HIGH GROUND INSTITUTE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

THAD NATION

Phone

4143441733

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HIGH GROUND INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $234K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $212K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

HIGH GROUND INSTITUTE INC. THRIVES TO CREATE A STRONGER, MORE VIBRANT WISCONSIN. THE INSTITUTE WORKS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING ENHANCING COMMUNICATION AND FOSTERING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $79,622 Revenue: $221,745

IN 2022, HIGH GROUND INSTITUTE WORKED TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S ENGAGEMENT WITH CIVIC LIFE THROUGH MASS COMMUNICAITON TECHNIQUES AND A FOCUS ON DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH. HIGH GROUND INSTITUTE PARTICIPATED IN A REGULAR TWO-WAY DIALOGUE WITH THE PUBLIC AROUND ISSUES SUCH AS INCREASED AWARENESS AROUND WATER QUALITY ISSUES IN WISCONSIN, PROVIDING FAIR AND REPRESENTATIONAL ELECTORAL MAPS, INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WORKING TOWARD THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMAS, EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ON RESPONSIBLY DISPOSING THEIR UNUSED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, CREATED MEDICATION DISPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL FIRE/EMS AGENCIES AND PHARMACIES IN RESPONSE TO THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC, AND ENCOURAGED RESIDENTS TO REGISTER TO VOTE. ADDITIONALLY, HIGH GROUND INSTITUTE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION CAPACITY TO OVER 85 ORGANIZATIONS TO DATE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,642

Program Service Revenue $221,745

Investment Income $7

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $234,394

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $129,547

Program Expenses $79,622

Other Expenses $212,003

TOTAL EXPENSES $212,003

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$234,394	$263,643	-0.1%
Expenses	$212,003	$313,449	-0.3%
Net Income	$22,391	$-49,806	-1.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARTHA LOVE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PABLO MUIRHEAD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THAD NATION	EXECUTIVE DI	15.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARLENE OTT	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$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	$234,394	$212,003	$92,069	$22,391
2023	$263,643	$313,449	$69,678	$-49,806
2022	$1,325,516	$1,336,136	$119,484	$-10,620
2021	$441,079	$363,924	$130,104	$77,155
2020	$211,548	$227,710	$52,949	$-16,162
2019	$255,582	$187,789	$69,114	$67,793