HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COUNCIL OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COUNCIL OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS

EIN 43-6048125 · Education (B)

What they do

The Higher Education Consortium of Metropolitan St. Louis Aims to Foster Collaboration and Innovation Among Member Colleges, Universities, Public Institutions, and Other Partners. Our Mission is to Enhance Student Access, Achievement, and Success In Higher Education Through Collective Dialogue, Strategic Partnerships, and Shared Initiatives. We Are Committed to Promoting Educational Opportunities That Prepare All Students to Thrive In A Rapidly Changing World.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $88.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders15 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

89.71%of revenue went to mission work88.1% of expenses · Program services

$101.83spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

12.12%of revenue went to management and office costs11.9% of expenses

$0.31in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $37,873 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $143,758 for CASSANDRA PINKSTON (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$2,069,854

Mission workProgram services$1,856,80989.71% of revenue88.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$250,91812.12% of revenue11.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$2,107,727101.83% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 88.1% mission · 11.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.83% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 95.5% mission · 4.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.95% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 98.1% mission · 1.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.98% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 97.8% mission · 2.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.44% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 98.9% mission · 1.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.38% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 98.2% mission · 1.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.11% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 94.8% mission · 5.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.84% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 95.3% mission · 4.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 103.58% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,069,854

Expenses$2,107,727

Annual shortfall $37,873 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,856,809 · 88.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$250,918 · 11.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,069,854

Expenses$2,107,727

Assets$651,013

Income$2,069,854

Contributions$2,064,288

Mission work (program services)$1,856,809

Grants given$83,491

Average grant$83,491

Management and general$250,918

Accounting fees$76,800

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CASSANDRA PINKSTONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $143,758Base $125,582 · Other $18,176

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (15)

CASSANDRA PINKSTONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ADRIENNE SHARPCHAIR

DR ALINE PHILLIPSBOARD MEMBER

DR BRIAN MCAULAYBOARD MEMBER

DR ELIZABETH GASSEL PERKINSBOARD MEMBER

DR FELEECIA MOORE DAVISBOARD MEMBER

DR JULIE FICKASSECRETARY/TREASURER

DR KRISTINE CALLIS-DUEHLBOARD MEMBER

DR STEPHEN WHITEBOARD MEMBER

DR STEVEN BERBERICHBOARD MEMBER

LARAINE DAVISBOARD MEMBER

PEGGY LENTSBOARD MEMBER

ROCHELLE SMITHBOARD MEMBER

TODD BASTEANBOARD MEMBER

VALERIE PATTONBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1964
Location: 734 WEST PORT PLZ STE 273, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146-3000
County: St. Louis (city)
In care of: John Dougherty
Primary officer: John Dougherty, Chair

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(314) 985-7058

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: September 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BIGGSKOFFORD ADVISORS LLC
NTEE classification: Education (B)
IRS tax category: Education
Grant-giving organization: Yes