Blue Rising
- Assets
- $26.3k
- Revenue
- $340.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Superior, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 86-2707421
Organization Overview
Blue Rising is located in Superior, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Rising 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, Blue Rising generated $340.3k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $331.7k during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE BELIEVE YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO TAKE HEALTHY RISKS, EXPLORE LIFE AND MAKE MISTAKES SAFELY WITHOUT LIFE-ALTERING CONSEQUENCES THAT CHANGE THEIR FUTURES. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE KIDS CAN ENTER ADULTHOOD WITHOUT THE EMOTIONAL SCARS AND TRAUMA THAT ARE PART OF STRUGGLIING TO RECOVER FROM A HIGH-POTENCY THC MARIJUANA ADDICTION, HAVE FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS DIE FROM FENTANYL POISONING, AND EXPERIENCING THE ANXIETY AND GRIEF THAT COMES FROM THE EVER-PRESENT THREAT OF GUN VIOLENCE. THIS GENERATION OF KIDS IS FACING NEW AND COMPLEX CHALLENGES THAT THREATEN THE TRAJECTORY OF THEIR LIVES. THE RISK LANDSCAPE HAS CHANGES. COMMONSENSE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS NEED TO BE DEVELOPED, AND ADAPTED TO KEEP UP THE FAST-PACED CHANGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023 BLUE RISING'S FENTANYL DEATH PREVENTION CHECKLIST AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN,YOU CAN'T OUTSMART FENTANYL, REACHED OVER 50,000 STUDENTS ON COLORADO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES. THE WORK IS FOCUSED ON EDUCATING STUDENTS ABOUT THE PREVALENCE AND RISKS THAT FENTANYL POSES TO STUDENTS, A SPIKE ALERT SYSTEM TO NOTIFY COMMUNITIES OF INCREASED RISKS AND FINALLY LEARN ABOUT THE WARNING SIGNS OF FENTANYL POISONINGS AND ABOUT HOW TO INTERVENE WITH NALOXONE.
THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EDUCATES POLICYMAKERS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS ABOUT THE HARMS OF HIGH POTENCY THC SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED VOTES.
THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EDUCATES POLICYMAKERS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS ABOUT ISSUES SURROUNDING GUN VIOLENCE, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION AND HOW IT IMPACTS OUR YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dawn Reinfeld Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $72,000 |
Jason Robinson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deserai Crow Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $340,335 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $340,335 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $340,335 |
| 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. | $72,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,630 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $36,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $121,662 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,182 |
| Information technology | $4,411 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,164 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,559 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $331,744 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,965 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,300 |
| 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 | $26,265 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $26,265 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $26,265 |