Nonprofit · EIN 86-2690644
HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $23,645 | $23,567 | $78 | $25,886 | $5,230 | $20,656 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $50,954 | $63,361 | -$12,407 | $20,578 | $0 | $20,578 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $59,157 | $50,314 | $8,843 | $5,998 | $0 | $8,843 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,894
- Program service revenue
- $2,422
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $3,329
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $15,274
- Other expenses
- $8,293
- Program services (functional)
- $23,566
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,578
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,886
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,230
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,656
- Cash, savings and investments
- $25,886
- Gross receipts
- $23,645
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Emelle | Board Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Kavita Vora | Board Vice Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Monique Jones | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Ross Emelle | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Kendra Ward | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Brownstone | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAYA EMELLE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KAVITA VORA | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE JONES | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ROSS EMELLE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAYA EMELLE | Director | 50 | $5,725 |
| MAYA EMELLE | President | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5157 OBAMA BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90016-5230
- In care of
- % MAYA EMELLE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 5157 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90016
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Maya Emelle, 5157 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90016
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Maya Emelle, Executive Director/Board Chair
- Phone
- (323) 474-5518
- Website
- Highergroundwellness.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 86-2690644 or by the name HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Educate underserved communities on behavioral practices to advance mental, emotional and physical well being.
Program accomplishments
- Greens Festival in Santa Monica on date of event 2/22/25 impacting 1200 West Los Angeles residents - in January for prep we spent $2,271.63, in February during production we spent $7,225.23, and then in March we had still had invoices dues from the festival we spent $7,637.95 and then in April $4,179.09 & May $1,331.23 we produced our first children's coloring book and educational workshops to market the book impacting 80 children in total.Expenses $23,566
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-2690644
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,886
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,645
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $23,645 | $23,567 | $25,886 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $50,954 | $63,361 | $20,578 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $59,157 | $50,314 | $5,998 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Maya Emelle | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 86-2690644).
Questions about HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS
- What is the EIN of HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS is 86-2690644.
- Is HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Maya Emelle.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HIGHER GROUND WELLNESS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,645, expenses of $23,567 and total assets of $25,886 at year end.
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