Civic Intelligence

Higher Ground USA Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 26-1117800

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 14, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.HGUSA.ORG
PO Box 788Rome, GA 30162-0788

(850) 261-5950

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

61st percentile

8.5%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$85,303

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 42.2% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

77th percentile

28%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

8.6%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$75,306

Up $16,622 (+28%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$75,306

Up $17,168 (+30%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $546 (-100%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$202,182

Up $16,080 (+8.6%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$185,014

Up $11,883 (+6.9%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$17,168

Up $4,197 (+32%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth77th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2010: $56,357Liabilities 2010: $394Net Assets 2010: $55,9632010Assets 2011: $56,884Liabilities 2011: $313Net Assets 2011: $56,5712011Assets 2012: $45,221Liabilities 2012: $54Net Assets 2012: $45,1672012Assets 2013: $58,684Liabilities 2013: $546Net Assets 2013: $58,1382013Assets 2014: $75,306Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $75,3062014Assets 2015: $95,041Liabilities 2015: $600Net Assets 2015: $94,4412015Assets 2016: $105,288Liabilities 2016: $647Net Assets 2016: $104,6412016Assets 2018: $94,385Liabilities 2018: $1,373Net Assets 2018: $93,0122018Assets 2019: $87,882Liabilities 2019: $171Net Assets 2019: $87,7112019Assets 2020: $78,967Liabilities 2020: $490Net Assets 2020: $78,4772020Assets 2021: $106,226Liabilities 2021: $260Net Assets 2021: $105,9662021Assets 2022: $94,680Liabilities 2022: $199Net Assets 2022: $94,4812022Assets 2023: $85,587Liabilities 2023: $10,820Net Assets 2023: $74,7672023Assets 2024: $187,202Liabilities 2024: $633Net Assets 2024: $186,5692024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$75,306
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$75,306
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $117,691Expenses 2010: $111,554Net Income 2010: $6,1372010Revenue 2011: $130,192Expenses 2011: $129,584Net Income 2011: $6082011Revenue 2012: $147,587Expenses 2012: $158,991Net Income 2012: -$11,4042012Revenue 2013: $186,102Expenses 2013: $173,131Net Income 2013: $12,9712013Revenue 2014: $202,182Expenses 2014: $185,014Net Income 2014: $17,1682014Revenue 2015: $219,477Expenses 2015: $200,343Net Income 2015: $19,1342015Revenue 2016: $249,887Expenses 2016: $239,686Net Income 2016: $10,2012016Revenue 2018: $274,193Expenses 2018: $280,798Net Income 2018: -$6,6052018Revenue 2019: $274,975Expenses 2019: $280,024Net Income 2019: -$5,0492019Revenue 2020: $185,946Expenses 2020: $195,183Net Income 2020: -$9,2372020Revenue 2021: $288,938Expenses 2021: $261,449Net Income 2021: $27,4892021Revenue 2022: $299,760Expenses 2022: $311,245Net Income 2022: -$11,4852022Revenue 2023: $302,393Expenses 2023: $322,107Net Income 2023: -$19,7142023Revenue 2024: $527,457Expenses 2024: $415,655Net Income 2024: $111,8022024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$202,182
Expenses$185,014
Net Income$17,168
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 14, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$202,182
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Higher ground usa exists to facilitate personal transformation and growth by sharing the principles and teachings of jesus christ through adventure programming.

To share the life principles and teachings of jesus christ through adventure programing.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$58,138$75,306▲ $17,168
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$53,040$72,179▲ $19,139
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,768$2,409▼ $2,359
Intangible Assets$180--
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$58,138$75,306▲ $17,168
Other Assets Total$150$718▲ $568
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$58,138$75,306▲ $17,168
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$58,138$75,306▲ $17,168

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,409$15,306-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Nathaniel J HicksExecutive DirectorFT$76,869$8,434$85,303
Tanya HicksDirector & Vice President-$1,030-$1,030

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jonathan FloydDirector & President
Bradley GowingDirector
John GarlingtonDirector
Mark HinsonDirector
Larry K HicksTreasurer & Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$57,965
Program Service Revenue
$144,217
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$57,965
Change in Net Assets
$17,168
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$125,717
Other Expenses$59,297
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$49,389$16,463-$65,852
Other Salaries and Wages$50,992--$50,992
Insurance$18,604$2,109-$20,713
Payroll Taxes$7,553$1,320-$8,873
Travel$8,740--$8,740
Occupancy$5,455$1,818-$7,273
Conferences and Meetings$3,928--$3,928
Depreciation Depletion$2,785$928-$3,713
Office Expenses$2,301$766-$3,067
Advertising$2,655--$2,655
Information Technology$597$199-$796
Other Expenses$395$123-$395
Total Functional Expenses$161,288$23,726$0$185,014
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Nathan hicks and tanya hicks are married. Larry hicks is the father of nathan hicks.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“A copy of form 990 and attachments is provided to the board of directors for review in advance of filing with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, financial statements and other appropriate records are available for inspection by the public at the organization's office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Higher Ground USA Inc
EIN
26-1117800
Phone
8502615950
Address
PO BOX 788, ROME, GA 30162-0788

Signing Officer

Name
Larry K Hicks
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8504357400
Signed
2015-05-14

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Larry K Hicks
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
38
Volunteers
15
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt015306
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NATHAN HICKS AND TANYA HICKS ARE MARRIED. LARRY HICKS IS THE FATHER OF NATHAN HICKS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF FORM 990 AND ATTACHMENTS IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW IN ADVANCE OF FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE RECORDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY THE PUBLIC AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE.
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IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
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IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$75,306
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$75,306
Revenue
$202,182
Expenses
$185,014
Net income
$17,168
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.01$1.87$5.27$4.16$1.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.11$0.75$3.02$3.22$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.00$0.94$3.00$3.11$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.00$1.06$2.89$2.61$0.27
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.00$0.78$1.86$1.95$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.00$0.88$2.75$2.80$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.01$0.93$2.74$2.81$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.01$1.05$2.50$2.40$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.01$0.94$2.19$2.00$0.19
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.00$0.75$2.02$1.85$0.17
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.01$0.58$1.86$1.73$0.13
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.45$0.00$0.45$1.48$1.59$0.11
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.57$0.00$0.57$1.30$1.30$0.01
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.56$0.00$0.56$1.18$1.12$0.06