Nonprofit · EIN 46-3554404
HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $948,209 | $1,728,060 | -$779,851 | $262,785 | $45,639 | $217,146 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,617,351 | $1,352,470 | $264,881 | $1,030,638 | $33,641 | $996,997 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $948,175
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $34
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $221,482
- Other salaries and wages
- $432,460
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $847,487
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- -$793
- Accounting fees
- $37,607
- Occupancy
- $19,153
- Travel
- $649
- Program services (functional)
- $1,632,320
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,968
- Fundraising (functional)
- $68,772
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,030,638
- Total assets, end of year
- $262,785
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $45,639
- Net assets, end of year
- $217,146
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $217,146
- Gross receipts
- $948,209
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glynda Carr | President & CEO Key employee | 20 | $100,308 | $98,459 | $370 |
| Eboni Turner | VP of Programs Key employee | 8 | $34,382 | $128,500 | $263 |
| Shannon Arthur | VP of Institutional Development Key employee | 18 | $71,501 | $86,723 | $779 |
| Aprill Turner | Vice President Key employee | 19 | $75,536 | $79,495 | $289 |
| Kennetta Piper | Events Mgr/Director of Events Key employee | 17 | $45,288 | $60,273 | $779 |
| Lisa Hargrove 81624 | Chief of Staff Key employee | 17 | $41,662 | $58,052 | $1,198 |
| Sonya Lockett | Secretary Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamika Mallory | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beatrice Sibblies | Vice Chair Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Sturdivant | Board Chair Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Sullivan | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michele Jawando | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glynda Carr | President & CEO Key employee | 20 | $118,538 | $56,503 | $22,423 |
| Lisa Hargrove | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 20 | $84,431 | $71,819 | $39,454 |
| Aprill Turner | VP of Communication and External Affairs Highest-paid employee | 20 | $117,055 | $33,944 | $24,575 |
| Sonya Lockett | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamika Mallory | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beatrice Sibblies | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Sturdivant | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Sullivan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michele Jawando | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 147 PRINCE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11201-3022
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Elizabeth Sullivan, 147 Prince Street Suite 25, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Signed the 990
- Elizabeth Sullivan, Treasurer
- Phone
- (646) 206-5931
- Return prepared by
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Mission
Our mission is to equip Black women to amplify their individual and collective political engagement power, and leadership capacity to improve the lives of Black people and strengthen American democracy.
Program accomplishments
- Strategic Planning Conducted strategic planning process and tactical plans to accelerate the growth, impact and Strategic Planning - Lead the development of a comprehensive strategic planning process and devising tactical plans to accelerate the growth, impact and sustainability of Black womens political power and leadership over the next 10 years.Expenses $62,299
- Strategic Communications/Digital Campaigns/Research Creating an environment for Black women to lead through research cultural Shifting communications work, and digital campaigns. Develop on and offline communications to help elevate Black womens voices and help shape the national narrative about Black women in American politics. Accomplished through the development of website content, production of Sunday Brunch Series, FacebookLive and Twitter chat events and seeking to expand earned media opportunities. Compile, conduct and release research on Black womens political and civic leadership.Expenses $446,937
- Convenings & Events Host events, townhalls and conversations that gather Black women in communities to discuss issues concerning Black women and their families. Events and convenings create spaces for Black women to be informed, engaged and to take action that will expand Black womens civic engagement beyond the voting booth, to increasing the number of Black women pursuing elected leadership.Expenses $202,395
- #BlackWomenVote #BlackWomenVote, a nonpartisan voter-activism campaign powered by Higher Heights is the leading, independent and trusted voice for Black women leading up to 2022 and beyond. #BlackWomenVote provides the latest election news, commentary and tools for Black women to prepare to vote, and get out the vote within their social networks.Expenses $346,882
- Outreach and Partnership Expand relationships with national and local partners to expand Higher Heights reach to support programming and attend convenings and meetings.Expenses $101,692
- Network Developing a network of Black women and allies and providing members with education, training, and tools to harness their political power. Create on and offline activities and networking opportunities to help Black women lead.Expenses $472,115
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3554404
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $262,785
- Income (IRS master file)
- $948,209
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $948,209 | $1,728,060 | $262,785 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,617,351 | $1,352,470 | $1,030,638 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,302,976 | $1,456,180 | $896,804 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 46-3554404).
Questions about HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND
- What is the EIN of HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND is 46-3554404.
- Is HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND 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 HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Elizabeth Sullivan.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,308 (Glynda Carr, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does HIGHER HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $948,209, expenses of $1,728,060 and total assets of $262,785 at year end.
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