THE RISE SCHOOL OF DENVER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MEGAN GALLAGHER

Phone

3037567473

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE RISE SCHOOL OF DENVER, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.5M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

The purpose of the Rise School of Denver is to provide the highest quality inclusive early childhood education and therapy for children with and without developmental disabilities. We do this by providing exemplary school- and clinic-based services for all children and their families.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $943,583 Revenue: $735,814

INCLUSIVE SCHOOL & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSThe School provides high-quality, evidence-based early childhood education and care for up to 50 families annually, serving children with and without...

INCLUSIVE SCHOOL & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSThe School provides high-quality, evidence-based early childhood education and care for up to 50 families annually, serving children with and without disabilities ages 12 months through Pre-K. Inclusive classrooms are staffed by master's-level lead teachers and a transdisciplinary therapy team including speech, occupational, physical, music therapists, and a behavior analyst, with approximately 3040% of students having disabilities or developmental delays. Every child receives individualized screening, assessment, and goal-setting to promote full inclusion and development. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.

Program 2

Expenses: $347,115 Revenue: $314,470

RISE THERPAPY CENTERLaunched in 2022 on the Rise School campus, the Rise Therapy Center provides child- and family-centered, research-based therapy services to families both within and outside the...

RISE THERPAPY CENTERLaunched in 2022 on the Rise School campus, the Rise Therapy Center provides child- and family-centered, research-based therapy services to families both within and outside the school community. RTC offers speech, occupational, and music therapy as well as inclusive community group opportunities for children with and without disabilities. Demand for services continues to grow as the RTC fills a critical gap for families in need of accessible, inclusive therapeutic care.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $732,033

Program Service Revenue $1,050,284

Investment Income $7,538

Other Revenue $107

TOTAL REVENUE $1,789,962

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,189,909

Fundraising Expenses $120,163

Program Expenses $1,290,698

Other Expenses $341,285

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,531,194

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,789,962	$1,427,163	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,531,194	$1,434,565	+0.1%
Net Income	$258,768	$-7,402	-36.0%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$95,552

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MEGAN GALLAGHER	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$95,552	$0	$95,552
SHYANNE CHING	Treasurer	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK RECKMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN BIRD	CO-CHAIR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLEY SUDDERTH	CO-CHAIR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN DENOVAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAYNE STODDART	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLYN WEBB	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$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	$1,789,962	$1,531,194	$3,172,811	$258,768
2024	$1,427,163	$1,434,565	$2,957,674	$-7,402
2023	$1,378,205	$1,386,090	$2,999,611	$-7,885
2022	$1,424,040	$1,364,521	$3,039,794	$59,519
2021	$1,408,513	$1,035,514	$3,042,045	$372,999
2020	$936,634	$933,859	$2,836,101	$2,775
2019	$1,170,869	$914,246	$2,718,120	$256,623
2018	$1,028,986	$837,711	$2,489,355	$191,275