Nonprofit · EIN 34-1604071
REACHING HEIGHTS
Tax-exempt · STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $172,694 | $261,991 | -$89,297 | $338,242 | – | $328,242 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $168,870 | $168,870 | $0 | $236,044 | $1,121 | $234,923 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $133,224 | $145,694 | -$12,470 | $234,085 | $1,851 | $226,014 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $67,886
- Program service revenue
- $104,778
- Investment income
- $30
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,166
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $42,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $106,523
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $94,342
- Occupancy
- $13,556
- Printing, publications and postage
- $7,272
- Other expenses
- $32,132
- Program services (functional)
- $28,919
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $236,044
- Total assets, end of year
- $338,242
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $328,242
- Cash, savings and investments
- $302,362
- Gross receipts
- $172,694
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA C PENICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $42,000 |
| JOSIE MOORE | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| MAZIE ADAMS | INTERIM VICE PRES | 3 | $0 |
| ADAORA SCHMIEDL | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| CINDY SABIK | INTERIM SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| ODASHA BLUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARTY GELFAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HAWTHORNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BETSY KECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SALLY KRAMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LANG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DAN HEINTZ | BOE REP | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTAL REAVES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN WERTHEIM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ KIRBY | EX OFFICIO NONVOTING | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOY HOWARD | PARENT MENTOR | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Penick | Executive Director | 40 | $42,000 |
| Joy Howard | Parent Mentor | 20 | $0 |
| Adaora Schmiedl | Interim President | 3 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Walker | Interim Vice President | 3 | $0 |
| Jennifer Lang | Interim Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Betsy Keck | Interim Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| NiQuita Baker | Director | 1 | $0 |
| ODasha Blue | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Dixon | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Marty Gelfand | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Irena Hawkins | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sally Kramer | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Liza Manzari | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Josie Moore | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Derek Solomon | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Angela Stubbs | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Werrtheim | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTA HAWTHORNE | FORMER EXEC | 40 | $42,500 |
| ERICA PENICK | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $0 |
| NATHANIAL MOOREHOUSE PHD | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| MAZIE ADAMS | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $0 |
| ADAORA SCHMIEDL | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| CINDY SABIK | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| LANCE GODARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HAWTHORNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARIEGABRIELLE JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SALLY KRAMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MALIA LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN MCINTYRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOSIE MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| EVE MCPHERSON PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTAL REAVES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN WERTHEIM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DITTE WOLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13500 PEARL RD, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136-3400
- In care of
- % ERICA PENICK
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MAZIE ADAMS, INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (216) 932-5110
- Website
- REACHINGHEIGHTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HRB TAX GROUP INC
Mission
REACHING HEIGHTS ADVANCES EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND STUDENT SUCCESS IN THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS COMMUNITY THROUGH A PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOLS.
Program accomplishments
- DURING FY 2024-2025 THE PARENT MENTOR PROJECT PROVIDED INDIVIDUALZED GUIDANCE AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT TO APPROXIMATELY 640 FAMILIES, HELPING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS NAVIGATE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES, UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS, PREPARE FOR IEP AND 504 MEETINGS, AND ACCESS CRITICAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT INCREASED BY 25% OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR. MANY VILLAGES, REACHING HEIGHTS' FLAGSHIP VOLUNTEER TUTORING AND PRACTICE-PARTNERING PROGRAM, CONTINUED TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT. IN 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, THE PROGRAM EXPANDED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH HEIGHTS LIBRARIES, LAUNCHING AN AFTER-SCHOOL SITE AT NOBLE NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY. THE PROGRAM SERVED 235 STUDENTS, ENGAGED 17 NEW VOLUNTEERS, AND GENERATED MORE THAN 1400 VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS. THE REACHING HEIGHTS SUMMER MUSIC CAMP REMAINED A HIGHLY VALUED ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE CH-UH INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM. THE WEEK-LONG IMMERSIVE CAMP PROVIDED INTENSIVE MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND CULMINATED IN A PUBLILC PERFORMANCE ATTENDED BY OVER 150 GUESTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. 100 STUDENTS, AN ALL-TIME HIGH, PARTICIPATED DURING JUNE 2025. REACHING HEIGHTS LAUNCHED THE ROLE MODELS ECONOMIC MOBILITY PROGRAM, AN INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE CONNECTING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS THROUGH PAID WORK EXPERIENCES, MENTORSHIP, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION. DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 9 LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 12 STUDENTS WITH MEANINGFUL EXPOSURE TO CAREER PATHWAYS, WORKPLACE SKILLS, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $2,300 · grants $2,300
- REACHING HEIGHTS SUMMER MUSIC CAMPExpenses $18,453 · grants $18,453
- ROLE MODELS ECONOMIC MOBILITY PROGRAMExpenses $8,166 · grants $8,166
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1604071
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $338,242
- Income (IRS master file)
- $172,694
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | July 2025 | $172,694 | $261,991 | $338,242 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2024 | $168,870 | $168,870 | $236,044 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2023 | $133,224 | $145,694 | $234,085 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 34-1604071).
Questions about REACHING HEIGHTS
- What is the EIN of REACHING HEIGHTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REACHING HEIGHTS is 34-1604071.
- Is REACHING HEIGHTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to REACHING HEIGHTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REACHING HEIGHTS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of REACHING HEIGHTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REACHING HEIGHTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended July 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of REACHING HEIGHTS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,000 (ERICA C PENICK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does REACHING HEIGHTS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $172,694, expenses of $261,991 and total assets of $338,242 at year end.
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