Higher Ground A Resource Center

Organization Overview

Higher Ground A Resource Center is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Higher Ground A Resource Center employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Higher Ground A Resource Center 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 06/2021, Higher Ground A Resource Center generated $747.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $777.6k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.8% per year over the past 6 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HIGHER GROUND'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER ONE LIFE AT A TIME TO REACH, TRANSFORM, AND ELEVATE THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH LOVE AND BUILDING CHARACTER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOR THE LAST DECADE, HIGHER GROUND HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF HIGH OUTCOMES DELIVERY OF SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING SKILLS TO OUR YOUTH. NOW HIGHER GROUND IS UTILIZING ALL THESE EXPERIENCES AND THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF NATIONAL EXPERTS AND SCIENTISTS, TO BECOME AN AGENT OF SYSTEM SHIFT IN TUCSON.HIGHER GROUND IS THE CHAMPION OF RESTART SMART. RESTART SMART IS AN INITIATIVE TO CREATE A COMMUNITY SCHOOL HUB SYSTEM IN TUCSON THROUGH A MULTI-GENERATIONAL FRAMEWORK. COMMUNITY SCHOOL SYSTEMS HAVE EXISTED IN THE US FOR DECADES WITH PROVEN RESULTS IN COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, LOWER CHRONIC AND SITUATIONAL POVERTY, LOWER DROPOUT RATES, HIGHER ATTENDANCE, HIGHER RATES OF ATTAINMENT FOR STUDENTS, AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITY ECONOMIC METRICS.DURING THE PANDEMIC, HIGHER GROUND PROVIDED TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER (TMC) WITH SEL CLASSES FOR STUDENTS IN K - 5TH GRADE. DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC, FULL-DAY EDUCATIONAL AND SEL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS WERE PROVIDED TO ADDRESS A STAFFING SHORTAGE BECAUSE OF THE SCHOOL CLOSURES. IN ADDITION, SEL INSTRUCTORS ASSISTED STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSES WHILE RUNNING SEL PROGRAMS DURING BREAKS AND THE AFTER-SCHOOL SETTING. LASTLY, HIGHER GROUND IS ALSO IN THE MIDDLE OF DEVELOPING AN APP TO DELIVER THEIR HIGH OUTCOMES SEL METHODS STRAIGHT TO THE HANDS OF THE YOUTH.HIGHER GROUND RECEIVED $125,000 OF DONATED RENT FROM TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (50,000 SQUARE FEET @ $2.50 PER SQUARE FOOT).


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jansen Azarias
CEO
$62,574
Ramon Valadez
Board Chair
$0
Ken Heeter
Board Treasurer
$0
Theresa Tenace
Board Secretary
$0
Alexys Rodgers
Board Member
$0
Charlinda Haudley
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $127,705
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$438,683
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$566,388
Total Program Service Revenue$180,712
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 $747,100

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Higher Ground A Resource Center has recieved totaling $8,891.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$8,891
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