Civic Intelligence

Higher Ground Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 45-3644526

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 11, 2016

906 Main StreetWilliamstown, MA 01267

(413) 344-6564

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.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

93rd percentile

54%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

80th percentile

36%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

-0.5%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Up

$166,087

Up $43,762 (+36%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$166,087

Up $43,762 (+36%) from 2014

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Down

$81,079

Down $419 (-0.5%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$37,317

Up $4,268 (+13%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$43,762

Down $4,687 (-9.7%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $37,899Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $61,820Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $73,876Net Assets 2013: $73,8762013Assets 2014: $122,325Net Assets 2014: $122,3252014Assets 2015: $166,087Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $166,0872015Assets 2016: $57,781Net Assets 2016: $57,7812016

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$166,087
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$166,087

Operations Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KRevenue 2011: $40,574Expenses 2011: $2,675Net Income 2011: $37,8992011Revenue 2012: $90,408Expenses 2012: $66,486Net Income 2012: $23,9222012Revenue 2013: $38,444Expenses 2013: $26,388Net Income 2013: $12,0562013Revenue 2014: $81,498Expenses 2014: $33,049Net Income 2014: $48,4492014Revenue 2015: $81,079Expenses 2015: $37,317Net Income 2015: $43,7622015Revenue 2016: $17,175Expenses 2016: $125,481Net Income 2016: -$108,3062016

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$81,079
Expenses$37,317
Net Income$43,762
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 11, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$81,079
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To serve the survivors of Tropical Storm Irene and is working to keep our community involved in the recovery process.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Provided services and funds to meet the immediate and long-term physical, emotional and spirtual needs of Tropical Storm Irene suvivors$34,426$49,400
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Susan PuddesterPresident-$0--
Thomas SheldonVice President-$0--
Patrick QuinnClerk-$0--
Phyllis AlcombrightTreasurer-$0--
Paul AustinDirector-$0--
Robin LenzDirector-$0--
Deborah BurnsDirector-$0--
Kathy KalkerDirector-$0--
The Reverend David MungunDirector-$0--
Sue MetznerDirector-$0--
The Reverend Courtney RandallDirector-$0--
David RiceDirector-$0--
Carol ZingarlliDirector-$0--
Cheryl ShanksDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Higher Ground Inc
EIN
45-3644526
Phone
4133446564
Address
906 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267

Signing Officer

Name
Phyllis Alcombright
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2016-05-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Love Cody & Company CPAs PC
Address
PO Box 319, Bennington, VT 05201-0319
Preparer
Frank J Cody CPA
Phone
8024425552
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $691

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2605

Other Expenses.1

Direct Relief $15676

Other Expenses.2

Newsletter Expenses $3833

Other Expenses.3

Website Expense $1300

Other Expenses.4

Fundraising Expense $952

Other Expenses.5

Payroll Processing Fees $783

Other Expenses.7

Board/Annual Meeting $196

Other Expenses.8

Annual Dues $35

Other Expenses.9

Bank Charges $25

Other Expenses.10

PayPal Fees $2

Other Assets.1

Security Deposit - Beginning $200 Security Deposit - Ending $200

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