Center For The Advancement Of Higher Knowledge, operating under the name Higher Knowledge Inc, is located in Buford, GA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Higher Knowledge Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Higher Knowledge Inc generated $307.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $315.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CATRANGERS HAS RESCUED OVER 6000 CATS AND KITTENS AND PLACED THEM IN LOVING HOMES, PROVIDED MEDICAL CARE FOR COUNTLESS OTHERS, AND ASSISTED MANY FAMILIES IN FEEDING AND CARING FOR THEIR FURRY FAMILY MEMBERS. THIS INCLUDES MANY SENIORS AND SPECIAL NEEDS KITTIES WHO WOULD TRULY HAVE NO OTHER PLACE TO GO. THAT'S WHY CATRANGERS WAS FOUNDED AS THE 'SPECIAL FORCES' OF CAT RESCUE. CATRANGERS RESCUES ONLY ANIMALS THAT ARE FACING IMMINENT EUTHANASIA OR OTHER LIFE THREATENING EVENT. THESE CAN BE SHELTER ANIMALS ON DEATH ROW, ABANDONED ANIMALS, OR EVEN THOSE CAUGHT UP IN A FAMILY CRISIS. CATRANGERS WORKS PRIMARILY THROUGH THEIR ADOPTION & VISITOR CENTER IN BUFORD, GEORGIA, WHERE RESCUED KITTIES CAN RECOVER BEFORE FINDING THEIR LOVING FOREVER HOMES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE IMPLEMENTED OUR COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM TO ARRANGE LOW COST SPAY NEUTER FOR THEIR CATS AND KITTENS. WE HAVE ALSO IMPLEMENTED A VETERINARY EXPENSE FUND TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES PROVIDE MEDICAL FOR THEIR PETS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. WE HAVE RESCUED AND PLACED OVER 750 CATS AND KITTENS IN NEW FOREVER HOMES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steven James Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Sparrow Marcioni President | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $182,714 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $182,714 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $124,288 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $307,002 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $87,521 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,972 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,549 |
Office expenses | $13,589 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,463 |
Travel | $692 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,433 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $315,405 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $70,752 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $70,752 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $70,752 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $70,752 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Center For The Advancement Of Higher Knowledge has recieved totaling $301.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $301 |
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Lifeline Animal Project Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,896,275 | $14,518,102 |
Atlanta Humane Society & Society Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Atlanta, GA | $45,392,577 | $23,205,036 |
Humane Society Of Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | $27,488,996 | $14,358,313 |
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Of The Palm Beaches Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $143,928,349 | $13,789,132 |
First Coast No More Homeless Pets Inc Jacksonville, FL | $4,744,044 | $9,777,426 |
Big Dog Ranch Rescue Inc Loxahatchee Groves, FL | $14,355,315 | $10,421,768 |
Charleston Animal Society North Charleston, SC | $28,152,121 | $9,669,520 |
Humane Society Of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | $18,586,101 | $8,768,738 |
Society For The Prevention Of Cruel Ty To Animals Tampa Bay Florida In Largo, FL | $15,524,411 | $8,682,185 |
Young-Williams Animal Center Of East Tennessee Knoxville, TN | $5,944,535 | $6,893,843 |
Humane Society Of Gr Miami Dade Cty Society For Pocta Aap Pri North Miami Beach, FL | $11,820,074 | $7,006,122 |
Jacksonville Humane Society Jacksonville, FL | $32,944,965 | $9,990,914 |