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EIN 41-1886212

Higher Ground Academy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
108
City
Saint Paul
State
Minnesota
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
Description
We are dedicated to creating a socially committed, morally responsible and ethnically diverse learning environment, which values students individually and collectively.
Total revenues
$19,189,915
2023
20192020202120222023$11m$15m$19m
Total expenses
$17,123,856
2023
20192020202120222023$9m$13m$17m
Total assets
$18,470,121
2023
20192020202120222023$10m$14m$18m
Num. employees
108
2023
201920202021202220230200

Program areas at Higher Ground Academy

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, 2023 the Academy served an estimated 1,048 students.

Who funds Higher Ground Academy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Alliance for Public Charter SchoolsGrant To Participate in DC Parent Rally$48,118

Personnel at Higher Ground Academy

NameTitleCompensation
Brenda KesChief Financial Officer
Samuel YigzawExecutive Director$211,861
Dustin ReevesController
Daniel McGrathChair$0
Brian SwerineSecretary$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Higher Ground Academy

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$19,082,814
Program services$38,046
Investment income and dividends$69,055
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$19,189,915

Form 990s for Higher Ground Academy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-27990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-09-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Higher Ground Academy

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Peak To Peak Charter SchoolsLafayette, CO$24,529,582
Ron Clark Academy (RCA)Atlanta, GA$10,652,454
Warren Easton Charter SchoolNew Orleans, LA$19,530,100
Alain Locke Charter SchoolChicago, IL$6,573,932
E.L. Haynes Public Charter SchoolWashington, DC$36,695,719
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter SchoolWashington, DC$33,131,845
Excelsior Charter SchoolsVictorville, CA$39,599,315
La CausaMilwaukee, WI$16,255,853
Community of Peace Academy (CPA)St Paul, MN$14,763,126
Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS)Carbondale, CO$12,644,988
Data update history
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
April 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
April 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $48,118 from National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharter schoolsK-12 schoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Receives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Ramsey County, MN
Website URL
hgacademy.org/ 
Phone
(651) 645-1000
IRS details
EIN
41-1886212
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
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