Civic Intelligence

Higher Orbits Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 46-3550618

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 14, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.HIGHERORBITS.ORG
5892 N Perth StAurora, CO 80019

(703) 893-7827

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

90th percentile

59%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$75,000

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.5% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

99th percentile

803%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

812%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets50th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,099,476

Up $977,725 (+803%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,023,976

Up $984,647 (+2504%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$75,500

Down $6,922 (-8.4%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,658,940

Up $1,476,968 (+812%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$674,293

Up $528,893 (+364%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$984,647

Up $948,075 (+2592%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2014: -$1,080Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2017: $33,862Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $33,8622017Assets 2018: $11,568Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: -$30,730Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $121,751Liabilities 2020: $82,422Net Assets 2020: $39,3292020Assets 2021: $1,099,476Liabilities 2021: $75,500Net Assets 2021: $1,023,9762021Assets 2023: $723,749Liabilities 2023: $32,593Net Assets 2023: $691,1562023Assets 2024: $795,653Liabilities 2024: $20,606Net Assets 2024: $775,0472024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1,099,476
Liabilities$75,500
Net Assets$1,023,976
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $2,993Expenses 2014: $4,073Net Income 2014: -$1,0802014Revenue 2017: $187,330Expenses 2017: $164,279Net Income 2017: $23,0512017Revenue 2018: $170,751Expenses 2018: $193,045Net Income 2018: -$22,2942018Revenue 2019: $156,323Expenses 2019: $198,621Net Income 2019: -$42,2982019Revenue 2020: $181,972Expenses 2020: $145,400Net Income 2020: $36,5722020Revenue 2021: $1,658,940Expenses 2021: $674,293Net Income 2021: $984,6472021Revenue 2023: $998,789Expenses 2023: $1,202,045Net Income 2023: -$203,2562023Revenue 2024: $1,158,465Expenses 2024: $1,074,574Net Income 2024: $83,8912024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$1,658,940
Expenses$674,293
Net Income$984,647
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 14, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$1,658,940
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Higher orbits is a non-profit with the mission to inspire and engage high-school students through the use of spaceflight, in hands-on, project based learning experiences that are designed to promote science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (steam) and prepare them for future academic and career success by building confidence, perseverance, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$121,751$1,099,476▲ $977,725
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$39,329$1,023,976▲ $984,647
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$121,751$1,099,476▲ $977,725
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$82,422$75,500▼ $6,922
Total Liabilities$82,422$75,500▼ $6,922
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$39,329$1,023,976▲ $984,647
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$121,751$1,099,476▲ $977,725
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Michelle LucasPresidentFT$75,000$75,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,034,438
Program Service Revenue
$617,533
Investment Income
$47
Other Revenue
$6,922
All Other Contributions
$1,034,438
Change in Net Assets
$984,647

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table$360,000Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table$13,694Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions$373,694-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$674,293
Total Fundraising Expense$9,919
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$75,000--$75,000
Travel$35,179-$1,502$36,681
All Other Expenses$27,244$2,334-$29,578
Other Expenses$22,425-$6,078$22,425
Office Expenses$577$13,407$771$14,755
Advertising$3,052-$36$3,088
Information Technology-$2,773-$2,773
Conferences and Meetings--$1,532$1,532
Insurance$459$459-$918
Total Functional Expenses$645,401$18,973$9,919$674,293
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Sba Eidl Loan$75,500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
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

“990 provided to board executive for review prior to filing”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Higher Orbits Foundation
EIN
46-3550618
Phone
7038937827
Address
5892 N PERTH ST, AURORA, CO 80019

Signing Officer

Name
Michelle Lucas
Title
President
Phone
7038937827
Signed
2022-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michelle Lucas
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
0
Volunteers
45

Preparer

Firm
Edward B Jones CPA LLC
Address
2915 HUNTER MILL ROAD SUITE 18, OAKTON, VA 22124
Preparer
Edward B Jones CPA
Phone
7032182889
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,099,476
Liabilities
$75,500
Net assets
$1,023,976
Revenue
$1,658,940
Expenses
$674,293
Net income
$984,647
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.02$0.78$1.16$1.07$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.03$0.69$1.00$1.20$0.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.08$1.02$1.66$0.67$0.98
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.08$0.04$0.18$0.15$0.04
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.16$0.20$0.04
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.17$0.19$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.19$0.16$0.02
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00