Rise Up
- Assets
- $204.5k
- Revenue
- $248.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Founding
- 10/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-4043799
Organization Overview
Rise Up, operating under the name Alternative Radio, is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A34) the organization is classified as: Radio, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Alternative Radio employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alternative Radio 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, Alternative Radio generated $248.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $240.8k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
RISE UP PRESENTS AND PRESERVES VOICES AND OPINIONS OFTEN IGNORED OR DISTORTED IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THIS WEEKLY ONE-HOUR PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN 1986 BY DAVID BARSAMIAN IS OFFERED FREE TO ALL PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND NON-COMMERCIAL RADIO STATIONS IN THE US CANADA AUSTRALIA AND BEYOND. THAT'S 52 RADIO PROGRAMS EACH YEAR FOR THE PAST 37 YEARS.
RISE UP CURATES AN AUDIO ARCHIVE OF HUNDREDS OF SPEAKERS COVERING POLITICAL HISTORICAL CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC TOPICS. IT OFFERS EDUCATORS RESEARCHERS PUBLISHERS AUTHORS AND JOURNALIST PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCE MATERIAL IN AN ORGANIZED AND ACCESSIBLE WAY.
RISE UP AND AR FOUNDING DIRECTOR DAVID BARSAMIAN GIVES PUBLIC TALKS AT UNIVERSITIES CONFERENCES PEACE GROUPS AND BENEFIT GATHERINGS. HIS BROADCAST AND PRINT JOURNALISM HAVE PRODUCED 21 BOOKS AND COUNTLESS ARTICLES FOR NATIONAL MAGAZINES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Walt Kramarz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
David Barsamian President | Officer | 45 | $0 |
Joseph Ritchie Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $0 |
Brian Klocke Office Staff | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Willian Donahoe It | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tim Butler Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $148,859 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $148,859 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $84,503 |
| Investment income | $1,122 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,927 |
| 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 | $10,553 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $247,958 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $150,295 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,860 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $720 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,207 |
| Fees for services: Management | $9,218 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $600 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,057 |
| Office expenses | $61,687 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $252 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,990 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $715 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,093 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $3 |
| Total functional expenses | $240,837 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $197,347 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,601 |
| 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 | $80 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,470 |
| Total assets | $204,498 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,637 |
| 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 | $15,637 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $188,861 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $204,498 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Rise Up has recieved totaling $8,339.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $7,250 |
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation The Woodlands, TX PURPOSE: TO PRESERVE VOICES AND OPINIONS ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS THAT CONTAIN VIEWS OFTEN IGNORED OR DISTORTED | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $89 |
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|---|---|---|
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Bott Radio Network Inc Overland Park, KS | $9,985,439 | $16,967,716 |
Community Radio For Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $9,060,689 | $6,160,176 |
Bethesda Christian Broadcasting Colorado Springs, CO | $545,519 | $2,189,541 |
Kute Inc Ignacio, CO | $2,926,051 | $1,463,805 |
Great Plains Christian Radio Inc Meade, KS | $2,580,547 | $2,027,183 |
Net Foundation For Radio Lincoln, NE | $0 | $2,138,991 |
Community Wireless Of Park City Inc Park City, UT | $4,548,767 | $1,905,171 |
Association Of Independents In Radio Inc Boulder, CO | $1,680,697 | $1,998,634 |
E Town Boulder, CO | $7,059,533 | $1,830,513 |
Boulder Community Broadcast Association Incorporated Boulder, CO | $1,855,021 | $1,654,897 |
Roaring Fork Public Radio Inc Aspen, CO | $2,230,540 | $1,619,668 |