Communities Rise
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 02/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 32-0098070
Organization Overview
Communities Rise is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Communities Rise employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Communities 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 12/2022, Communities Rise generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 37.9% per year over the past 5 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.
Since 2021, Communities Rise has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $586,083. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITIES RISE FOSTERS MOVEMENTS TO BUILD POWER IN COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION. TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE SYSTEM, WE PURSUE CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION, AND PROVIDE CAPACITY BUILDING AND LEGAL SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND MICROENTERPRISES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAPACITY-BUILDING: COMMUNITIES RISE PROVIDES CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LED BY AND SERVING COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION, PRIMARILY FROM BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR COMMUNITIES IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: 9-MONTH NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING COHORT, PROVIDING PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING, ONE-ON-ONE COACHING, AND WORKSHOPS TO 8-10 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FUNDRAISING CLINICS, PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION WITH A FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL TO LEADERS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS GRANT WRITING CLINICS, PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION WITH A GRANT WRITING PROFESSIONAL TO LEADERS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON ANALYZING CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICE GAPS AND CREATING A SYSTEM OF CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT AND INCREASED RESOURCES FOR BIPOC ORGANIZATIONS AND SMALL BUSINESSES.
SMALL BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT LEGAL SERVICES: COMMUNITIES RISE PROVIDES LOW-INCOME SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES ON BUSINESS TRANSACTIONAL MATTERS THROUGH OUR LIMITED ENGAGEMENT LEGAL CLINICS OR THROUGH DIRECT REPRESENTATION. COMMUNITIES RISE RECEIVES AND SCREENS APPLICATIONS FOR PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES AND DETERMINES IF THE MATTER IS APPROPRIATE FOR OUR MONTHLY LEGAL CLINICS (1-HOUR LIMITED ENGAGEMENT LEGAL CONSULTATION) OR IN-DEPTH ASSISTANCE THROUGH DIRECT REPRESENTATION. COMMUNITIES RISE MATCHES LEGAL SERVICES CLIENTS WITH A VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY OR AN IN-HOUSE COMMUNITIES RISE ATTORNEY.
EDUCATIONS & TRAININGS: COMMUNITIES RISE HOSTS LEGAL TRAININGS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ATTORNEYS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO NONPROFITS AND SMALL BUSINESSES. MOST LEGAL TRAININGS ARE APPROVED FOR CLE CREDITS FOR ATTORNEYS. COMMUNITIES RISE CREATES AND PUBLISHES WRITTEN MATERIALS AND WEBINARS DESIGNED TO HELP NONPROFITS AND SMALL BUSINESSES UNDERSTAND THE LAW AND LEGAL CONCEPTS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THEIR WORK. IN 2022, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITIES OF OPPORTUNITY, COMMUNITIES RISE PUBLISHED A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION TOOLKIT. LEGAL EDUCATION WEBINARS INCLUDED: WASHINGTON NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT (YOUTH ON BOARDS AND MEMBERSHIP); TRADEMARKS; E-COMMERCE BEST PRACTICES AND COMPLIANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS; SO YOU STARTED A NONPROFIT...WHAT NOW
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jodi Nishioka Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $110,933 |
Diana Singleton President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Catherine West Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Lawson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marnina Cherkin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Caroline Shelton Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $626,099 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $882,538 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,508,637 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $156,348 |
| Investment income | $212 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,665,197 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $367,483 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $110,933 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,624 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $858,904 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $48,267 |
| Payroll taxes | $83,898 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,341 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,259 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $273,578 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $16,646 |
| Information technology | $22,102 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $61,641 |
| Travel | $2,001 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,487 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,892,685 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,055,112 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $975,612 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $780,338 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $36,732 |
| 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 | $5,554 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,926 |
| Total assets | $2,864,274 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,121 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $7,426 |
| Total liabilities | $50,547 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,037,329 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $776,398 |
| 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 | $2,864,274 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Communities Rise has awarded $361,083 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BYRD BARR PLACE PURPOSE: Capacity Building | $85,000 |
LATINO COMMUNITY FUND OF WASHINGTON STATE PURPOSE: Capacity Building | $45,000 |
RVC SEATTLE PURPOSE: Capacity Building | $53,200 |
POTLATCH FUND PURPOSE: Capacity Building | $45,000 |
CENTER FOR ETHICAL LEADERSHIP PURPOSE: Capacity Building | $45,000 |
PUGET SOUND SAGE PURPOSE: Capacity Building | $40,000 |