Florida Rising Together Inc, operating under the name Educational Fund, is located in Miami, FL. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Educational Fund 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 12/2021, Educational Fund generated $14.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 46.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FLORIDA RISING TOGETHER IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPARTISAN 501(C)3 MULTIRACIAL, COMMUNITY-CENTERED RACIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE AND JUST FLORIDA BY BUILDING UP THE UNIFIED POWER OF THE STATE'S HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED GROUPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FLORIDA 4 ALL - AN ALLIANCE OF SEVEN ORGANIZATIONS THAT AIM TO COLLABORATIVE EFFORT IN ORDER TO BUILD LONG-TERM STRENGTH AND POWER OF OUR COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP, CAPACITIES, AND LEADERSHIP TO SHIFT POWER IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - TO CARRY OUT EDUCATIONAL AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND VOTER REGISTRATION ACTIVITIES IN LOW INCOME AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES WITH LOW LEVELS OF CIVIC PARTICIPATION DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.
STATE POWER CAUCUS - A PEER TO PEER NETWORK GROUP INVOLVING 22 STATES FIGHTING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE AND STATE LEVEL POWER AT THE INTERSECTION OF LARGE SCALE VOTER MOBILIZATION AND DEEP COMMUNITY ORGANIZING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrea Mercado Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Alana Greer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Soto President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Rodriguez Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Porta Coexecutive | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Chevalier Lovett Chief Operat | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Tulchin Research Reserach Consul | 12/30/21 | $160,000 |
Ejb Strategies Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $102,885 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,899,270 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,899,270 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $448 |
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 | $14,724,108 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $575,084 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,298,637 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $214,024 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,345 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,129,332 |
Advertising and promotion | $405,867 |
Office expenses | $83,775 |
Information technology | $317,448 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $436,293 |
Travel | $90,564 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,258,460 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,544 |
Insurance | $11,758 |
All other expenses | $4,215 |
Total functional expenses | $12,205,808 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,732,712 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,617,157 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,417,580 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $31,392 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $16,792 |
Total assets | $15,815,633 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $76,197 |
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 | $4,004,562 |
Total liabilities | $4,080,759 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,734,874 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $15,815,633 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 39 grants that Florida Rising Together Inc has recieved totaling $6,290,336.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | $1,860,000 |
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS/SOCIAL ACTION/ADVOCACY | $600,000 |
Sandler Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $453,300 |
Center For Popular Democracy Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: BASEBUILDING - (GENERAL), CAMPAIGNS - (EDUCATION AND JUSTICE TRANSFORMATION), CAMPAIGNS - (DEMOCRACY), CAMPAIGNS - (HOUSING), CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $447,500 |
Civic Nation Washington, DC PURPOSE: Covid-19 vaccine outreach | $314,800 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
New Georgia Project Incorporated Atlanta, GA | $16,767,177 | $13,797,069 |
Florida Rising Together Inc Miami, FL | $15,815,633 | $14,724,108 |
Progress Florida Education Institute St Petersburg, FL | $614,482 | $6,524,092 |
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc Norcross, GA | $1,352,497 | $1,499,948 |
All About Florida Committee Inc Tallahassee, FL | $100 | $1,000,000 |
Forward Florida Action Inc Hollywood, FL | $168,190 | $432,198 |
Equal Ground Education Fund Inc Orlando, FL | $534,332 | $274,466 |
National Liberty Federation Inc St Petersburg, FL | $162,066 | $490,667 |
Florida Citizens Alliance Inc Marco Island, FL | $297,494 | $545,838 |
Georgia Muslim Voter Project Norcross, GA | $843,780 | $656,592 |
Redeem The Vote Inc Montgomery, AL | $98,305 | $435,000 |
League Of Women Voters Of Florida Education Fund Inc Orlando, FL | $485,579 | $263,532 |