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Arise Collective Inc

EIN 27-0088330 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EQUIP WOMEN WITH THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO HEAL, GROW, AND THRIVE, BOTH IN PRISON AND IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY RETURN. ARISE COLLECTIVE FULFILLS ITS MISSION THROUGH CHAPLAINCY SERVICES, TRANSITION EDUCATION AND REENTRY SUPPORT FOR INCARCERATED AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED WOMEN, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE BROADER PUBLIC.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
18
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$122,179, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 124% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $191,896 spent. CHAPLAINCY SERVICES AT THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OFFERING A HOLISTIC RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE SPIRITUAL, RELIGIOUS AND PASTORAL NEEDS OF INCARCERATED WOMEN, INCLUDING TRAUMA-INFORMED LIFE SKILLS TRAINING THAT ADDRESS ISSUES SUCH AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ADDICTION AND RECOVERY, AND GRIEF SUPPORT. IN 2024, ARISE COLLECTIVE'S CHAPLAINS SERVED 453 WOMEN ON 882 OCCASSIONS WHILE THEY WERE STILL INCARCERATED, AND 42 WOMEN THROUGH REENTRY CHAPLAINCY ON 409 OCCASIONS POST-RELEASE.
  2. $1.4 million spent. REENTRY PROGRAMS THAT OFFER HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT, RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SUPPORT, PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE, HEALTH ADVOCACY, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD AND OTHER LIFE ESSENTIALS, TRAUMA-INFORMED AND EVIDENCE-BASED LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND OTHER SERVICES FOR 32 WOMEN RESIDENTIALLY FOR 5,378 BED DAYS AND NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO WOMEN ON 107 OCCASIONS AS THEY WERE RELEASED FROM PRISON, ENTERING THE JOB FORCE AND REUNITING WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
  3. $104,670 spent. IN 2024, ARISE COLLECTIVE ENGAGED IN EXTENSIVE OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CONDUCTING 4 REENTRY SIMULATIONS AND MORE THAN 20 PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT MISSION-RELATED ISSUES. ARISE COLLECTIVE'S OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUE TO INCREASE EACH YEAR, WITH STAFF CONSISTENTLY MEETING WITH EXISTING PARTNERS, IDENTIFYING NEW ONES, ATTENDING COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND SPEAKING AT VARIOUS GATHERINGS TO PROMOTE REENTRY SERVICES, AND IDENTIFY AVAILABLE SUPPORT RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR REENTRY SIMULATIONS.
  4. $17,445 spent. IN 2024, TRANSITION EDUCATION SERVICES RESUMED WITH PROGRAMMING AT THE ANSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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