Form990-EZ
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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 private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 08-01-2013, and ending 07-31-2014
B
Check if applicable:
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 province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH44118
D Employer identification number

34-1604071
E Telephone number

(216) 932-5110
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletREACHINGHEIGHTS.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
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, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 107,904
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 74,374
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 16,009
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 17,521
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 $   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  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
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  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 107,904
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 3,025
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 79,554
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 3,700
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 6,105
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 1,920
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 33,607
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 127,911
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -20,007
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)................ 19 120,809
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.........Bullet 21 100,802
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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.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
123,549
22
99,219
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
1,760
24
8,953
25Total assets......................
125,309
25
108,172
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
4,500
26
7,370
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
120,809
27
100,802
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 IS A CITIZEN VOICE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND A RESOURCE FOR THE STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS OF THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WE EXIST BECAUSE WE KNOW OUR STUDENTS DESERVE THE BEST EDUCATION POSSIBLE. WE ALSO KNOW THAT THE SUCCESS OF OUR SCHOOLS IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS AND THAT SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS ARE A CRITICAL PART OF SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITIES. SIX GUIDING PRINCIPLES DRIVE OUR WORK: -- OUR CHILDREN DESERVE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND OUR COMMUNITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING IT AVAILABLE. -- OUR COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM HIGHLY VALUED, SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. -- AN INFORMED PUBLIC IS IMPORTANT TO SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. -- VITAL SCHOOLS DEPEND ON THE SUPPORT, INTEREST, AND INVOLVEMENT OF THE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY THEY SERVE. -- AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION CAN HELP CITIZENS CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CAN BUILD CONFIDENCE IN THEM. -- SUPPORTING TEACHERS, WHO ARE AT THE CORE OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS, FOST
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 TEACHING & LEARNING: THE MANY VILLAGES IN-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM SUPPORTS TEACHERS AND STUDENTS AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. WITH THE HELPFUL GUIDANCE OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS AND THE SCHOOL-BASED TEAMS, TUTORING SUPPORT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO OVER 500 CHILDREN. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR VOLUNTEERS WHOSE DEDICATION, COMMITMENT AND BELIEF IN THE WORK MAKES SO MUCH LEARNING POSSIBLE. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUALS. THERE IS NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. TRAINING AND ORIENTATION IS PROVIDED. THE THANK-A-TEACHER PROGRAM INVITES FAMILIES TO HONOR A TEACHER, ADMINISTRATOR, COACH, OR VOLUNTEER WITH WORDS OF APPRECIATION THAT ARE PASSED ON TO THE RECIPIENT ON A LARGE THANK YOU CARD AND SHARED WITH THE COMMUNITY ON OUR WEBSITE AND E-NEWSLETTERS. WE ASK FOR A DONATION FOR EACH THANK-A-TEACHER WHICH GOES DIRECTLY TO SUPPORTING OUR PROGRAMS. THE INNOVATION IN EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS TO TEACHERS AND ALL DISTRICT STAFF IN AN EFFORT TO HELP BRING GREAT IDEAS TO FRUITION. THE GRANTS ARE THERE TO HELP MAKE IT EASIER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS, ENRICH LEARNING AND SOLIDIFY CONNECTIONS. SINCE 1990, REACHING HEIGHTS HAS AWARDED MORE THAN 260,000 IN GRANT SUPPORT ACROSS THE DISTRICT. IN 2012, WE STREAMLINED OUR PROGRAM AND LAUNCHED THE INNOVATION IN EDUCATION COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM. THE FUNDING IS USED TO SUPPORT K-12 PROJECTS THAT WILL HELP REDEFINE WHAT INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE LOOK LIKE IN CH-UH SCHOOLS. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: REACHING HEIGHTS ROLE MODELS PROGRAM BRINGS MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY INTO OUR FIFTH GRADE CLASSES TO SHARE THEIR STORIES OF GROWING FROM ADOLESCENCE TO SUCCESSFUL ADULTHOOD. SPEAKERS FOCUS ON OVERCOMING CHALLENGES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION TO HIGHLIGHT LIFE CHOICES THAT BROADEN STUDENTS EXPOSURE AND HELP BUILD STUDENTS' CONFIDENCE. REACHINGHEIGHTS.ORG, OUR NEWLY REDESIGNED WEBSITE PROVIDES PROGRAM INFORMATION WITH EASY ON-LINE REGISTRATIONS, EASIER DONATION ACCESS, AND OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP. THERE IS EDUCATIONAL NEWS FEEDS, ACCESS TO OUR VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AT REACHINGHEIGHTSOH AND FROM THE HOMEPAGE VISITORS CAN CLICK TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER. EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY GROUP (ECAG) A PARENT-LED INITIATIVE WORKING TO BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION BY HELPING TO EMPOWER, SUPPORT, AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS FOR THE WORK OF ADVOCACY IN OUR DISTRICT, WHERE 18% OF STUDENTS ARE IDENTIFIED AS SPECIAL NEEDS. MEETINGS ARE MONTHLY AND EVENTS ARE PLANNED THROUGH OUT THE YEAR. ADULT COMMUNITY SPELLING BEE BRINGS UP TO 24, THREE-PERSON TEAMS TOGETHER TO COMPETE TO WIN THE TITLE AND THE BEE TROPHY IN THIS SERIOUSLY FUN EVENING. ALL KINDS OF COSTUMED TEAMS FIND THEIR WAY TO THE STAGE AT HEIGHTS HIGH AND LOUD CHEERING SECTIONS ADD TO THE FESTIVITIES. PROCEEDS FROM THIS FRIENDLY COMPETITION GO DIRECTLY TO OUR PROGRAMS. THE 24TH ANNUAL SPELLING BEE IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 22, 2015. MUSIC, ARTS & ATHLETICS: REACHING MUSICAL HEIGHTS HELD EVERY FOUR YEARS IS A STELLAR MUSICAL CONCERT THAT BRINGS CH-UH STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE DISTRICT TOGETHER TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND DEMONSTRATE THE POWER OF MUSIC, TO UNITE, TRANSFORM AND CELEBRATE. ON FEBRUARY 24, 2015 MORE THAN A THOUSAND MUSIC LOVERS WILL GATHER AT SEVERANCE HALL, THE WORLD FAMOUS HOME OF THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA, FOR REACHING MUSICAL HEIGHTS. THIS WILL BE THE FOURTH CONCERT FEATURING MORE THAN 500 INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL STUDENTS FROM THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS- UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS PERFORMING ON THE HISTORIC SEVERANCE HALL STAGE FOR THIS MAJESTIC EVENING THAT BUILDS UPON AND CELEBRATES THE HEIGHTS TRADITION OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE. PREVIOUS REACHING MUSICAL HEIGHTS CONCERTS WERE HELD IN 2003, 2007, AND 2011. PATTI-JACKSON MUSIC LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM OFFERS PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-9. THIS PROGRAM HELPS BUILD AND MAINTAIN THE DISTRICT'S TRADITION OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE. IN THE PROGRAM'S SIX YEARS, 165 STUDENTS HAVE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS REPRESENTING 2,920 MUSIC LESSONS. SUMMER MUSIC CAMP PROVIDES A FUN AND INTENSE ONE-WEEK IMMERSION IN MUSIC THAT HAS ENRICHED MORE THAN 500 CAMPERS SINCE 2004, WHILE DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH THE USE OF JUNIOR COUNSELORS. THE 10TH ANNUAL CAMP TOOK PLACE JUNE 2014 AT WILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL. ONE-THIRD OF THE CAMPERS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED TO THE GREATEST NUMBER OF MOTIVATED, YOUNG MUSIC STUDENTS. THE EXCEPTIONAL ARTS EXHIBITION IS A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION CENTERED AROUND ARTISTIC EXPLORATION. THE EVENT IS DESIGNED TO BROADEN SUPPORT FOR THE CH- UH SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM BY SHOWCASING STUDENT ART PROJECTS AND SHARING ART TEACHER'S CURRICULUM. THIS MONTH-LONG EXHIBITION IS HELD AT THE MAIN LIBRARY ON LEE AND IS SPONSORED BY ECAG TO PROVIDE STUDENTS ACROSS THE DISTRICT LIVING WITH A DISABILITY OR LEARNING DIFFERENCE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHINE. STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS BENEFIT IN MANY WAYS. THEY ARE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND THEY LEARN COOPERATION, SPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR, AND THE VALUE OF PRACTICE AND HARD WORK. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDES SPACES FOR COMPETITION AND PRACTICE, UNIFORMS, AND GEAR. PARENT BOOSTERS RAISE FUNDS TO OFFSET EXTRA COSTS FOR SKILLS CAMPS, TEAM WARM-UPS, AND TOURNAMENTS. REACHING HEIGHTS SUPPORTS PARENT BOOSTER ORGANIZATIONS' SPECIAL PROJECTS
(Grants $ 3,025) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 102,989
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 102,989
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-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
PATRICK MULLENClick to see attachmentFORMER EXEC 40.00 36,548    
BETSEY BELLClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
WANDA NGOLOClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
JOHN HUBBARDClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 5.00 0    
KIM CONKLINClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
KARI SHARPEClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
ALVIN SAAFIRClick to see attachmentTREASURER 5.00 0    
SAROYA QUEEN-TABORClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
ALANNA NICHOLASClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
DAVIDA RUSSELLClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
RICHARD WAUGHClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
AUDREY WYNNEClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
KAL ZUCKERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
MELISSA STROUTHClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
ASHLIE DYERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
JAN RESSEGERClick to see attachmentVICE PRES 5.00 0    
JULIAN ROGERSClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
KEBA SYLIAClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
KRISTA HAWTHORNEClick to see attachmentEXEC DIR 40.00 20,328    
JEN VINSONClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
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Part V
Other 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
No
33
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 ...................
33
 
No
34
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) ..........................
34
 
No
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
 
No
b
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
 
 
c
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
 
No
36
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 ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
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
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
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  
b
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
 
No
c
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  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
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
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletOH
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletKRISTA HAWTHORN Telephone no. bullet (216) 932-5110
Located at bullet1991 LEE RDCLEVELAND HTS,OH ZIP + 4bullet44118
b
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
No
42b
 
No
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.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
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
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
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 Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
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. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
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 .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
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 (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
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
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 business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
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 ...............bullet
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
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Type or print name and title
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Print/Type preparer's name
Preparer's signature
Date
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Firm's name bullet

Firm's EIN bullet
Firm's address bullet



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
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Additional Data


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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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
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.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of 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)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 85,153 100,977 52,074 57,746 74,374 370,324
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 85,153 100,977 52,074 57,746 74,374 370,324
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).. 27,824
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 342,500
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 85,153 100,977 52,074 57,746 74,374 370,324
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 14,848 13,217 5,352 18,349 17,521 69,287
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 439,611
12
12
16,009
13
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
14
14
77.910 %
15
15
77.630 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule of Contributors
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Name of the organization
REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-
UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

34-1604071
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
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Form 990-PF




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
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
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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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
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Name of organization
REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-
UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

34-1604071
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, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-
UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

34-1604071
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
 
$    
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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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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
 
 
     
 
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Name of the organization
REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-
UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

34-1604071
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADVERTISING & PROMOTION 350 OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,784 OFFICE FURNITURE 3,500 TELEPHONE & COMPUTER 1,442 INSURANCE 1,925 FUNDRAISING 1,377 MUSIC CAMP 20,229 TOTAL 33,607
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 PLEDGES RECEIVABLE 0 1,610 PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEFERRED CHARGES 0 6,983 FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 9,546 9,546 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 9,546 9,546 DEPOSITS AND MISCELLANEOUS 360 360 FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS 1,400 0 TOTAL 1,760 8,953
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 3,100 7,370 FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS 1,400 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART III MISSION STATEMENT REACHING HEIGHTS IS A CITIZEN VOICE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND A RESOURCE FOR THE STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS OF THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WE EXIST BECAUSE WE KNOW OUR STUDENTS DESERVE THE BEST EDUCATION POSSIBLE. WE ALSO KNOW THAT THE SUCCESS OF OUR SCHOOLS IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS AND THAT SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS ARE A CRITICAL PART OF SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITIES. SIX GUIDING PRINCIPLES DRIVE OUR WORK: -- OUR CHILDREN DESERVE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND OUR COMMUNITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING IT AVAILABLE. -- OUR COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM HIGHLY VALUED, SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. -- AN INFORMED PUBLIC IS IMPORTANT TO SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. -- VITAL SCHOOLS DEPEND ON THE SUPPORT, INTEREST, AND INVOLVEMENT OF THE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY THEY SERVE. -- AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION CAN HELP CITIZENS CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CAN BUILD CONFIDENCE IN THEM. -- SUPPORTING TEACHERS, WHO ARE AT THE CORE OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS, FOSTERS EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. OUR WORK HAS THREE AREAS OF FOCUS: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, MUSIC SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 TEACHING & LEARNING: THE MANY VILLAGES IN-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM SUPPORTS TEACHERS AND STUDENTS AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. WITH THE HELPFUL GUIDANCE OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS AND THE SCHOOL-BASED TEAMS, TUTORING SUPPORT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO OVER 500 CHILDREN. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR VOLUNTEERS WHOSE DEDICATION, COMMITMENT AND BELIEF IN THE WORK MAKES SO MUCH LEARNING POSSIBLE. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUALS. THERE IS NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. TRAINING AND ORIENTATION IS PROVIDED. THE THANK-A-TEACHER PROGRAM INVITES FAMILIES TO HONOR A TEACHER, ADMINISTRATOR, COACH, OR VOLUNTEER WITH WORDS OF APPRECIATION THAT ARE PASSED ON TO THE RECIPIENT ON A LARGE THANK YOU CARD AND SHARED WITH THE COMMUNITY ON OUR WEBSITE AND E-NEWSLETTERS. WE ASK FOR A DONATION FOR EACH THANK-A-TEACHER WHICH GOES DIRECTLY TO SUPPORTING OUR PROGRAMS. THE INNOVATION IN EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS TO TEACHERS AND ALL DISTRICT STAFF IN AN EFFORT TO HELP BRING GREAT IDEAS TO FRUITION. THE GRANTS ARE THERE TO HELP MAKE IT EASIER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS, ENRICH LEARNING AND SOLIDIFY CONNECTIONS. SINCE 1990, REACHING HEIGHTS HAS AWARDED MORE THAN 260,000 IN GRANT SUPPORT ACROSS THE DISTRICT. IN 2012, WE STREAMLINED OUR PROGRAM AND LAUNCHED THE INNOVATION IN EDUCATION COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM. THE FUNDING IS USED TO SUPPORT K-12 PROJECTS THAT WILL HELP REDEFINE WHAT INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE LOOK LIKE IN CH-UH SCHOOLS. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: REACHING HEIGHTS ROLE MODELS PROGRAM BRINGS MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY INTO OUR FIFTH GRADE CLASSES TO SHARE THEIR STORIES OF GROWING FROM ADOLESCENCE TO SUCCESSFUL ADULTHOOD. SPEAKERS FOCUS ON OVERCOMING CHALLENGES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION TO HIGHLIGHT LIFE CHOICES THAT BROADEN STUDENTS EXPOSURE AND HELP BUILD STUDENTS' CONFIDENCE. REACHINGHEIGHTS.ORG, OUR NEWLY REDESIGNED WEBSITE PROVIDES PROGRAM INFORMATION WITH EASY ON-LINE REGISTRATIONS, EASIER DONATION ACCESS, AND OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP. THERE IS EDUCATIONAL NEWS FEEDS, ACCESS TO OUR VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AT REACHINGHEIGHTSOH AND FROM THE HOMEPAGE VISITORS CAN CLICK TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER. EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY GROUP (ECAG) A PARENT-LED INITIATIVE WORKING TO BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION BY HELPING TO EMPOWER, SUPPORT, AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS FOR THE WORK OF ADVOCACY IN OUR DISTRICT, WHERE 18% OF STUDENTS ARE IDENTIFIED AS SPECIAL NEEDS. MEETINGS ARE MONTHLY AND EVENTS ARE PLANNED THROUGH OUT THE YEAR. ADULT COMMUNITY SPELLING BEE BRINGS UP TO 24, THREE-PERSON TEAMS TOGETHER TO COMPETE TO WIN THE TITLE AND THE BEE TROPHY IN THIS SERIOUSLY FUN EVENING. ALL KINDS OF COSTUMED TEAMS FIND THEIR WAY TO THE STAGE AT HEIGHTS HIGH AND LOUD CHEERING SECTIONS ADD TO THE FESTIVITIES. PROCEEDS FROM THIS FRIENDLY COMPETITION GO DIRECTLY TO OUR PROGRAMS. THE 24TH ANNUAL SPELLING BEE IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 22, 2015. MUSIC, ARTS & ATHLETICS: REACHING MUSICAL HEIGHTS HELD EVERY FOUR YEARS IS A STELLAR MUSICAL CONCERT THAT BRINGS CH-UH STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE DISTRICT TOGETHER TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND DEMONSTRATE THE POWER OF MUSIC, TO UNITE, TRANSFORM AND CELEBRATE. ON FEBRUARY 24, 2015 MORE THAN A THOUSAND MUSIC LOVERS WILL GATHER AT SEVERANCE HALL, THE WORLD FAMOUS HOME OF THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA, FOR REACHING MUSICAL HEIGHTS. THIS WILL BE THE FOURTH CONCERT FEATURING MORE THAN 500 INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL STUDENTS FROM THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS- UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS PERFORMING ON THE HISTORIC SEVERANCE HALL STAGE FOR THIS MAJESTIC EVENING THAT BUILDS UPON AND CELEBRATES THE HEIGHTS TRADITION OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE. PREVIOUS REACHING MUSICAL HEIGHTS CONCERTS WERE HELD IN 2003, 2007, AND 2011. PATTI-JACKSON MUSIC LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM OFFERS PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-9. THIS PROGRAM HELPS BUILD AND MAINTAIN THE DISTRICT'S TRADITION OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE. IN THE PROGRAM'S SIX YEARS, 165 STUDENTS HAVE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS REPRESENTING 2,920 MUSIC LESSONS. SUMMER MUSIC CAMP PROVIDES A FUN AND INTENSE ONE-WEEK IMMERSION IN MUSIC THAT HAS ENRICHED MORE THAN 500 CAMPERS SINCE 2004, WHILE DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH THE USE OF JUNIOR COUNSELORS. THE 10TH ANNUAL CAMP TOOK PLACE JUNE 2014 AT WILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL. ONE-THIRD OF THE CAMPERS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED TO THE GREATEST NUMBER OF MOTIVATED, YOUNG MUSIC STUDENTS. THE EXCEPTIONAL ARTS EXHIBITION IS A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION CENTERED AROUND ARTISTIC EXPLORATION. THE EVENT IS DESIGNED TO BROADEN SUPPORT FOR THE CH- UH SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM BY SHOWCASING STUDENT ART PROJECTS AND SHARING ART TEACHER'S CURRICULUM. THIS MONTH-LONG EXHIBITION IS HELD AT THE MAIN LIBRARY ON LEE AND IS SPONSORED BY ECAG TO PROVIDE STUDENTS ACROSS THE DISTRICT LIVING WITH A DISABILITY OR LEARNING DIFFERENCE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHINE. STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS BENEFIT IN MANY WAYS. THEY ARE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND THEY LEARN COOPERATION, SPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR, AND THE VALUE OF PRACTICE AND HARD WORK. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDES SPACES FOR COMPETITION AND PRACTICE, UNIFORMS, AND GEAR. PARENT BOOSTERS RAISE FUNDS TO OFFSET EXTRA COSTS FOR SKILLS CAMPS, TEAM WARM-UPS, AND TOURNAMENTS. REACHING HEIGHTS SUPPORTS PARENT BOOSTER ORGANIZATIONS' SPECIAL PROJECTS
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TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
Name:
REACHING HEIGHTS CLEVELAND HTS-
UNIVERSITY HTS PUB SCH FOUNDATION
EIN: 34-1604071
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PATRICK MULLEN  
BETSEY BELL  
WANDA NGOLO  
JOHN HUBBARD  
KIM CONKLIN  
KARI SHARPE  
ALVIN SAAFIR  
SAROYA QUEENTABOR  
ALANNA NICHOLAS  
DAVIDA RUSSELL  
RICHARD WAUGH  
AUDREY WYNNE  
KAL ZUCKER  
MELISSA STROUTH  
ASHLIE DYER  
JAN RESSEGER  
JULIAN ROGERS  
KEBA SYLIA  
KRISTA HAWTHORNE  
JEN VINSON