Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc.

“The policy is enforced by having regular discussions at board meetings and again at the annual strategic planning session and at the staff's annual operational planning session.”

“The 990 is sent electronically to board members for review and discussion.”

“The policy is enforced by having regular discussions at board meetings and again at the annual strategic planning session and at the staff's annual operational planning session.”

“A committee conducted research to determine fair market compensation. The committee called nonprofits of similar size, missions, and budgets as higher ground sun valley, inc. They also conducted additional research to compare executive compensation that took into consideration cost of living, experience, and job responsibilites. The board discussed the committee's findings and voted to ratify a decision.”

“Governing documents and policies are kept in a binder at higher ground sun valley, inc.'s headquarters. Copies are available upon request (hard copy or electronic.)”

“Katherine weihe is not a member of the board of directors of the organization, but is the executive director. Management has requested that we list her compensation here even though not required by form 990 instructions.”

“Volunteers are used in all capacities of the organization and used year round. Volunteers are used in the following areas: office help, ski instructors, summer cam counselors, fundraising events and to assist in all our programs.”

“Highlight individual abilities, leading to an overall improvement in quality of life. Hg commits to at least three years of follow-up care, helping each particpant connect to local resources and successfully reintegrate into his or her home community. The unique hg continuum of care includes a reintegration budget to help each member of our military family realize their individual goals.”

“Incorporate structured lessons as a beneficial recreational activity into their school days. In partnership with sun valley company and other local businesses, hg is able to offer all blaine county residents with disabilities a ski/snowboard equipment lease package, a season's mountain pass, and personalized instruction all free of charge.”

“All other activities including: special olympics: arguably the most well-known adaptive sports program worldwide, we are proud to the wood river valley's local affiliate for the special olympics organization. Special olympics empowers athletes with intellectual disabilities to be healthy, respected, and productive members of their communities through athletic training and competition, which are shared values within our own organization. Currently, the higher ground special olympics program serves more than 20 local athletes throughout the year competing in special olympics sports. Trainings and specific goals are tailored to individual skills and abilities. Hg athletes practice arduously to achieve the motto of "being brave in the attempt to win". Through their trainings, participants gain self-confidence, physical skills, communication strategies, teamwork abilities, and new social cues. Higher ground offers the following programs for our athletes: nordic skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, soccer, bocce, and swimming.”

“Depreciation on rental 11,432 book/tax loss on disposal -1,422 depreciation on rental -11,432 book/tax loss on disposal 0 book / tax depreciation difference 1 total -1,421”