HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC

EIN: 461455865 501(c)(3) Youth Development

YORBA LINDA, CA

Total Revenue
$2,389,294
Total Expenses
$2,122,909
Total Assets
$4,630,505
Net Assets
$3,654,810
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JESSE PAYNE
Phone
7146928206
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HIGHER GROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.1M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF THIS CORPORATION IS EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL AND ARE TO SEEK, CULTIVATE, AND OBTAIN REVENUES TO BE USED FOR DEVELOPING AND EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT RISK YOUTHS AND AT RISK FAMILIES. DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT CURRICULUM FOR JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,576,131
Program Service Revenue $494,360
Investment Income $121,231
Other Revenue $197,572
TOTAL REVENUE $2,389,294

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $138,963
Salaries & Benefits $1,470,951
Fundraising Expenses $4,997
Program Expenses $2,040,154
Other Expenses $512,995
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,122,909

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,389,294 $1,938,349 +0.2%
Expenses $2,122,909 $1,319,642 +0.6%
Net Income $266,385 $618,707 -0.6%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
150
Volunteers
100

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
3
$3,173
Total Directors
11
$3,173
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPH BALDO FOUNDER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DELUCA TREASURER 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOE SLOWENSKY BOARD CHAIRM 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOS HERNANDEZ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB PIERCE SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA FULLER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARITY GILBRETH BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSE MORENO BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA CAMPBELL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT SCHURTER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE PAYNE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$3,173 $0 $3,173
MIRVAIS AMINY BOARD MEMBER 0.50
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
2024 $2,389,294 $2,122,909 $4,630,505 $266,385
2023 $1,938,349 $1,319,642 $3,561,797 $618,707
2023 $2,433,291 $1,569,161 $3,561,797 $864,130
2022 $1,113,567 $1,120,570 $2,589,222 $-7,003
2021 $1,302,190 $790,664 $2,621,638 $511,526
2019 $803,981 $705,850 $1,185,352 $98,131
2018 $725,224 $553,729 $1,019,117 $171,495
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