MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

EIN: 911275451 501(c)(3)

Bellingham, WA

Total Revenue
$793,793
Total Expenses
$828,055
Total Assets
$724,473
Net Assets
$710,704
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Kaitlyn Whiteside
Phone
3607468724
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit that reported $794K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Community-based recreation programs for teens and adults with disabilities to promote enjoyment and enrichment, personal growth, greater independence and community involvement, and life-long learning.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $503,432 Revenue: $72,377

The Weekday Program provides 40 hours per week of group recreation programs for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Diverse program activities include yoga, library visits, dance...

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The Weekday Program provides 40 hours per week of group recreation programs for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Diverse program activities include yoga, library visits, dance classes, rock climbing, art classes, kayaking, gardening and more. This program aims to support and empower participants to build their health and happiness, to increase their community engagement, to pursue life-long learning, and to socialize and create friendships. Individualized, goal-based services are offered to individuals who need higher levels of support or for those participants who have specific personal goals they would like to work towards with support from a staff member. The Weekday Program supports families through respite care, affording family caregivers an opportunity to have a break from caregiving roles and responsibilities while their loved one with a disability is in a safe and enriching environment. Respite care is critical to family stability, resiliency, and well-being by providing support to family caregivers to work, seek employment, take care of family obligations like grocery shopping, and rest and recuperate. In 2023, Weekday Program served 174 individuals with developmental disabilities and provided respite care to 118 families.

Program 2
Expenses: $104,851 Revenue: $15,074

The Weekend Program is held Friday and Saturday evenings and creates a welcoming environment for people with developmental disabilities to socialize and enjoy typical weekend recreational activities...

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The Weekend Program is held Friday and Saturday evenings and creates a welcoming environment for people with developmental disabilities to socialize and enjoy typical weekend recreational activities together. This program offers movie nights, dances, bingo, games, and supported outings to explore downtown Bellingham and engage in community activities like the monthly Art Walk. Individualized, goal-based services are offered to individuals who need higher levels of support or for those who have specific and personal goals they would like to work towards with support. The Weekend Program supports families through respite care so that family caregivers may have a break from caregiving roles while their loved one with a disability is in a safe and enriching environment. In 2023, The Weekend Program served 87 individuals with developmental disabilities and provided respite care to 57 families.

Program 3
Expenses: $65,565 Revenue: $9,426

The seasonal Higbee Hikers Program meets every Saturday and runs 8 months out of the year to support participants in outdoor recreation and to increase access to local trails and paths. This program...

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The seasonal Higbee Hikers Program meets every Saturday and runs 8 months out of the year to support participants in outdoor recreation and to increase access to local trails and paths. This program works to remove barriers and promotes inclusivity in the outdoor community. Staff are trained to plan accessible routes, offer mobility assistance to participants, create route modifications as needed, and provide individual support and encouragement to participants. Like all of MHC's programs, the Higbee Hikers Program incorporates education, life-long learning, and transferable skills. The program teaches participants how to use the bus to access local trails so that they may access those trails independently or with other caregivers outside of the program. Public transportation is a valuable skill that benefits participants in their social, recreational, school, and work lives as well. The program offers educational experiences through topics like plant identification, outdoor skills, and trail etiquette. In 2023, Higbee Hikers served 31 individuals with developmental disabilities.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $690,279
Program Service Revenue $96,877
Investment Income $5,820
Other Revenue $817
TOTAL REVENUE $793,793

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $28,767
Salaries & Benefits $547,679
Fundraising Expenses $32,165
Program Expenses $673,848
Other Expenses $247,390
TOTAL EXPENSES $828,055

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $793,793 $538,120 +0.5%
Expenses $828,055 $652,823 +0.3%
Net Income $-34,262 $-114,703 -0.7%
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
26
Volunteers
350

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
4
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
1
$61,591
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kaitlyn Whiteside Executive Director 40
Key Emp
$61,591 $0 $61,591
Roberta Vollendorf Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
April McMurry Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlie Sylvester Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brien Thane Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kaitlyn Miller Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Naaman Hinton Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda White President 3
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Torhil Ramsay Vice President 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LaVonne Olsen Treasurer 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Mandy Richards Secretary 2
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $793,793 $828,055 $724,473 $-34,262
2022 $538,120 $652,823 $743,006 $-114,703
2021 $695,669 $529,826 $885,557 $165,843
2020 $783,474 $426,364 $759,493 $357,110
2019 $599,515 $422,982 $344,200 $176,533
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