Civic Intelligence

Higher Things Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 39-2011837

May 01, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023 • Filed on Mar 14, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.HIGHERTHINGS.ORG
PO Box 175Lisbon, IA 52253

(888) 482-6630

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.78x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.57x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

46th percentile

2.2%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

66th percentile

$97,761

Higher top officer pay than 66% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

50th percentile

4.4%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$995,727

Up $362,572 (+57%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$219,155

Down $155,837 (-42%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$776,572

Up $518,409 (+201%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,359,989

Up $124,617 (+10%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,330,271

Up $250,736 (+23%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$29,718

Down $126,119 (-81%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth50th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2011: $509,865Liabilities 2011: $540,386Net Assets 2011: -$30,5212011Assets 2012: $531,977Liabilities 2012: $497,971Net Assets 2012: $34,0062012Assets 2013: $737,159Liabilities 2013: $644,991Net Assets 2013: $92,1672013Assets 2015: $1,049,850Liabilities 2015: $790,111Net Assets 2015: $259,7382015Assets 2016: $1,216,561Liabilities 2016: $921,288Net Assets 2016: $295,2722016Assets 2017: $1,193,525Liabilities 2017: $924,416Net Assets 2017: $269,1092017Assets 2018: $1,179,422Liabilities 2018: $950,703Net Assets 2018: $228,7192018Assets 2019: $1,034,844Liabilities 2019: $871,139Net Assets 2019: $163,7052019Assets 2020: $975,001Liabilities 2020: $847,004Net Assets 2020: $127,9972020Assets 2021: $798,357Liabilities 2021: $571,420Net Assets 2021: $226,9372021Assets 2022: $954,152Liabilities 2022: $764,715Net Assets 2022: $189,4372022Assets 2023: $995,727Liabilities 2023: $776,572Net Assets 2023: $219,1552023Assets 2023: $633,155Liabilities 2023: $258,163Net Assets 2023: $374,9922023Assets 2024: $879,696Liabilities 2024: $338,056Net Assets 2024: $541,6402024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$995,727
Liabilities$776,572
Net Assets$219,155
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth57th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $673,852Expenses 2011: $666,602Net Income 2011: $7,2502011Revenue 2012: $830,195Expenses 2012: $765,667Net Income 2012: $64,5282012Revenue 2013: $745,601Expenses 2013: $687,440Net Income 2013: $58,1612013Revenue 2015: $959,675Expenses 2015: $800,760Net Income 2015: $158,9152015Revenue 2016: $958,345Expenses 2016: $922,811Net Income 2016: $35,5342016Revenue 2017: $1,109,349Expenses 2017: $1,135,512Net Income 2017: -$26,1632017Revenue 2018: $1,074,337Expenses 2018: $1,114,726Net Income 2018: -$40,3892018Revenue 2019: $1,200,857Expenses 2019: $85,981Net Income 2019: $1,114,8762019Revenue 2020: $1,253,241Expenses 2020: $1,288,949Net Income 2020: -$35,7082020Revenue 2021: $743,621Expenses 2021: $644,681Net Income 2021: $98,9402021Revenue 2022: $1,219,223Expenses 2022: $1,256,723Net Income 2022: -$37,5002022Revenue 2023: $1,359,989Expenses 2023: $1,330,271Net Income 2023: $29,7182023Revenue 2023: $1,235,372Expenses 2023: $1,079,535Net Income 2023: $155,8372023Revenue 2024: $1,599,056Expenses 2024: $1,432,408Net Income 2024: $166,6482024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,359,989
Expenses$1,330,271
Net Income$29,718
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023
Signed
Mar 14, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,375,401
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of higher things is to make the gifts of christ jesus known to youth and young adults

The mission of higher things is to make the gifts of christ jesus known to youth and young adults.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$346,333$854,806▲ $508,473
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$599,069$128,445▼ $470,624
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,750$11,016▲ $2,266
Accounts Receivable-$1,460-
Total Assets$954,152$995,727▲ $41,575
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$755,353$773,249▲ $17,896
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,362$3,323▼ $6,039
Total Liabilities$764,715$776,572▲ $11,857
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$189,437$192,683▲ $3,246
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$26,472-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$189,437$219,155▲ $29,718
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$954,152$995,727▲ $41,575
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay66th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Erica Jacoby SorensenExecutive DirectorFT$80,464$17,297$97,761
Duane BamschPresidentPT$800-$800
Jeffrey WareDirector-$450-$450

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Randy SturzenbecherVice President
Anthony PelligriniDirector
Eleanor CorrowDirector
John PlessDirector
Rebekah ClausenDirector
Joel FritscheSecretary
Kurt WinrichTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$453,203
Program Service Revenue
$892,139
Investment Income
$2,689
Other Revenue
$11,958
All Other Contributions
$453,203
Change in Net Assets
$29,718

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,359,989
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$15,412
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,375,401
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,359,989
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$806,240
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$524,031
Total Fundraising Expense$232,599
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$528,486$402$5,824$534,712
Other Salaries and Wages$203,501$23,432$102,639$329,572
Travel$62,677$42,317$32,430$137,424
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$49,651$9,356$34,555$93,562
Other Employee Benefits$31,223$8,299$9,705$49,227
Payroll Taxes$19,103$3,069$10,068$32,240
Information Technology$17,864$5,983$5,670$29,517
Fees for Services Other$14,458$460$7,003$21,921
Fees for Services Accounting-$20,741-$20,741
Office Expenses$9,340$3,122$7,584$20,046
Pension Plan Contributions$8,419$5,481$5,530$19,430
Other Expenses$6,924$13,575$1,827$15,402
Insurance-$7,126-$7,126
Advertising--$2,890$2,890
Fees for Services Legal$298$45-$343
Total Functional Expenses$951,944$145,728$232,599$1,330,271

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,345,683
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,330,271
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,330,271
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$15,412
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Members of the board of directors are provided a draft copy of the form 990 to review prior to the filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members are asked to complete the conflict of interest statement annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Interested parties may send an email to [email protected] to obtain a copy of the form 990.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Higher Things Inc
EIN
39-2011837
Phone
8884826630
Address
PO BOX 175, LISBON, IA 52253

Signing Officer

Name
Kurt Winrich
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8884826630
Signed
2024-03-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erica Jacoby Sorensen
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
21
Volunteers
500

Preparer

Firm
Doeren Mayhew
Address
305 WEST BIG BEAVER ROAD, TROY, MI 48084
Preparer
Megan Mccandlish CPA
Phone
2482443000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“Process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Higher things, inc. Is a not-for-profit corporation and is exempt from tax under the provisions of the internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). The organization's income tax filings are subject to audit by various taxing authorities. The organization's open audit years are 2020-2023.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold 15,412.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold 15,412.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$995,727
Liabilities
$776,572
Net assets
$219,155
Revenue
$1,359,989
Expenses
$1,330,271
Net income
$29,718
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.34$0.54$1.60$1.43$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.78$0.22$1.36$1.33$0.03
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.63$0.26$0.37$1.24$1.08$0.16
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.95$0.76$0.19$1.22$1.26$0.04
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.80$0.57$0.23$0.74$0.64$0.10
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.98$0.85$0.13$1.25$1.29$0.04
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.03$0.87$0.16$1.20$0.09$1.11
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.18$0.95$0.23$1.07$1.11$0.04
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.19$0.92$0.27$1.11$1.14$0.03
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.22$0.92$0.30$0.96$0.92$0.04
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.05$0.79$0.26$0.96$0.80$0.16
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.74$0.64$0.09$0.75$0.69$0.06
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.53$0.50$0.03$0.83$0.77$0.06
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.54$0.03$0.67$0.67$0.01