Civic Intelligence

Higher Ground USA Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 26-1117800

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Apr 21, 2017

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

60th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

52nd percentile

4.1%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$81,665

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 32.7% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

64th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$105,288

Up $10,247 (+11%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$104,641

Up $10,200 (+11%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$647

Up $47 (+7.8%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$249,887

Up $30,410 (+14%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$239,686

Up $39,343 (+20%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$10,201

Down $8,933 (-47%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth64th 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

2016

Assets$105,288
Liabilities$647
Net Assets$104,641
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th 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

2016

Revenue$249,887
Expenses$239,686
Net Income$10,201
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Apr 21, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$249,887
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$94,441$104,641▲ $10,200
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$89,177$97,496▲ $8,319
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,005$5,942▲ $2,937
Accounts Receivable$2,209$1,200▼ $1,009
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$95,041$105,288▲ $10,247
Other Assets Total$650$650→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$600$647▲ $47
Total Liabilities$600$647▲ $47
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$94,441$104,641▲ $10,200
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$95,041$105,288▲ $10,247

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,942$20,539$26,481
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Nathan HicksExecutive DirectorFT$81,665$81,665
Tanya HicksDirector & Vice PresidentPT$6,950$6,950

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
$66,001
Program Service Revenue
$183,886
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$66,001
Change in Net Assets
$10,201
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$178,805
Other Expenses$60,881
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$77,182$11,432-$88,614
Other Salaries and Wages$65,419--$65,419
Insurance$13,768--$13,768
Other Employee Benefits$11,095$1,958-$13,053
Payroll Taxes$9,961$1,758-$11,719
Occupancy$6,923$1,222-$8,145
Advertising$4,372--$4,372
Office Expenses$2,891$579-$3,470
Depreciation Depletion$2,762--$2,762
Information Technology$1,785$483-$2,268
Other Expenses$776$905-$1,681
Total Functional Expenses$221,349$18,337$0$239,686
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 11B

“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
8502615950
Signed
2017-04-21

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Larry K Hicks
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
46
Volunteers
15
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, line 2

“Responding to a need expressed by several of the youth camps higher ground works with, the organization acquired the ability to provide certified red cross training to camp staff.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0RESPONDING TO A NEED EXPRESSED BY SEVERAL OF THE YOUTH CAMPS HIGHER GROUND WORKS WITH, THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE CERTIFIED RED CROSS TRAINING TO CAMP STAFF.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Nathan Hicks and Tanya Hicks are married. Larry Hicks is the father of Nathan Hicks.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A 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/ExplanationTxt3The organization's governing documents, financial statements and other appropriate records are available for inspection by the public at the organization's office.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$105,288
Liabilities
$647
Net assets
$104,641
Revenue
$249,887
Expenses
$239,686
Net income
$10,201
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