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Higher Ground Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 45-3644526

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 15, 2017

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

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2016

Net Margin

1st percentile

-631%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

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

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.

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

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-65%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-79%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$57,781

Down $108,306 (-65%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$57,781

Down $108,306 (-65%) from 2015

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

Down

$17,175

Down $63,904 (-79%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$125,481

Up $88,164 (+236%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$108,306

Down $152,068 (-347%) from 2015

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: $166,087Net Assets 2015: $166,0872015Assets 2016: $57,781Net Assets 2016: $57,7812016

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$57,781
Liabilities-
Net Assets$57,781

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

2016

Revenue$17,175
Expenses$125,481
Net Income-$108,306
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$17,175
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$123,719-
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
2017-05-15
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 $1818

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2677

Other Expenses.1

Direct Relief $108818

Other Expenses.2

Newsletter Expenses $1230

Other Expenses.3

Professional fees $929

Other Expenses.4

Fundraising Expense $358

Other Expenses.5

Payroll Processing Fees $266

Other Expenses.6

Annual Dues $91

Other Expenses.8

PayPal Fees $10

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $0 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $150

Other Assets.1

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

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