BLUE RISING

EIN: 862707421 501(c)(3) Education

SUPERIOR, CO

Total Revenue
$276,001
Total Expenses
$272,313
Total Assets
$29,953
Net Assets
$29,953
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
DAWN REINFELD
Phone
3035882470
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BLUE RISING, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $276K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year.

Mission

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 CHANGED. COMMONSENSE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS NEED TO BE DEVELOPED, AND ADAPTED TO KEEP UP THE FAST-PACED CHANGES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $153,896

BLUE RISING HELD 3 REGIONAL NONPARTISAN LUNCHES COVERING 5 COUNTIES- ADAMS, JEFFERSON, DOUGLAS, EL PASO, AND TELLER. MORE THAN 50 ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS PARTICIPATED TOGETHER WITH...

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BLUE RISING HELD 3 REGIONAL NONPARTISAN LUNCHES COVERING 5 COUNTIES- ADAMS, JEFFERSON, DOUGLAS, EL PASO, AND TELLER. MORE THAN 50 ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS PARTICIPATED TOGETHER WITH CONTENT EXPERTS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. BR BRIEFED AND PARTNERED WITH 10 NEW ORGANIZATIONS, ENSURING THEY UNDERSTAND THE CORRELATION TO THE HARMS OF HIGH-POTENCY THC MARIJUANA, FENTANYL POISONINGS RISKS AND WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO ACCESS DANGEROUS DRUGS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. BR WORKED TO ENSURE THAT THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEATH CONTINUED RECEIVING FUNDING TO SUPPORT THEIR STATEWIDE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. AS A DIRECT RESULT OF BR'S PREVIOUS YEARS' POLICY EFFORTS TO REDUCE TEEN ACCESS TO MARIJUANA,THE NUMBER OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARDS FOR 18-20 YEAR OLDS HAS DROPPED OVER FOUR YEARS. BLUE RISING ALSO WORKS TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS FROM LOCAL TO STATEWIDE ON THE ISSUES THAT ARE IMPACTING THE LIVES OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $93,417

BLUE RISING (BR) REACHED 65,000 STUDENTS WITH IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE RISKS AND AND PREVALANCE OF FENTANYL THROUGH THE "YOU CAN'T OUTSMART FENTANYL" EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE 2024-2025...

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BLUE RISING (BR) REACHED 65,000 STUDENTS WITH IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE RISKS AND AND PREVALANCE OF FENTANYL THROUGH THE "YOU CAN'T OUTSMART FENTANYL" EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, BR DISTRIBUTED 35,400 EDUCATION MATERIALS TO STUDENTS AT 13 COLLEGES AND 10 HIGH SCHOOLS, RAN A SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN GEOFENCING CAMPUSES THAT GENERATED 2 MILLION EXPOSURES AND 3,195 CLICK INTERACTIONS. ADDITIONALLY BR TRAINED 165 STUDENTS AND FACULTY ON THE WARNING SIGNS OF FENTANYL POISONING AND HOW TO INTERVENE AND REACHED 525 STUDENTS THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AND ON-CAMPUS STUDENT EVENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $25,000

ENGAGE, TRAIN AND MOBILIZE YOUTH AND FAMILIES. BLUE RISING CONDUCTS TRAININGS TO IMPACTED YOUTH AND FAMILIES ON HOW TO EFFECTIVELY TELL THEIR STORIES TO POLICY MAKERS AND THE MEDIA TO SHIFT AND...

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ENGAGE, TRAIN AND MOBILIZE YOUTH AND FAMILIES. BLUE RISING CONDUCTS TRAININGS TO IMPACTED YOUTH AND FAMILIES ON HOW TO EFFECTIVELY TELL THEIR STORIES TO POLICY MAKERS AND THE MEDIA TO SHIFT AND INFORM STATE WIDE POLICY. THE ISSUES THAT YOUNG PEOPLE ARE FACING RANGE FROM ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, SOCIAL MEDIA HARMS, AND LOSS OF A CHILD TO THESE HARMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $276,001
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $276,001

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $272,313
Other Expenses $272,313
TOTAL EXPENSES $272,313

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $276,001 $340,335 -0.2%
Expenses $272,313 $331,744 -0.2%
Net Income $3,688 $8,591 -0.6%
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
2
Employees
N/A
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
2
$0
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JASON ROBINSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DESERAI CROW BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN REINFELD Executive Dir. 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
2024 $276,001 $272,313 $29,953 $3,688
2023 $340,335 $331,744 $26,265 $8,591
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