Civic Intelligence

Higher Orbits Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 46-3550618

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 29, 2024

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

59th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

16th percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2023

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Down

$723,749

Down $375,727 (-34%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$691,156

Down $332,820 (-33%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$32,593

Down $42,907 (-57%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Down

$998,789

Down $660,151 (-40%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$1,202,045

Up $527,752 (+78%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$203,256

Down $1,187,903 (-121%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th 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

2023

Assets$723,749
Liabilities$32,593
Net Assets$691,156
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th 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

2023

Revenue$998,789
Expenses$1,202,045
Net Income-$203,256
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 29, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$998,789
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$969,912$723,749▼ $246,163
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$894,412$691,156▼ $203,256
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$969,912$723,749▼ $246,163
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$75,500$32,593▼ $42,907
Total Liabilities$75,500$32,593▼ $42,907
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$894,412$691,156▼ $203,256
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$969,912$723,749▼ $246,163
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michelle LucasPresident
Austin BraunBoard Member
Jason ArtnerBoard Member
Jenni GinsburgBoard Member
Kim DespainBoard Member
Marissa GonzalezBoard Member
Natalie ChristianBoard Member
Nicole StottBoard Member
Phil SmithBoard Member
Richard PrussBoard Member
Sean WilsonBoard Member
Victoria MechtlyBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$159,000
Program Service Revenue
$839,023
Investment Income
$766
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$159,000
Change in Net Assets
$-203,256

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$720,000Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table$16,489Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions$736,489-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,202,045
Total Fundraising Expense$24,892
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$91,667--$91,667
Travel$73,375-$2,212$75,587
Other Expenses$43,735-$19,784$43,735
All Other Expenses$22,901$11,390-$34,291
Office Expenses$8,836$19,548$877$29,261
Advertising$17,057--$17,057
Information Technology-$4,049-$4,049
Conferences and Meetings--$2,019$2,019
Total Functional Expenses$1,142,166$34,987$24,892$1,202,045
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$32,593
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
2024-10-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

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

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

Open filing
Assets
$723,749
Liabilities
$32,593
Net assets
$691,156
Revenue
$998,789
Expenses
$1,202,045
Net income
-$203,256
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