Highest Horizon Support Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 7% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
At Highest Horizon Support Services we seek to improve the quality of life and subjective well-being of those in need. While providing them with the tools to grow and empowering them to embark upon excellence.
- Income
- $399,532
- Spending
- $399,532
- Spent on programs
- 7%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $84,000, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Spending floor
0 of 157% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $15,032 spent. Our organization offers crucial case management and support services to individuals who have been diagnosed with mental health conditions. These services are tailored to provide essential assistance support advocacy referrals and interventions across all aspects of mental health maintenance. Our dedicated team ensures that those in need receive comprehensive care and guidance to effectively manage their mental health challenges.
- $12,500 spent. We develop services to meet the changing mental health needs in our community. Highest Horizon Support Services offers a platform for individuals to express themselves and receive assistance. Our aim is to improve mental well-being by providing education support and empathy to enable lasting positive transformations in the lives of those we help. In 2024 we organized quarterly events to support the community such as Clothing Drives Back-to-School Drives Christmas Giveaways for supported families and Spring Community Events tailored to our service recipients. These events incurred a total expense of $6500.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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