Heights Center Inc.
Heights Center Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
THE HEIGHTS CENTER INC. WORKS TO BUILD STRONG, SELF-SUFFICIENT FAMILIES IN THE HARLEM HEIGHTS COMMUNITY OF SOUTH FORT MYERS THROUGH EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT.
About
THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE HEIGHTS CENTER INC. IS TO SUPPORT STRONG, FINANCIALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT FAMILIES IN THE HARLEM HEIGHTS COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND WELLNESS, PROMOTE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND PROVIDE THE BENEFITS OF ENRIVHMENT AND THE ARTS. THE HEIGHTS CENTER, SUPPORTED BY THE HEIGHTS FOUNDATION, IS A PLACE FOR EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITY AND ENRICHMENT AND PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING: SCHOOL SUCCESS: STAYING IN SCHOOL IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. THE HEIGHTS CENTER HAS DEVELOPED SCHOOL SUCCESS PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE CHALLANGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM POVERTY, LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND LIMITED EDUCATIONAL INVOLVEMENT. THESE INCLUDE AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, SUMMER CAMP, FAMILY NIGHTS AND COLLEGE WORKSHOPS. THE DCF-LICENSED AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT TO 120 CHILDREN IN GRADES K-8 EVERY SCHOOL DAY IN A PROGRAM MODELED AFTER 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS; SUMMER CAMP PROVIDED ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND ONGOIG ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO 120 SHILDREN AGES 5-14; POST-SEONDARY PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR TO SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN FY 2018-2019. 75,584 HOURS OF SERVICE WERE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The heights center inc. works to build strong, self-sufficient families in the harlem heights community of south fort myers through education, opportunity and enrichment.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “The heights center inc. works to build strong, self-sufficient families in the harlem heights community of south fort myers through education, opportunity and enrichment.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as FL.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 15570 HAGIE DRIVE, FORT MYERS, FL, 33908.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 0 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $19,722.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $845,583 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $36,383 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.