EIN 46-3554404

Higher Heights Leadership Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Higher Heights Leadership Fund is building a national civic engagement infrastructure and network to strengthen black women's Leadership capability through a long term strategy to expand and support black women's Leadership at all levels.
Total revenues
$1,617,351
2023
Total expenses
$1,352,470
2023
Total assets
$1,030,638
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

Program areas at Higher Heights Leadership Fund

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.
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.
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 X chat events and seeking to expand earned media opportunities. Compile, conduct and release research on Black womens political and civic leadership
#BlackWomenVote, a non partisan 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 tool for Black women to prepare to vote, and get out the vote within their social networks.
Outreach and Partnership - Expand relationships with national and local partners to expand Higher Heights reach to support programming and intend convenings and meetings.
Network Developing a network of Black women and allies and providing members with education, trainin, and tools to harness their political power. Create on and offline activities and networking opportunities to help Black women lead.

Who funds Higher Heights Leadership Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF)For General Support$200,000
Women Donors Network (WDN)General Support$100,000
William F Harnisch FoundationGeneral Operations Support$100,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Higher Heights Leadership Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Glynda C. CarrPresident and Chief Executive Officer$70,271
Lisa HargroveChief of Staff$91,467
Aprill O. TurnerVice President of Communications and External Affairs$117,055
Eboni TaylorVice President of Programs
Shannon ArthurVice President of Institutional Development
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Higher Heights Leadership Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,617,274
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$77
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$1,617,351

Form 990s for Higher Heights Leadership Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 13, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Women Donors Network (WDN)
January 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF)
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
African Americans
Characteristics
Political advocacyGrassroots organizingNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
147 Prince St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Kings County, NY
Website URL
higherheightsleadershipfund.org/ 
Phone
(646) 206-5931
IRS details
EIN
46-3554404
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R00: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy: General
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0251770
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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