Rise Colorado is located in Aurora, CO. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Rise Colorado employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rise Colorado 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 06/2021, Rise Colorado generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 59.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND EMPOWER LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OF COLOR TO RISE AS CHANGE AGENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: THROUGH KNOWLEDGE BUILDING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ORGANIZING, OUR FAMILIES WILL END EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY. THEY WILL BECOME ACTIVE LEADERS WHO HAVE A VOICE AND THE TOOLS TO DEFINE, DEMAND, AND LEAD SYSTEMATIC CHANGE TO TRANSFORM OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
EMERGENCY RELIEF: PROVIDED ESSENTIAL NEED ITEMS AND HOUSING FOR FAMILIES DISPLACED.
EDUCATION: THROUGH KNOWLEDGE BUILDING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ORGANIZING, OUR FAMILIES WILL END EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY. THEY WILL BECOME ACTIVE LEADERS WHO HAVE A VOICE AND THE TOOLS TO DEFINE, DEMAND, AND LEAD SYSTEMATIC CHANGE TO TRANSFORM OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
EMERGENCY RELIEF: PROVIDED ESSENTIAL NEED ITEMS AND HOUSING FOR FAMILIES DISPLACED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Veronica Palmer CEO | Officer | 40 | $162,401 |
Joan Schunck Interim-Chair & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jorge Castaneda Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Culver Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elisa Overall Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $3,511,788 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,511,788 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $18,110 |
Investment income | $101 |
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 | $3,536,016 |
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. | $167,990 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,799 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $964,153 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,529 |
Other employee benefits | $95,946 |
Payroll taxes | $105,046 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,534 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $86,640 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $139,840 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,983 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,363 |
Travel | $846 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,590 |
Interest | $5,142 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,659 |
Insurance | $16,955 |
All other expenses | $37,538 |
Total functional expenses | $2,606,497 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,996,619 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $952,303 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $756,327 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,705,249 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,216 |
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 | $65,216 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,426,267 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,213,766 |
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 | $3,705,249 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Rise Colorado has recieved totaling $80,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $80,000 |
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