Higher Ground Academy
- Assets
- $14.1m
- Revenue
- $16.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 213
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 05/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 41-1886212
Organization Overview
Higher Ground Academy is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B25) the organization is classified as: Secondary & High Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Higher Ground Academy employed 213 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Higher Ground Academy 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 Academy generated $16.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, ETHICAL, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WHO ARE READY FOR ALL THE CHALLENGES OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. TO THAT END, STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM THE ACADEMY WILL BE COLLEGE READY, STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, AND ETHICAL CITIZENS WHO VALUE HARD WORK, HONESTY, INTEGRITY, EQUITY, AND DIVERSITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENT'S MAXIMUM INTELLECTUAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO MEET 21ST CENTURY STANDARDS OF EDUCATION THROUGH CONCERTED PREPARATION TO PURSUE POST-SECONDARY AND POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDIES. IT IS INTENDED THAT STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM HIGHER GROUND ACADEMY WILL BE ADEQUATELY PREPARED TO ASSUME LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND IN THEIR FIELDS OF ENDEAVOR. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 THE ACADEMY SERVED AN ESTIMATED 1,035 STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Samuel Yigzaw Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $201,129 |
Neliya Tkachenko Director/teacher | Trustee | 41 | $64,146 |
Denise Toussaint Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Tate Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abdille Mohamed Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Mcgrath Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pride Transportation Bus Service Llc Transportation Contractor | 6/29/21 | $939,868 |
Bergankdv Finance Consultant | 6/29/21 | $131,500 |
Ckc Good Food Food Service Catering | 6/29/21 | $329,979 |
Harris Mechanical Services Llc Hvac Contractor | 6/29/21 | $258,504 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,486,226 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,600 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,496,826 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,662,089 |
| Investment income | $2,564 |
| 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 | $16,161,479 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $21,100 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $8,200 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $262,440 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $200,588 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,724,466 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $644,994 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,005,264 |
| Payroll taxes | $495,110 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $187,546 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,095,689 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $285,573 |
| Information technology | $334,969 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,097,549 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,284 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $134,457 |
| Insurance | $73,592 |
| All other expenses | $34,505 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,884,281 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,543,886 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,259,068 |
| 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 | $46,471 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $979,648 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,294,816 |
| Total assets | $14,123,889 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,211,859 |
| 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 | $10,753,251 |
| Total liabilities | $11,965,110 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $1,128,481 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $979,648 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $50,650 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $14,123,889 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Higher Ground Academy has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Eleven Twenty Seven Foundation Tr Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hope Christian Schools Inc Waukesha, WI | $8,169,327 | $30,403,375 |
Higher Ground Academy St Paul, MN | $14,123,889 | $16,161,479 |
St Johns Northwestern Military Academy Inc Delafield, WI | $17,393,633 | $8,781,742 |
Conserve School Corporation Land O Lakes, WI | $44,507,562 | $11,154,750 |
Cotter Schools Winona, MN | $89,286,042 | $67,304,233 |
Marshall School Duluth, MN | $17,596,979 | $9,866,357 |
Spectrum High School Elk River, MN | $6,267,072 | $9,361,830 |
Minnesota State High School League Brooklyn Center, MN | $6,775,860 | $10,103,240 |
Southwest Christian High School Inc Chaska, MN | $31,591,589 | $9,167,996 |
Wayland Academy Beaver Dam, WI | $38,778,158 | $5,826,900 |
Math And Science Academy Woodbury, MN | $4,903,401 | $5,823,529 |
Transcenter For Youth Inc Milwaukee, WI | $3,574,936 | $5,873,696 |