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Rise for Baby and Family

EIN 02-0270147 · Keene, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE OR ARE AT RISK FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR DISABILITIES AND TO BE A RESOURCE AND ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE MONADNOCK REGION.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
47
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$108,960, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.9 million spent. RISE FOR BABY AND FAMILY HAS BEEN PROVIDING SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO INFANT AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE MONADNOCK REGION SINCE 1981. RISE SERVES OVER 450 CHILDREN, BIRTH TO THREE, ANNUALLY THROUGH ITS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM. WHEN PARENT HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR INFANT OR TODDLER'S DEVELOPMENT, THE IMPACT OF PREMATURE BIRTH, SPEECH DELAY, SUSPECTED AUTISM OR ANY OTHER CONCERN, LARGE OR SMALL, RISE IS AVAILABLE TO HELP. RISE STRIVES TO DEVELOP A PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES; TO COMBINE THE EXPERTISE OF PARENTS WITH THAT OF PROFESSIONALS TO CREATE A TEAM THAT WILL PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE INTERVENTION. RISE HAS HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WHO CAN ASSIST FAMILIES IN THEIR PARENTING JOURNEY.
  2. $447,193 spent. RISE PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, FULLY INCLUSIVE CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO THREE YEARS. PROGRAMMING IS BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. THE CURRICULUM AND ENVIRONMENT FOCUS ON RESPONSIVE, NURTURING CAREGIVING AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE CHILDREN THROUGH EXPLORATION, MOVEMENT, AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. TEACHERS SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS THROUGH PLAY AND ROUTINE CARE THAT STRENGTHENS AND BUILDS UPON THE CHILD'S CAPACITIES IN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, COMMUNICATION, PHYSICAL, AND COGNITIVE DOMAINS.
  3. $126,836 spent. RISE IS COMMITTED TO BEING AN ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEMS; AS SUCH, RISE DEVELOPS PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES FOCUSING ON THE WELL-BEING OF YOUNG CHILDREN. THE NATURE OF THESE PARTNERSHIPS IS TO DO COLLABORATIVE WORK THAT BENEFITS YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE MONADNOCK REGION. THIS WORK INCLUDES THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, SUPPORTING OTHER CHILDCARES TO INCREASE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE OF YOUNG CHILDREN, AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT PARENTING AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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