EIN 45-3211706

Higher Heights for America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(4)
Num. employees
19
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Higher Heights for America is building a national infrastructure to harness black women's political power and leadership potential.
Total revenues
$1,005,477
2022
Total expenses
$1,965,949
2022
Total assets
$179,376
2022
Num. employees
19
2022

Program areas at Higher Heights for America

Convenings & Events Develop on and offline communications to help elevate Black women's voices and help shape the national narrative about Black women in American politics. Accomplish this through the development of website content, production of the Sunday Brunch series, Facebook Live, and Twitter chat events, and seeking to expand earned media opportunities.
Membership Engagement Developing a network of Black women and allies and providing members with training and tools to harness their political power. Create on and offline activities and networking opportunities to help Black women lead from the voting booth to elected office.
Communications & Research & Strategy Develop on and offline communications to help elevate Black women's voices and help shape the national narrative about Black women in American politics. Accomplish this through the development of website content, production of Sunday Brunch Series, Facebook Live and Twitter chat events and seeking to expand earned media opportunities. Compile, conduct and release research on Black women's political and civic leadership.
Leadership Development Train the next generation of leaders by expanding our #BlackWomenLead Political Leadership efforts to meet Black women where they are and move them up the ladder of engagement. Host leadership webinars that will focus on preparing Black women to take their political leadership to the next level and provide skill-building opportunities from fundraising and messaging to volunteer and staff engagement.
Outreach and Partnerships Expand relationships with national and local partners to expand Higher Heights reach to support programming and attend convenings and meetings.
Political Engagement Support Black women running for office by mobilizing volunteers and organizing get out the vote.

Who funds Higher Heights for America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Women Donors Network ActionPrimary Purpose Support$100,000

Personnel at Higher Heights for America

NameTitleCompensation
Glynda C. CarrPresident and Chief Executive Officer$58,729
Lisa HargroveChief of Staff$44,900
Aprill O. TurnerVice President of Communications and External Affairs$65,396
Aisha O. DewProgram and Political Director
Lakeila StemmonsNational Director$54,992
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Higher Heights for America

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,005,477
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,005,477

Form 990s for Higher Heights for America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2018-122020-01-24990View PDF
2017-122018-10-16990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Women Donors Network Action
December 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Human rightsAfrican Americans
Characteristics
Political advocacyNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
Address
147 Prince St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Kings County, NY
Website URL
higherheightsforamerica.org/ 
Phone
(646) 494-9620
IRS details
EIN
45-3211706
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R24: Womens Rights
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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