Alliance For Refugee Youth Support And Education, operating under the name Aryse, is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Aryse employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aryse 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, Aryse generated $678.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $850.4k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 60.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ARYSE SUPPORTS IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE YOUTH IN BECOMING ENGAGED, CONFIDENT, AND CELEBRATED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRYSE ACADEMY IS A SUMMER PROGRAM THAT SERVES OVER 80 YOUTH OVER THE COURSE OF 7 WEEKS IN THE SUMMER. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACTIVITIES BASED ON LITERACY, THE ARTS, LEADERSHIP, AND POST-SECONDARY READINESS.
GIRLS ART AND MAKER GROUP ENGAGES 15 IMMIGRANT TEEN WOMEN ON A MONTHLY BASIS THROUGH AN ARTS-BASED CURRICULUM. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH A COMFORTABLE SPACE TO CONNECT WITH THEIR PEERS, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND GAIN SUPPORT FROM CARING ADULT MENTORS. ADDITIONALLY, GIRLS GROUP PARTICIPANTS ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOWCASE THEIR ARTWORK AT LOCAL EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS WHICH SHOWCASES THE IMPORTANT VOICE OF IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE FACEBOOK GRANT WAS UTILIZED FOR A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ARYSE AND THE GLOBAL MINDS INITIATIVE. THE FUNDS WERE UTILIZED TO COVER THE COST OF TWO GLOBAL MINDS FELLOWS WHO FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING YOUTH-CENTERED PROGRAMMING FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WHO ATTEND TAYLOR ALLDERDICE HIGH SCHOOL.
THE AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB SERVES 20 HIGH SCHOOL-AGE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR. BOLUNTEERS PROVIDE TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP AND ARYSE PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE COLLEGE ANCAREER READINESS ACTIVITIES TO HELP PARTICIPANTS PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. THESE PARTICIPANTS TRANSITION INTO A SUMMER WORKFORCE PROGRAM CALLED LEARN AND EARN AND MOST WORK AS COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING AT PRYSE ACADEMY.
ARYSE FACILITATES A YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE MADE UP OF 15 IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE TEEN LEADERS WHO MEET TWICE PER MONTH TO WEIGH IN ON ARYSE PROGRAM DECISIONS, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, E.G. PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND CONNECT WITH THEIR PEERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jenna Baron Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $45,352 |
Kate Berson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Erica Kelly Curren Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Barbara Johnson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kheir Mugwaneza Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jonathan Muscatello Secretary | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $60,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $300,424 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $305,396 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $665,820 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,455 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $678,671 |
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. | $56,268 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,507 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $357,350 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $41,439 |
Payroll taxes | $35,656 |
Fees for services: Management | $33,380 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,025 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $129,946 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,667 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,739 |
Travel | $4,561 |
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 | $5,849 |
All other expenses | $6,232 |
Total functional expenses | $850,431 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $205,129 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $327,036 |
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 | $1,010 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $533,175 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,947 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $6,947 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $421,585 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $104,643 |
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 | $533,175 |