RISE ABOVE

EIN: 208029145 501(c)(3) Youth Development

JACKSON, MI

Total Revenue
$173,456
Total Expenses
$196,368
Total Assets
$25,717
Net Assets
$16,764
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
MI
Phone
5175133891
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

RISE ABOVE, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $173K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $196K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EQUIP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN A WAY THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL,GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL THROUGH READING, PHONICS, AND ACADEMIC CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAMS. TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO BECOME CONNECTED TO A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE,BUSINESSES,AND EDUCATION THROUGH NETWORKING AND RESOURCE SHARING.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $112,841
Program Service Revenue $60,615
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $173,456

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $151,749
Fundraising Expenses $15,018
Program Expenses $175,747
Other Expenses $44,619
TOTAL EXPENSES $196,368

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $173,456 $141,065 +0.2%
Expenses $196,368 $234,751 -0.2%
Net Income $-22,912 $-93,686 -0.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
7
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$72,116
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$72,116 $0 $72,116
BRANDON COOLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA FERNANDES SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $173,456 $196,368 $25,717 $-22,912
2024 $141,065 $234,751 $45,002 $-93,686
2023 $238,647 $253,146 $139,259 $-14,499
2022 $261,128 $282,494 $152,057 $-21,366
2021 $394,858 $293,502 $169,227 $101,356
2020 $293,971 $250,833 $67,871 $43,138
2019 $204,119 $240,409 $24,733 $-36,290
2018 $254,226 $188,828 $61,023 $65,398
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