HIGHFIELDS INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1962

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIAN PHILSON

Phone

5176282287

Tax Period

2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30

HIGHFIELDS INC, founded in 1962, is a community nonprofit that reported $8.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN, YOUTHS, FAMILIES AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS TO BE MORE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN LIVES AND TO STRENGTHEN THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,304,797 Revenue: $2,977,521

COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT SERVICES CONTINUED TO BE PROVIDED IN 11 MID-MICHIGAN COUNTIES. SERVICES SUPPLIED SUPPORT AND AID TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HOMES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER COMMUNITY BASED...

COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT SERVICES CONTINUED TO BE PROVIDED IN 11 MID-MICHIGAN COUNTIES. SERVICES SUPPLIED SUPPORT AND AID TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HOMES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER COMMUNITY BASED SETTINGS. SERVICES ADDRESSED A RANGE OF ISSUES FOR CLIENTS SERVED, INCLUDING BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, FAMILY VIOLENCE, LACK OF RESOURCES, PARENTING SKILLS, ACADEMIC SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND PROBLEM SOLVING. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH THE MDHHS, CMH AUTHORITIES, COURTS AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCES.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,076,905 Revenue: $1,814,484

THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AS A CHILD CARING INSTITUTION (CCI). DURING THE FY, THE PROGRAM'S QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM (QRTP) STATUS RECEIVED...

THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AS A CHILD CARING INSTITUTION (CCI). DURING THE FY, THE PROGRAM'S QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM (QRTP) STATUS RECEIVED RECERTIFICATION. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 PER YEAR, AND SERVES YOUTH WITH DISORDERS IN CONDUCT AND ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIORS ELEVATED TO THE LEVEL WHERE OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT IS NEEDED. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES MALES AGES 11-17. THE PROGRAM SUPPLIES SAFE AND STRUCTURED GROUP LIVING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH, ASSISTING THEM IN MODIFYING THEIR BEHAVIORS SO THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO RESOLVE DAY TO DAY CHALLENGES, MAKE BETTER CHOICES AND CONSIDER THE CONSEQUENCES FOR THEIR BEHAVIORS BEFORE ACTING. REFERRALS FOR THE PROGRAM COME THROUGH THE MDHHS AND/OR COURTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,039,543 Revenue: $910,383

THE REACHING HIGHER AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM CONTINUED TO BE PROVIDED AT FOUR SCHOOLS IN JACKSON COUNTY AND ADDED FOUR SCHOOLS IN INGHAM COUNTY. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH 21ST CENTURY GRANTS OVERSEEN BY THE MDE AND IS DESIGN TO IMPROVE ACADEMICS, SUPPLY ENRICHMENT, IMPROVE PEER RELATIONSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL.BREAKTHROUGH IS HIGHFIELDS EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT HAS SERVED BUSINESSES, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, SCHOOLS, AND YOUTH GROUPS FOR MANY YEARS. THROUGH THE USE EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES PARTICIPANTS LEARN COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, TEAM BUILDING, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, LEADERSHIP. DURING THE FY BREAKTHROUGH CONTINUED TO BE ON A LIMITED SCHEDULE DUE TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE PHE, AND STAFFING. THE PROGRAM DID HOLD NUMBER OF GROUPS FOR REPEAT CUSTOMERS DURING THE YEAR.HIGHFIELDS COMPLETED ITS NATIONAL COA REACCREDITATION IN 2023 FOR ALL ITS SERVICES AND RECEIVED EXPEDITED STATUS WITH NO REMEDIATION REQUIRED.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,645,139

Program Service Revenue $6,537,617

Investment Income $35,767

Other Revenue $-5,221

TOTAL REVENUE $8,213,302

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $6,826,696

Fundraising Expenses $164,778

Program Expenses $7,240,617

Other Expenses $2,147,969

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,974,665

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$8,213,302	$7,502,406	+0.1%
Expenses	$8,974,665	$8,323,894	+0.1%
Net Income	$-761,363	$-821,488	-0.1%

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

Independent Members

Employees

284

Volunteers

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

$371,980

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRIAN PHILSON	PRESIDENT/CEO	40.00	Officer	$147,537	$1,587	$149,124
TIMOTHY MONROE	VICE PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$103,054	$9,265	$112,319
EDWARD ST JOHN	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	40.00	Officer	$89,178	$21,359	$110,537
KIYERRA LAKE	DIRECTOR (ENDED 12/23)	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRAN LOOSE	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR CAROL BEALS	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
MABLE MARTIN-SCOTT	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN GALLAGHER	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF ROMAN CFP AIF	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
GERALD SAMBAER	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA SELLECK PHR	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN SHAW	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON SCHOLTEN	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY HIGGINSON	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAYLOR MOBERG	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM REDER AIA	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANNETTE NORWOOD	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXANDER RUSEK	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
JARROD LYNCH	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT BURGEE	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLEE CHRISTENSEN	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK DELUCA	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACOB SABINS PE LEED AP	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARRIE FREEMAN	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAPT ANTHONY STEWART	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN KORTE	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA DENNEY CDE	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA TOY	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELISABETH YEIDER	DIRECTOR	0.40	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT SAXTON	SECRETARY	0.40	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL GIACOLETTO	TREASURER	0.40	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD KARSTEN	CHAIRPERSON ELECT	0.40	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT EASTERLY	CHAIRPERSON	0.40	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE BROWN	PAST CHAIRPERSON	0.40	Officer 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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$8,213,302	$8,974,665	$4,168,689	$-761,363
2023	$7,502,406	$8,323,894	$4,206,410	$-821,488
2022	$9,765,049	$9,158,197	$4,706,245	$606,852
2021	$8,545,033	$8,730,895	$5,647,657	$-185,862
2020	$8,555,402	$8,859,583	$5,779,805	$-304,181
2019	$9,014,971	$8,857,598	$4,694,923	$157,373