Heights Philadelphia

Organization Overview

Heights Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1949. As of 06/2022, Heights Philadelphia employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heights Philadelphia 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 06/2022, Heights Philadelphia generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME, FIRST GENERATION-TO-COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY FOR ADMISSION TO AND SUCCESS IN COLLEGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS: PHILADELPHIA FUTURES' DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS (SPONSOR-A-SCHOLAR FOUNDED IN 1990 AND COLLEGE CONNECTION LAUNCHED IN 2013) PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO REMOVE THE BARRIERS THAT HAVE TRADITIONALLY PREVENTED LOW-INCOME, FIRST-GENERATION-TO-COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM ACHIEVING COLLEGE SUCCESS. OUR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS SERVE STUDENTS ATTENDING PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC, PUBLIC CHARTER AND PAROCHIAL HIGH SCHOOLS. OUR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS OFFER (I) YEAR-ROUND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT; (II) PERSONALIZED COLLEGE GUIDANCE; (III) FINANCIAL INCENTIVES; (IV) EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES; (V) GENDER-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING; AND (VI) INDIVIDUALIZED STAFF SUPPORT.


COLLEGE SUCCESS SERVICES: PHILADELPHIA FUTURES' COLLEGE SUCCESS SERVICES PROVIDE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN OUR DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS (SPONSOR-A-SCHOLAR AND COLLEGE CONNECTION) WITH INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE THROUGH COLLEGE. IN ADDITION TO STAFF SUPPORT, COLLEGIANS RECEIVE FUNDS FOR COLLEGE RELATED EXPENSES, CAREER COUNSELING AND A CONNECTION TO INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PHILADELPHIA FUTURES' CAREER FUTURES INITIATIVE. COLLEGE STAFF ALSO SUPPORT OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH A RANGE OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.


OUTREACH FUTURES: PHILADELPHIA FUTURES' OUTREACH FUTURES INITIATIVE BRINGS THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES AND EXPERTISE TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY. OUTREACH FUTURES OFFERS A RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT PHILADELPHIA. A KEY COMPONENT OF PHILADELPHIA FUTURES' OUTREACH SERVICES IS THE ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF STEP UP TO COLLEGE: PHILADELPHIA'S GUIDE TO THE COLLEGE PREPARATION, APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID PROCESSES. COPIES OF THE GUIDE ARE DISTRIBUTED TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA WITHOUT COST TO REMOVE ANY BARRIERS TO ACCESS. CONTENT FROM THE GUIDE ALSO IS AVAILABLE THROUGH DIGITAL MEDIA.


PHILADELPHIA FUTURES HAS A CONTRACT WITH THE CHARLES E. ELLIS TRUST TO ADMINISTER FUNDS TO ELIGIBLE PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FOR TUITION AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT. EXPENSES ARE THOSE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE TRUST. ADDITIONALLY, PHILADELPHIA FUTURES ADMINISTERED 2 PROGRAMS IN PHILADELPHIA WHICH AWARDED STUDENTS FOR THEIR ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sara Woods
Executive Director
$125,000
Raj Tewari
Chair
$0
Olenga Anabui
Vice Chair
$0
Kevin R Boyle
Chair Emeritus
$0
Stuart George
Treasurer
$0
Mimi Lurio
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$21,661
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$2,998
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,952,495
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $127,652
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,977,154
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $344,579
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $485,574
Net Income from Fundraising Events $62,273
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,219,514

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Heights Philadelphia has recieved totaling $22,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amelia Miles Foundation 26988-6 Nect

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: HIGH SCHOOL SELECTION,

$12,500
Smith Foundation

Downingtown, PA

PURPOSE: SPONSOR-A-SCHOLAR PROGRAM

$10,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,630,023
Earnings-$246,020
Net Contributions$250
Ending Balance$2,384,253

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