bears are donated to children's hospitals across the country. Higgy Bears truly make scoliosis more "bear-able" for kids with scoliosis!Expenses $420,221
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3298535
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,600
- Income (IRS master file)
- $376,835
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $376,835 | $420,221 | $11,600 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $143,571 | $151,576 | $291 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Lauren Higginson | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Lauren Higginson | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Lauren Higginson | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 84-3298535).
Questions about HIGGY BEARS
- What is the EIN of HIGGY BEARS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGGY BEARS is 84-3298535.
- Is HIGGY BEARS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to HIGGY BEARS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGGY BEARS 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 HIGGY BEARS 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 HIGGY BEARS 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 HIGGY BEARS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Lauren Higginson.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGGY BEARS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (Lauren Higginson, President).
- How much revenue does HIGGY BEARS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $376,835, expenses of $420,221 and total assets of $11,600 at year end.
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