HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA
AI Summary
HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting economic mobility through education services and student retention for low-income, Black and Brown, and first-generation-to-college students in Philadelphia. With an operating budget of $11.6 million and total revenue of $11.8 million for the 2024 filing year, HEIGHTS focuses on creating pathways to educational and workforce success through college and career advising, industry-aligned programming, and transformative partnerships. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, ensuring a diverse support base for its mission.
Mission Statement
HEIGHTS IS A NEW KIND OF ORGANIZATION, AN ECONOMIC MOBILITY CATALYST. WE BELIEVE THAT CREATING PATHWAYS TO EDUCATIONAL AND WORKFORCE SUCCESS FOR LOW-INCOME, BLACK AND BROWN, AND FIRST-GENERATION-TO-COLLEGE STUDENTS IS THE KEYSTONE OF A MORE EQUITABLE AND PROSPEROUS PHILADELPHIA. HEIGHTS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING THOSE PATHWAYS THROUGH COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING, INDUSTRY-ALIGNED PROGRAMMING, TRANSFORMATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, AND A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT THAT INVESTS AND BELIEVES IN STUDENTS AND THEIR RIGHT TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY. AS A RESULT, STUDENTS HAVE DEFINED PATHWAYS TO KEY INDUSTRIES THAT PROVIDE FAMILY-SUSTAINING PAY AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION. THEY HAVE AN ACTIONABLE POSTSECONDARY PLAN, ARE PREPARED FOR THEIR POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES, AND FEEL SUPPORTED BY AND CONNECTED TO A LARGER NETWORK OF PEOPLE WHO INVEST IN THEIR SUCCESS.
Cause Areas
2
Education services
Student retention
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA’s budget?
In 2024, HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA reported an annual operating budget of around $11.6 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA support?
HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA supports work in Education services and Student retention.
Where does HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA operate?
HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Who funded HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA recently?
In 2025, HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA received grants from THE JOHN B ROSENTHAL FOUNDATION C/O PENNROSE LLC, BE PHILLY FOUNDATION INC, and CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA received in 2024?
The largest grant to HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA in 2024 exceeds $1.5 million.