TY 2011 Form 990EZ

- TIN:

Form990-EZ
Click to see attachment

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-1150

2011

Open to Public
Inspection

For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning 08-01-2011, and ending 07-31-2012

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-
UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)1991 LEE RD
ROOM/SUITE 106Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH44118

D Employer identification number

34-1604071

E Telephone number

(216) 932-5110

F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet

G Accounting method: CashAccrualOther (specify) bullet

H Check bullet

required to attach Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).I Website: bullet

REACHINGHEIGHTS.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)501(c)(3) Click to see attachment

501(c)( ) bullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

K Check

if the organization is not a section 509(a)(3) supporting organization or a section 527 organization and its gross receipts are normally not more than $50,000. A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.

L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ........... bullet

$ 87,899


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received...............			1	67,004
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............			2
3	Membership dues and assessments......................			3
4	Investment income...........................			4	5,352
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses...........	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......			5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) .	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 16,798 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
	sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000)	6b	14,255
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events.......	6c	17,678
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)			6d	-3,423
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold.................	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........			7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .....................			8	1,288
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.................			9	70,221
10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) .................			10	7,611
11	Benefits paid to or for members........................			11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................			12	83,458
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............			13	4,400
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance...................			14	7,260
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping...................			15	3,316
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ....................			16	10,397
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ....................			17	116,442
18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............			18	-46,221
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................			19	188,384
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........			20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........			21	142,163

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2011)

Form 990-EZ (2011)

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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.............

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year

22Cash, savings, and investments................

191,161

141,702

23Land and buildings....................

24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........

3,210

8,295

25Total assets......................

194,371

149,997

Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............

5,987

7,834

27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..

188,384

142,163

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? MISSION STATEMENT REACHING HEIGHTS MOBILIZES COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO FOSTER HIGHLY VALUED PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE ALL CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION. INITIATIVE REACHING HEIGHTS INVIGORATES PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE EDUCATION PROCESS BY MAKING GRANTS AND ORGANIZING SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THAT: - SUPPORT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT - SUPPORT TEACHER COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION - FOSTER AN ATMOSPHERE OF APPRECIATION - CONNECT THE COMMUNITY WITH THE SCHOOLS THROUGH EVENTS AND INFORMATION - CELEBRATE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND BUILD COMMUNITY - PROMOTE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATION ISSUES AND SUCCESSES
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 - REACHING HEIGHTS ROLE MODELS - DURING THE 2012-13 ACADEMIC YEAR, REACHING HEIGHTS STARTED A NEW PROGRAM, REACHING HEIGHTS ROLE MODELS, THAT COMBINES TWO PILLARS OF OUR MISSION: SUPPORTING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND ENGAGING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY IN THE SUCCESS OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ROLE MODELS INVITES SUCCESSFUL ADULTS TO SHARE THEIR LIFE JOURNEYS WITH FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS, TAKE QUESTIONS, AND REMIND THEM THAT THE PATH FROM ADOLESCENCE TO ADULTHOOD CAN TAKE MANY FORMS. THE PROGRAM IS INSPIRED BY RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY RONALD FERGUSON, PH.D., A SENIOR LECTURER ON EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY AT HARVARD UNIVERSITYS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND FACULTY CO-CHAIR OF THE PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY INITIATIVE ON ADOLESCENT-TO-ADULT TRANSITIONS. OUR GOAL WITH ROLE MODELS IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH REAL EXAMPLES OF THE MANY PATHS TO A SUCCESSFUL LIFE FOCUSING ON THE RELEVANCE OF EDUCATION, THE CAPACITY TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES, AND THE REASSURANCE THAT THEY CAN BUILD A GOOD LIFE FOR THEMSELVES. TO VOLUNTEER AS A ROLE MODEL, CONTACT REACHING HEIGHTS. - MANY VILLAGES ACADEMIC TUTORING - NOW IN ITS EIGHTH YEAR, THE MANY VILLAGES ACADEMIC TUTORING PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BUILDING LITERACY SKILLS AMONG EMERGENT READERS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE THREE. DURING THE 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR, 67 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MORE THAN 1,000 HOURS OF TUTORING TO MORE THAN 270 STUDENTS. KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED TUTORING AS PART OF THIS READING INTERVENTION SHOWED AN 83% GROWTH RATE IN PRE-READING SKILLS. COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT IS AT THE HEART OF MANY VILLAGES; VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS SOLIDIFY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS,TEACHERS WELCOME VOLUNTEERS INTO CLASSROOMS, AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDANCE ON RESEARCH-BASED APPROACHES. - EXPANDED THANK-A-TEACHER - THIS YEAR, IN ADDITION TO HONORING THE WORK DONE BY TEACHERS IN OUR SCHOOLS, WERE INVITING CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR THANK-A-TEACHER PROGRAM TO ALSO RECOGNIZE THE WORK OF ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING COACHES, BUS DRIVERS, LUNCH AIDES, SCHOOL NURSES, AND PRINCIPALS. WE ENCOURAGE RECOGNITION AND EXPRESSIONS OF SINCERE APPRECIATION FROM THE COMMUNITY WITH THANK YOU CARDS WITH PERSONAL MESSAGES, A PUBLIC PRESENTATION AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THOSE RECOGNIZED TO PRINCIPALS AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS AND ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SCHOOLS HAVE A PROUD TRADITION OF STRONG INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAMS. HERES HOW REACHING HEIGHTS IS NOURISHING THAT TRADITION IN 2012. - HEIGHTS SUMMER MUSIC CAMP - REACHING HEIGHTS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CH-UH DISTRICT, SPONSORS HEIGHTS SUMMER MUSIC CAMP, A FUN AND INTENSE WEEK OF MUSICAL INSTRUCTION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENT COUNSELORS THAT CULMINATES IN AN INSPIRATIONAL FINALE CONCERT. - PATTI/JACKSON MUSIC LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS - OUR PATTI/JACKSON MUSIC LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS, HONORING THE MEMORIES OF VINCE PATTI AND DENISE JACKSON, EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE ONE -ON-ONE PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION. IN 2012-13, REACHING HEIGHTS IS FUNDING UP TO 17 SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO 24 LESSONS. MUSIC TEACHERS DRAW ON THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS TO NOMINATE STUDENTS BASED ON NEED, APTITUDE, AND INTEREST IN PURSUING PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS. -JAMES BANE JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP - THIS YEARS JAMES BANE JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP WAS AWARDED TO HEIGHTS HIGH JUNIOR TRUMPET PLAYER (AND FORMER PATTI FAMILY MUSIC LESSON SCHOLAR) CASANDRA ESPENSCHIED. THE BANE SCHOLARSHIP, ESTABLISHED IN 1998 THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF DRS. BETH SERSIG AND CHRIS BRANDT, PROVIDES ADVANCED INSTRUCTION TO HIGHLY TALENTED STUDENT MUSICIANS. - HEIGHTS HIGH FALL MUSICAL - SINCE 2007, WE HAVE SUPPORTED THE ANNUAL HEIGHTS HIGH FALL MUSICAL. THE 2012 PRODUCTION OF THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA WAS THE RESULT OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE HIGH SCHOOLS VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL DEPARTMENTS, INCLUDED PARTICIPATION BY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY LEVEL STUDENTS FROM ACROSS OUR DISTRICT. INCLUDING TWO CASTS, PIT ORCHESTRA, AND CREW, MORE THAN 600 STUDENTS WERE PART OF THE PRODUCTION. (Grants $ 7,611) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	72,648
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) .................. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..............	32	72,648

Part IV List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (see the instructions for Part IV.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV..........

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
PATRICK MULLEN 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	EXEC DIR40.00	40,965
BETSEY BELL 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	DIRECTOR2.00	0
ERIC CLARK 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	DIRECTOR2.00	0
JOHN HUBBARD 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	SECRETARY5.00	0
KIM CONKLIN 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	DIRECTOR2.00	0
SHELDON GLAVE 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	DIRECTOR2.00	0
DOUG HASTINGS 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	TREASURER5.00	0
LESLIE MYRICK 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	DIRECTOR2.00	0
KARI SHARPE 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	DIRECTOR2.00	0
ALVIN SAAFIR 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	DIRECTOR2.00	0
SAROYA QUEEN-TABOR 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	VICE PRES5.00	0
ROBERT SWAGGARD 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	DIRECTOR2.00	0
REID VAIL 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	VICE PRESIDE5.00	0
RICHARD WAUGH 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	DIRECTOR2.00	0
AUDREY WYNNE 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HEIGHTS,OH44118	DIRECTOR2.00	0
KAL ZUCKER 1991 LEE RD CLEVELAND HTS,OH44118	DIRECTOR2.00	0

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Part VOther Information(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V

Yes

Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................

Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions). ..........................

35a

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O.

35b

Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.

35c

Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................

37a

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet

37a

Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................

37b

38a

Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were

any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..

38a

If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .

38b

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......

39a

Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....

39b

40a

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:

section 4911 bullet

; section 4912 bullet

; section 4955 bullet

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ......

40b

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958... bullet

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization.................... bullet

All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. ......................

40e

41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet

42aThe organization's books are in care of bullet

PATRICK MULLEN Telephone no. bullet

(216) 932-5110

Located at bullet

1991 LEE RD
CLEVELAND HTS,OH ZIP + 4 bullet

44118

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?

Yes

42b

If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?

42c

If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041Check here ....... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year.... bullet

Yes

44a

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of

Form 990-EZ.................................

44a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form990-EZ.............................

44b

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........

44c

If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanationin Schedule O................................

44d

45a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of
section 512(b)(13)?............................

45a

45b

Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form990-EZ (see instructions).....................

45b

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Yes

Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............

Part VI

Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ...........

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ....

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ................. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000.......... bullet

Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE:All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ..................... Yes No

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid preparer use only

Print/type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

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Firm's EIN Right pointing arrowhead image

Firm's address Right pointing arrowhead image

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions ......... bullet

YesNo

Form 990-EZ (2011)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-
UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

34-1604071

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of

its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. Seesection 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Other

By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box ..................................................

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?

(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)

Yes

and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?		(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?		(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?		(vii) Amount of support?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	194,289	80,501	85,153	100,977	52,074	512,994
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3..	194,289	80,501	85,153	100,977	52,074	512,994
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..						12,168
6	Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						500,826

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	194,289	80,501	85,153	100,977	52,074	512,994
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	12,795	495	14,848	13,217	5,352	46,707
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).						559,701

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.) ..................

15,543

First Five Years If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.......................................... right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f)) .........

89.480 %

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

86.740 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2011. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ...................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization .................................................. right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization .............................................. right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13	Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2011. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Name of organization

REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-
UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

34-1604071

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not total to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Name of organization REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS- UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Part I	Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Name of organization REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS- UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Part II	Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions).	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

Name of organization
REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-
UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

34-1604071

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

Additional Data

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Software Version:

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-
UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

34-1604071

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and e-mail solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

Yes

If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
	(ii) Activity	Yes	No	(iv) Gross receipts from activity		(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
Total .................

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 SPELLING BEE (event type)	(b) Event #2 MUSIC CAMP (event type)	(d) Total Events (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	14,930	14,255	29,185
2	Less: Charitable contributions . . .	14,930		14,930
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .		14,255	14,255
4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Non-cash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .
7	Food and beverages . .
8	Entertainment . . .
9	Other direct expenses .		17,678	17,678
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........			17,678
11	Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............			-3,423

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," Explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," Explain:

Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................

YesNo

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)

Identifier	ReturnReference	Explanation

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-
UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

34-1604071

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
OTHER REVENUE	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8	MISCELLANEOUS 1,288 TOTAL 1,288
OTHER EXPENSES	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	EXPENSES ADVERTISING & PROMOTION 1,041 TELEPHONE & COMPUTER 1,669 INSURANCE 1,425 DONATION - VAPO 750 FUNDRAISING 1,179 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,633 BAD DEBT 2,700 TOTAL 10,397
OTHER ASSETS	FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24	PLEDGES RECEIVABLE 2,850 5,250 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0 1,495 FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 9,546 0 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 9,546 0 DEPOSITS AND MISCELLANEOUS 360 360 FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS 0 1,190 TOTAL 3,210 8,295
OTHER LIABILITIES	FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26	ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 5,987 6,644 FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS 0 1,190
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE	FORM 990-EZ, PART III	MISSION STATEMENT REACHING HEIGHTS MOBILIZES COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO FOSTER HIGHLY VALUED PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE ALL CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION. INITIATIVE REACHING HEIGHTS INVIGORATES PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE EDUCATION PROCESS BY MAKING GRANTS AND ORGANIZING SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THAT: - SUPPORT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT - SUPPORT TEACHER COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION - FOSTER AN ATMOSPHERE OF APPRECIATION - CONNECT THE COMMUNITY WITH THE SCHOOLS THROUGH EVENTS AND INFORMATION - CELEBRATE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND BUILD COMMUNITY - PROMOTE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATION ISSUES AND SUCCESSES
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT	FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28	- REACHING HEIGHTS ROLE MODELS - DURING THE 2012-13 ACADEMIC YEAR, REACHING HEIGHTS STARTED A NEW PROGRAM, REACHING HEIGHTS ROLE MODELS, THAT COMBINES TWO PILLARS OF OUR MISSION: SUPPORTING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND ENGAGING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY IN THE SUCCESS OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ROLE MODELS INVITES SUCCESSFUL ADULTS TO SHARE THEIR LIFE JOURNEYS WITH FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS, TAKE QUESTIONS, AND REMIND THEM THAT THE PATH FROM ADOLESCENCE TO ADULTHOOD CAN TAKE MANY FORMS. THE PROGRAM IS INSPIRED BY RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY RONALD FERGUSON, PH.D., A SENIOR LECTURER ON EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY AT HARVARD UNIVERSITYS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND FACULTY CO-CHAIR OF THE PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY INITIATIVE ON ADOLESCENT-TO-ADULT TRANSITIONS. OUR GOAL WITH ROLE MODELS IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH REAL EXAMPLES OF THE MANY PATHS TO A SUCCESSFUL LIFE FOCUSING ON THE RELEVANCE OF EDUCATION, THE CAPACITY TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES, AND THE REASSURANCE THAT THEY CAN BUILD A GOOD LIFE FOR THEMSELVES. TO VOLUNTEER AS A ROLE MODEL, CONTACT REACHING HEIGHTS. - MANY VILLAGES ACADEMIC TUTORING - NOW IN ITS EIGHTH YEAR, THE MANY VILLAGES ACADEMIC TUTORING PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BUILDING LITERACY SKILLS AMONG EMERGENT READERS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE THREE. DURING THE 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR, 67 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MORE THAN 1,000 HOURS OF TUTORING TO MORE THAN 270 STUDENTS. KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED TUTORING AS PART OF THIS READING INTERVENTION SHOWED AN 83% GROWTH RATE IN PRE-READING SKILLS. COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT IS AT THE HEART OF MANY VILLAGES; VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS SOLIDIFY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS,TEACHERS WELCOME VOLUNTEERS INTO CLASSROOMS, AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDANCE ON RESEARCH-BASED APPROACHES. - EXPANDED THANK-A-TEACHER - THIS YEAR, IN ADDITION TO HONORING THE WORK DONE BY TEACHERS IN OUR SCHOOLS, WERE INVITING CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR THANK-A-TEACHER PROGRAM TO ALSO RECOGNIZE THE WORK OF ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING COACHES, BUS DRIVERS, LUNCH AIDES, SCHOOL NURSES, AND PRINCIPALS. WE ENCOURAGE RECOGNITION AND EXPRESSIONS OF SINCERE APPRECIATION FROM THE COMMUNITY WITH THANK YOU CARDS WITH PERSONAL MESSAGES, A PUBLIC PRESENTATION AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THOSE RECOGNIZED TO PRINCIPALS AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS AND ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SCHOOLS HAVE A PROUD TRADITION OF STRONG INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAMS. HERES HOW REACHING HEIGHTS IS NOURISHING THAT TRADITION IN 2012. - HEIGHTS SUMMER MUSIC CAMP - REACHING HEIGHTS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CH-UH DISTRICT, SPONSORS HEIGHTS SUMMER MUSIC CAMP, A FUN AND INTENSE WEEK OF MUSICAL INSTRUCTION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENT COUNSELORS THAT CULMINATES IN AN INSPIRATIONAL FINALE CONCERT. - PATTI/JACKSON MUSIC LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS - OUR PATTI/JACKSON MUSIC LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS, HONORING THE MEMORIES OF VINCE PATTI AND DENISE JACKSON, EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE ONE -ON-ONE PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION. IN 2012-13, REACHING HEIGHTS IS FUNDING UP TO 17 SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO 24 LESSONS. MUSIC TEACHERS DRAW ON THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS TO NOMINATE STUDENTS BASED ON NEED, APTITUDE, AND INTEREST IN PURSUING PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS. -JAMES BANE JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP - THIS YEARS JAMES BANE JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP WAS AWARDED TO HEIGHTS HIGH JUNIOR TRUMPET PLAYER (AND FORMER PATTI FAMILY MUSIC LESSON SCHOLAR) CASANDRA ESPENSCHIED. THE BANE SCHOLARSHIP, ESTABLISHED IN 1998 THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF DRS. BETH SERSIG AND CHRIS BRANDT, PROVIDES ADVANCED INSTRUCTION TO HIGHLY TALENTED STUDENT MUSICIANS. - HEIGHTS HIGH FALL MUSICAL - SINCE 2007, WE HAVE SUPPORTED THE ANNUAL HEIGHTS HIGH FALL MUSICAL. THE 2012 PRODUCTION OF THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA WAS THE RESULT OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE HIGH SCHOOLS VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL DEPARTMENTS, INCLUDED PARTICIPATION BY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY LEVEL STUDENTS FROM ACROSS OUR DISTRICT. INCLUDING TWO CASTS, PIT ORCHESTRA, AND CREW, MORE THAN 600 STUDENTS WERE PART OF THE PRODUCTION.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Additional Data

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Software Version:

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TY 2011 CompensationExplanation

Name:

REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-

UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION

EIN: 34-1604071

Person Name	Explanation
PATRICK MULLEN
BETSEY BELL
ERIC CLARK
JOHN HUBBARD
KIM CONKLIN
SHELDON GLAVE
DOUG HASTINGS
LESLIE MYRICK
KARI SHARPE
ALVIN SAAFIR
SAROYA QUEENTABOR
ROBERT SWAGGARD
REID VAIL
RICHARD WAUGH
AUDREY WYNNE
KAL ZUCKER