HIGH GROUND ACTION FUND

EIN: 812132531

MILWAUKEE, WI

Total Revenue
$798,770
Total Expenses
$933,438
Total Assets
$66,144
Net Assets
$66,144
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
WI
Tax Period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

HIGH GROUND ACTION FUND, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit that reported $799K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 75% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $933K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

HIGH GROUND ACTION FUND BUILT ON THEIR PAST SUCCESS OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO A FOCUS ON DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION ABOUT SALIENT ISSUES IN THE 2018 ELECTION.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $798,770
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $798,770

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $750,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $2,352
Program Expenses $750,000
Other Expenses $183,438
TOTAL EXPENSES $933,438

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $798,770 $3,187,000 -0.7%
Expenses $933,438 $2,988,607 -0.7%
Net Income $-134,668 $198,393 -1.7%
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
3
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
0
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PHILLIP BAILEY Treasurer 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ZAPFEL President 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN HANSEN 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
2019 $798,770 $933,438 $66,144 $-134,668
2018 $3,187,000 $2,988,607 $200,812 $198,393
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