Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by HIGH ASPIRATIONS INCORPORATED.

Totals

Total revenue: $912,904
Total expenses: $653,021
Contributions and grants received: $761,932
Grants paid: $0
Program service revenue: $0
Investment income: $55
Other revenue: $150,917
Total assets, end of year: $3,249,688
Total liabilities, end of year: $9,009
Net assets or fund balances, end of year: $3,240,679
Program services expenses (Part IX): $474,956
Management and general expenses: $113,693
Fundraising expenses: $64,372
Program service expenses (Part III): $474,956

Program services were 72.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

1a · Federated campaigns

$16,864
1b · Membership dues

$0
1c · Fundraising events

$136,337
1d · Related organizations

$0
1e · Government grants (contributions)

$96,031
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

$512,700
1g · Noncash contributions included above

$0
3 · Investment income

total $55 · related or exempt $55 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
5 · Royalties

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
6c · Rental income or loss

real property $0 · personal property $0
7c · Gain or loss

securities $0 · other assets $0
8a · Fundraising events: gross income

$210,280
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

$136,337
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

$59,363
8c · Net income from fundraising events

total $150,917 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $150,917
11e · Other revenue, total

$0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

total $203,400 · program services $122,040 · management and general $50,850 · fundraising $30,510
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
7 · Other salaries and wages

total $195,422 · program services $146,761 · management and general $34,343 · fundraising $14,318
8 · Pension plan contributions

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
9 · Other employee benefits

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
10 · Payroll taxes

total $27,412 · program services $18,884 · management and general $5,429 · fundraising $3,099
11a · Fees: management

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11b · Fees: legal

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11c · Fees: accounting

total $27,331 · program services $27,331 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11d · Fees: lobbying

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

total $0 · fundraising $0
11f · Fees: investment management

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11g · Fees: other

total $30,805 · program services $25,805 · management and general $0 · fundraising $5,000
12 · Advertising and promotion

total $8,750 · program services $8,750 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
13 · Office expenses

total $25,625 · program services $16,544 · management and general $2,283 · fundraising $6,798
14 · Information technology

total $2,462 · program services $2,412 · management and general $50 · fundraising $0
15 · Royalties

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
16 · Occupancy

total $20,095 · program services $19,758 · management and general $337 · fundraising $0
17 · Travel

total $5,494 · program services $5,494 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

total $1,623 · program services $1,544 · management and general $0 · fundraising $79
20 · Interest

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
21 · Payments to affiliates

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

total $53,797 · program services $37,658 · management and general $13,449 · fundraising $2,690
23 · Insurance

total $15,660 · program services $10,928 · management and general $2,945 · fundraising $1,787
24a · Other expenses: Program Supplies and Events

total $24,891 · program services $22,725 · management and general $2,075 · fundraising $91
24b · Other expenses: Program Food and Beverage

total $8,322 · program services $8,322 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24c · Other expenses: Volunteer Expense

total $1,932 · program services $0 · management and general $1,932 · fundraising $0
24e · All other expenses

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

beginning of year $1,705,667 · end of year $1,494,506
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

beginning of year $36,444 · end of year $86,914
3 · Pledges and grants receivable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
4 · Accounts receivable

beginning of year $14,060 · end of year $32,953
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
7 · Other notes and loans receivable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
8 · Inventories for sale or use

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

beginning of year $6,610 · end of year $8,780
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

$1,786,485
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

$159,950
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

beginning of year $1,229,917 · end of year $1,626,535
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
12 · Investments: other securities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
13 · Investments: program-related

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
14 · Intangible assets

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
15 · Other assets

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

beginning of year $7,545 · end of year $9,009
18 · Grants payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
19 · Deferred revenue

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

beginning of year $1,998,973 · end of year $3,049,663
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

beginning of year $986,180 · end of year $191,016

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

High Aspirations raises African American males' aspirations by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of their lives spiritually, emotionally, socially and academically.

Activities or mission (Part I)

High Aspirations currently provides services to African American males ages 8-18 who are interested in making positive life choices. We support them socially emotionally, academically and spiritually.

High Aspirations utilizes intensive development and mentoring to help young men stay on the right path and realize their dreams. The program works with a 7:1 ratio of mentees to mentors, allowing for close personal relationship development and positive reinforcement through teaming. HA's programs strengthen social-emotional skills, relationships and community engagement. Every young man who enters the program is expected to establish his own five-step plan designed to raise grades, increase community involvement, and improve relationships. Mentees are expected to participate in HA programs and are evaluated based on their individualized action plans. The current geographic area served is Kansas City, Missouri's urban core. Current programming includes over 72 partnerships: Chess Club: Teaches critical thinking skills, strategy, and patience: weekly sessions and tournaments throughout the year. Leadership/Entrepreneurship Training: Interactive Speakers series on leadership and business, writing and public speaking, and racial and ethnic pride that builds on a foundation of African-American history. HA's Olympics: Competition that engages all participants, parents, and mentors in Youth Leadership and Service Learning activities. Teams strive for excellence in four key areas: Academics, HA Activities, Relationship Building, and Community Service. Pre-Collegiate Program: Young men explore options in higher education, tour colleges, study for college entrance examinations, discuss college life, and if appropriate, engage in remedial classes. Community Service: Mentees donate their time to various groups, creating positive interaction with their community, learning the importance of being good citizens, and appreciating the value of public spaces. Legally Informed: Our young men interact with the Kansas City Police Department, lawyers, and judges to learn their rights as well as their responsibilities, building understanding of the legal system and the importance of staying on the right track. High Aspirations Lawn Service (HALS): During the spring and summer months, our HALS mentees learn how to run their own business, cutting grass and receiving paychecks. High Aspirations is led by its Founder and President, Henry Wash and our Program Manager, Brian Thomas. We also have a full-time Administrative Assistant as well as two part-time Interns who are graduates of the program. High Aspirations remains committed to best and evidence-based practices, strategies, and approaches, in order to evolve continuously through updated and enhanced programs responsive to the needs of Kansas City's at-risk, black male youth. Outreach and collaboration, now grown to 75+ diverse, multi-sector partners, remains essential to recruitment and retention of program participants and Mentors. The Mentoring Campus at 803 East 27th Street, in the heart of the Longfellow neighborhood in the urban core and is accessible through public transportation. This new environment is conducive to learning and engagement through an open floor plan, youth friendly access to educational tools, and opportunities to earn rewards through a state-of-the-art media room with positive lifestyle components, raised bed gardens, small track and open air-pavilion. 2022 highlights included: -Strengthening the relationship with University of Kansas and Up Metrics for the purpose of engagement in program evaluation and metrics. -Successfully implemented Stage 2 of the Strategic Plan with the intention and goal of increasing to 70 mentees, 10 mentors, 10 volunteers, 1 program specialist and 1 intern. Youth with mentors have an increased likelihood of going to college, better attitudes toward school, advanced social and emotional development, improved self-esteem and are less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol or engage in criminal behavior. Expansion of programming and partnerships to include KPRS/KPRT Radio Show, Keisha Candy Apples, Missouri Department of Conservation, KC Current, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Engage South KC, Park University, K-State, Kansas City Chamber and many others. High Aspirations (HA) changes the lives of the young men we serve as well as the community at large with our all-African American mentoring program in the heart of the city. On average, HA's mentees improve their GPAs by 17%. After completing high school, our young men go to college, the military, pursue a trade or get a job. HA has retained 99.1% of mentees since the inception of the Mentoring Center. In 2022, HA had the following outcomes with their 147 mentees: * GPA average of 2.8 * 100% Graduated High School * 100% went on to college or are college bound 100% of our job aged young men are employed 87% retention of mentees 48 weeks of diversified programming Each young man is expected to evaluate his own progress, based on his five-step action plan. With our Program Specialist, they review report cards, weekly mentee trackers, and attendance and program participation logs. Surveys measure social involvement, attitudes about risk-taking behaviors, and the importance of schoolwork. High Aspirations operates under the core values of Quality, Challenge and Love. Youth are exposed to leadership that provides spiritual enrichment and support. In 2022 High Aspirations handed out 145 bibles and the young men pray before and after sessions

Expenses $474,956

As filed on the 2022 return.

Listed in Part VII

Henry W Wash

President and Exec Director

Total calculated

$203,400

From this org

$203,400

From related orgs

$0

Other

$0

Hours/week

40

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$118,400

Bonus

$85,000

Other

$0

Deferred

$0

Nontaxable benefits

$0

Filer's total

$203,400
Damon Bryant

Chair

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Steven Harris

Vice Chair

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
Stan Stark

Treasurer

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

2
John Schmidt

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Monic Houpe

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Dr Lester Blue Jr

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Peter Clune

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Robert Sniezek

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Mark Brandmeyer

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Lesley Elwell

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Dana Nelson

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Benita Townsend

Mothers' Chair

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Tony Hayes

Mentors' Chair

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Jeanette Countee

Advocacy Board

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
David Gershon

Advocacy Board

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Gayle Krigel

Advocacy Board

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Anita Maltbia

Advocacy Board

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

3 · Compensation survey or study
3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
7 · Other non-fixed payments
8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Schedule J, Part I, Line 3: During the 2022 review of Mr. Wash's employment contract it was discovered that Mr. Wash had been underpaid based on the terms of the contract. A bonus payment was paid in 2022 to correct the underpayment of prior years compensation. Compensation survey Midwest Center NP Leadership.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

High Aspirations Lawn Service

Lawn Service Operation · MO · income $0 · assets $0

Provenance

Return type: form_990
Tax year: 2022
Filed: 10 November 2023
IRS schema version: 2022v5.0
Source object: 202343149349304139

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