RISE UP

EIN: 474043799 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BOULDER, CO

Total Revenue
$196,473
Total Expenses
$238,043
Total Assets
$150,695
Net Assets
$150,695
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
David Barsamian
Phone
3034730972
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RISE UP, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $196K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 40% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $238K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

Rise Up presents and preserves voices and opinions often ignored or distorted in the mainstream media.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $104,839
Program Service Revenue $73,719
Investment Income $5,391
Other Revenue $12,524
TOTAL REVENUE $196,473

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,420
Salaries & Benefits $191,642
Fundraising Expenses $49,054
Program Expenses $155,435
Other Expenses $37,313
TOTAL EXPENSES $238,043

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $196,473 $326,876 -0.4%
Expenses $238,043 $331,622 -0.3%
Net Income $-41,570 $-4,746 +7.8%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
4
Volunteers
16

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
$309,564
Total Directors
2
$309,564
Key Employees
4
$381,220
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
David Barsamian Founding Director 45.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$84,297 $84,297 $168,594
Joseph Richey Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$70,485 $70,485 $140,970
Brian Klocke Office Staff 25.00
Key Emp
$35,250 $35,250 $70,500
Willian Donahoe IT 1.00
Key Emp
$578 $578 $1,156
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $196,473 $238,043 $150,695 $-41,570
2022 $326,876 $331,622 $201,510 $-4,746
2021 $247,958 $240,837 $204,498 $7,121
2020 $273,841 $246,289 $192,643 $27,552
2019 $246,754 $254,157 $163,082 $-7,403
2018 $271,462 $228,212 $169,008 $43,250
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