Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 71
- Location
- Syracuse, NY
- Founding
- 05/2008
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 20-2873332
Organization Overview
Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc, operating under the name Rise, is located in Syracuse, NY. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (Q71) the organization is classified as: International Migration & Refugee Issues, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Rise employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rise is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Rise generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 64.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 64.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RISE ADVOCATES FOR AND FACILITATES ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS THROUGH EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE NAVIGATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE O:PROGRAM 1: RISE SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS TAKE CARE OF A KEY PIECE IN THE NEW AMERICAN INTEGRATION JOURNEY BY ASSISTING NEWLY RESETTLED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ATTAIN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INDEPENDENCE. FOLLOWING A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT, BRIDGING CASE MANAGERS AND EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS PROVIDE TO OUR NEW COMMUNITY MEMBERS A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RESUME BUILDING, CAREER COUNSELING, AMERICAN WORK READINESS TRAINING, CAREER COACHING, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, TRANSPORTATION ORIENTATION.IN 2023, THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED A MAJOR PARTNERSHIP WITH BERRY GLOBAL, A WORLD LEADING PLASTIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY WITH A MAJOR PLANT IN THE SYRACUSE REGION. 199 OF OUR CLIENTS WERE PLACED IN JOBS BETWEEN JANUARY AND DECEMBER OF 2023 WITH AN AVERAGE STARTING HOURLY RATE OF $17, ABOVE THE CURRENT MINIMUM WAGE IN OUR REGION.PROGRAM 2: THE CARE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AT RISE GUIDES HEALTH HOME MEMBERS THROUGH THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, PROVIDING COORDINATED SERVICES. CARE MANAGERS BUILD TRUST WITH MEMBERS, ENSURING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS, COORDINATING VISITS, AND CONNECTING TO PHARMACIES AND COUNSELORS. THEY ALSO ASSIST WITH DOCUMENT TRANSLATION, DSS, SSI, AND NATURALIZATION APPLICATIONS, AND ARRANGE MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION.SERVING 250 MEMBERS IN SYRACUSE AND 146 IN BUFFALO, RISE SUPPORTS REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS FROM COUNTRIES LIKE AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ, MYANMAR, SYRIA, UKRAINE, AND SOMALIA. COLLABORATING WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS VALUE NETWORK AND HEALTHY ALLIANCE, RISE AIMS TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY AND EMPOWER MEMBERS TO NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EFFECTIVELY.PROGRAM 3: THE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM RECEIVES AND SUPPORTS NEWLY ARRIVED REFUGEES, ASYLEES SEEKERS AND RECIPIENTS OF SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISAS DURING THEIR FIRST 90 DAYS IN THE U.S. SUPPORT INCLUDES HOUSING AND FURNISHINGS, AN INITIAL PROVISION OF CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE MEALS AND GROCERIES, MEDICAL AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, CULTURAL ORIENTATION AND INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Nimineh Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pamir Usmani Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katarina Kostic Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nancy Smith Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Philip Thayaparan Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mahazer Kailer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,754,705 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $877,908 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $44,432 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,632,613 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $639,235 |
| Investment income | $332 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $84 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,289,334 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $171,909 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,765,798 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $347,240 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $152,870 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $21,606 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,755 |
| Travel | $83,013 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,904 |
| Interest | $1,314 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,543 |
| Insurance | $15,480 |
| All other expenses | $67,395 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,584,994 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $661,111 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $861 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $949,813 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,043 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $561,134 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,210 |
| Total assets | $2,189,172 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $131,248 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $56,260 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $187,508 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,751,664 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $250,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,189,172 |