Rise Scholars Incorporated is located in San Rafael, CA. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rise Scholars Incorporated 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 12/2023, Rise Scholars Incorporated generated $595.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $282.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO EMPOWER STUDENTS AT HAMILTON SCHOOL TO REALIZE THEIR FULL PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING THEM WITH AN ARRAY OF TARGETED AND THOUGHTFUL CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHESS PROGRAM-OUR CHESS PROGRAM WAS INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL THIS YEAR. WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A RECREATIONAL CHESS PROGRAM AND A COMPETITIVE PROGRAM. WE HAD OVER 200 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE LUNCHTIME RECREATIONAL PROGRAM. OUR COMPETITIVE PROGRAM TRAVELED TO MANY TOURNAMENTS INCLUDING THE NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TEXAS. WE PLACED 4TH OUT OF 52 TEAMS AND OUR TEAM CAPTAIN TOOK FIRST PLACE IN OUR UNDER 700 DIVISION. WE ARE SO PROUD OF THIS PROGRAM. IT IS GAINING NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR THE USE OF CHESS AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL.
OTHER PROGRAMS RELATED TO OUR MISSION.
ATHLETICS PROGRAM-OUR ATHLETICS PROGRAM IS INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL. WE PROVIDE A RECREATIONAL PROGRAM AS WELL AS A COMPETITIVE PROGRAM FOR OUR 2ND THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENTS. WE HAVE OVER 250 STUDENTS IN OUR PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE CROSS COUNTRY, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, TRACK AND FIELD, AND RECENTLY WE ADDED THE VERY POPULAR VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM.
SUMMER PROGRAMMING-WE PROVIDED A FIVE WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM FOR 150 STUDENTS AT HAMILTON SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO COMBAT THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP AS WELL AS THE "SUMMER SLIDE." OUR STUDENTS IMPROVED AN ENTIRE YEAR IN THEIR MATH SKILLS ON AVERAGE DURING THIS PERIOD AND THEIR READING LEVELS INCREASED A HALF OF A LEVEL ON AVERAGE. WE ARE A PERFECT COUNTERPART TO THE SCHOOL YEAR, BECAUSE WE MEET THE STUDENTS WHERE THEY ARE AND ATTEMPT TO BRING THEIR SKILLS UP TO GRADE LEVEL. THE STUDENTS FEEL SUCCESSFUL AND LEARN THAT EFFORT LEADS TO ACHIEVEMENT. THE AFTER PROGRAM SURVEY TAKEN BY THE STUDENTS SHOWED THAT 96 PERCENT OF OUR STUDENTS WANT TO ATTEND IN 2024.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michele Huff President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Jay Ferguson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kirby Wilcox Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Nina Cobb Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Tammy Pedersen Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Mike Thomas Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $39,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $537,402 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,446 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $576,402 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $18,602 |
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 | $595,004 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,594 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,088 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,408 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $327 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,836 |
Office expenses | $624 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $2,411 |
All other expenses | $20,108 |
Total functional expenses | $282,398 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,225 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $518,602 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $752,827 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,984 |
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 | $19,984 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $732,843 |
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 | $752,827 |