Association on Higher Education and Disability

EIN: 341265325 501(c)(3) Human Services

Huntersville, NC

Total Revenue
$5,077,637
Total Expenses
$5,282,960
Total Assets
$1,614,904
Net Assets
$1,029,067
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
STEPHAN J SMITH
Phone
7049477779
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

Association on Higher Education and Disability, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

AHEAD is a non-profit organization of professionals committed to promoting a full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities, and to providing vital resources for promoting excellence through education, communication, and training.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,205,039
Program Service Revenue $2,689,712
Investment Income $104,196
Other Revenue $78,690
TOTAL REVENUE $5,077,637

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,311,098
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,340,368
Other Expenses $2,971,862
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,282,960

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,077,637 $4,516,286 +0.1%
Expenses $5,282,960 $4,563,330 +0.2%
Net Income $-205,323 $-47,044 +3.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
12
Employees
10
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
18
$506,911
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEPHAN J SMITH Executive Dir. 65.00
Director
$220,391 $0 $220,391
ELISA LAIRD-METKE DEPUTY CFO 45.00
Director
$157,833 $0 $157,833
OAHN HUYNH CFO 45.00
Director
$128,687 $0 $128,687
RJ KIGORE Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL SIEBEN-SCHNEIDER Treasurer 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katy Washington President 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARNESSA WARREN Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAELA PARKS Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL HILL Pres Elect 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DORIS PIERCE Secretary 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN ANDREWS DIRECTOR AT LG 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BREE CALLAHAN Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SPENCER SCRUGGS Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ THOMPSON Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA SCHIANO Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY LEE VANCE Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDINA RUTLAND Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR FERANMI OKANLAMI Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $5,077,637 $5,282,960 $1,614,904 $-205,323
2024 $4,516,286 $4,563,330 $1,952,244 $-47,044
2023 $4,045,765 $4,179,393 $1,601,444 $-133,628
2022 $3,202,543 $3,119,143 $1,614,411 $83,400
2021 $3,132,221 $2,601,856 $1,633,406 $530,365
2020 $2,067,036 $2,392,626 $1,245,689 $-325,590
2019 $3,625,387 $3,306,276 $1,292,868 $319,111
2018 $3,327,899 $2,996,493 $922,639 $331,406
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