THE RISING START FOUNDATION INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2021

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE RISING START FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $446K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $95K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

THE RISING STAR OFFERS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH (AGES 1225) WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM AND RELATED COGNITIVE OR NEUROLOGICAL DISABILITIES. THESE PROGRAMS PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR WORK, FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, AND PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $192,910

THE RISING START OPERATES A FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC STUDIES PROGRAM FOCUSED ON EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH WORKPLACE READINESS, LIFE SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING, JOB AND CAREER PLACEMENT SUPPORT, AND...

THE RISING START OPERATES A FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC STUDIES PROGRAM FOCUSED ON EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH WORKPLACE READINESS, LIFE SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING, JOB AND CAREER PLACEMENT SUPPORT, AND TOOLS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. IN ADDITION, THE YOUNG ADULT INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SERVED INDIVIDUALS AGED 22 AND OLDER WHO WERE SEEKING POST-SECONDARY TRAINING IN WORKPLACE READINESS, LIFE AND SOCIAL SKILLS, AND GUIDANCE TO EXPLORE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. A TOTAL OF 2 STUDENTS WERE ACTIVELY ENROLLED IN THESE PROGRAMS DURING 2024.

Program 2

Expenses: $141,110

THE RISING START FOUNDATION OPERATES A LEARNING CENTER FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD), FOCUSING ON HELPING STUDENTS EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS NECESSARY FOR ATTENDING COLLEGE OR OTHER POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS. THE LEARNING CENTER ALSO PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP VOCATIONAL SKILLS, INCREASING THEIR POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS. AN INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC CURRICULUM WAS DEVELOPED, SUPPLEMENTED WITH SPECIALIZED COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND LABS. A TOTAL OF 16 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM.

Program 3

Expenses: $16,748

THE RISING STAR OPERATED AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER BY OFFERING SPECIALIZED COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND MUSIC AND ART LESSONS. THESE SERVICES WERE MADE AVAILABLE NOT ONLY TO ENROLLED STUDENTS OF THE RISING STAR BUT ALSO TO MEMBERS OF THE BROADER COMMUNITY SEEKING TO ENRICH THEIR DAILY ROUTINES WITH TARGETED EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED A TOTAL OF 19 STUDENTS ACROSS ITS AFTERCARE PROGRAM, SUMMER PROGRAM, AND SPECIALIZED SKILLS PROGRAM.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $445,695

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $445,695

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $159,244

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $350,768

Other Expenses $191,524

TOTAL EXPENSES $350,768

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$445,695	$445,695	N/A
Expenses	$350,768	$265,735	+0.3%
Net Income	$94,927	$179,960	-0.5%

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

N/A

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARIA A MEJIA	CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
HORACIO ALZATE	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARIA C SABOGAL	SECRETARY AND TREASURY	30.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT DAVILA	BOARD MEMBER	30.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DIANA ABRIL	BOARD MEMBER LEGAL ADVISOR	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
2024	$445,695	$350,768	$203,103	$94,927