RISE HIGH INC

EIN: 815095102 501(c)(3) Education

BALLSTON SPA, NY

Total Revenue
$210,020
Total Expenses
$309,683
Total Assets
$78,483
Net Assets
$22,618
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
GRETCHEN BELANGER
Phone
5182257115
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

RISE HIGH INC, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $210K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $310K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 47% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF RISE HIGH ARE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, MENTORING, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM), AS WELL AS DIVERSE ENRICHMENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDER-RESOURCED AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK AND THE SURROUNDING CAPITAL REGION, NEW YORK COMMUNITY (AND EVENTUALLY, IN AREAS BEYOND THIS GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE). THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES IN PERFORMING ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ARE TO BREAK CYCLES OF ECONOMIC INEQUALITY BY PROVIDING EXPOSURE TO DIVERSE ENRICHMENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN STEM VIA COMPREHENSIVE APPROACHES THAT ADDRESS AND OVERCOME BARRIERS TO ACADEMIC, PERSONAL AND WELLNESS DEVELOPMENT OF UNDER-RESOURCED AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $209,684
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $336
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $210,020

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $145,554
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $294,678
Other Expenses $164,129
TOTAL EXPENSES $309,683

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $210,020 $272,785 -0.2%
Expenses $309,683 $152,394 +1.0%
Net Income $-99,663 $120,391 -1.8%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

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
1
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK LITTLE PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA LITTLE SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE BARGY TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA SCHMITZ VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNINE PRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA TRUDELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN BALANGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
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 $210,020 $309,683 $78,483 $-99,663
2024 $272,785 $152,394 $191,511 $120,391
2023 $10,868 $27,619 $1,890 $-16,751
2022 $183,348 $207,093 $26,023 $-23,745
2021 $158,558 $224,568 $82,624 $-66,010
2020 $291,450 $207,953 $108,396 $83,497
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