High Ground Institute Inc
- Assets
- $69.7k
- Revenue
- $263.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-4568958
Organization Overview
High Ground Institute Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. High Ground Institute 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 12/2023, High Ground Institute Inc generated $263.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $313.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HIGH GROUND INSTITUTE STRIVES TO CREATE A STRONGER, MORE VIBRANT WISCONSIN. THE INSTITUTE WORKS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING ENHANCING COMMUNICATION AND FOSTERING LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, HIGH GROUND INSTITUTE WORKED TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S ENGAGEMENT WITH CIVIC LIFE THROUGH MASS COMMUNICAITON TECHNIQUES AND A FOCUS ON DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH. HIGH GROUND INSTITUTE PARTICIPATED IN A REGULAR TWO-WAY DIALOGUE WITH THE PUBLIC AROUND ISSUES SUCH AS INCREASED AWARENESS AROUND WATER QUALITY ISSUES IN WISCONSIN, PROVIDING FAIR AND REPRESENTATIONAL ELECTORAL MAPS, INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WORKING TOWARD THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMAS, EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ON RESPONSIBLY DISPOSING THEIR UNUSED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, CREATED MEDICATION DISPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL FIRE/EMS AGENCIES AND PHARMACIES IN RESPONSE TO THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC, AND ENCOURAGED RESIDENTS TO REGISTER TO VOTE. ADDITIONALLY, HIGH GROUND INSTITUTE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION CAPACITY TO OVER 85 ORGANIZATIONS TO DATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Martha Love Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pablo Muirhead Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thad Nation Executive Di | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Marlene Ott Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $101,066 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $101,066 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $162,568 |
| Investment income | $9 |
| 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 | $263,643 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,449 |
| 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 | $18,484 |
| Office expenses | $5,527 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $400 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $313,449 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,678 |
| 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 | $69,678 |
| 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 | $69,678 |
| 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 | $69,678 |