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Rise Memphis Inc

EIN 31-1712061 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RISE FOUNDATION, INC. EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT BY BUILDING AND SUSTAINING HUMAN AND FINANCIAL ASSETS.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$983,115
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
21.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
13
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$127,009, former executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 April 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 (1)
  1. $533,128 spent. SAVE UP, RISE'S SIGNATURE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT (IDA) PROGRAM, INVOLVES FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND MATCHED SAVINGS FOR ASSET DEVELOPMENT FOR LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME WORKING CITIZENS IN SHELBY COUNTY. GOAL CARD IS RISE'S INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR 5TH TO 12TH GRADE STUDENTS LIVING IN ZIP CODES 38126 AND 38106. THE FOCUS IS ON FINANCIAL EDUCATION, GOAL SETTING, MENTORING AND IMPROVEMENT IN CONDUCT, ATTENDANCE AND GRADES. THE GREATER MEMPHIS FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SHELBY COUNTY TRUSTEE'S OFFICE, FOCUSES ON ONE-ONE-ONE PERSONAL FINANCIAL COUNSELING WITH EMPHASIS ON DEBT REDUCTION, SAVINGS AND IMPROVED CREDIT SCORES. COMMON CENTS IS RISE'S FINANCIAL EDUCATION COURSE PROVIDED AS FEE-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAM TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AS REQUESTED. SILVER NEIGHBORS IS RISE'S PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS OLDER ADULTS TO MAKE BETTER CHOICES ABOUT THEIR FINANCES AND OFFERS PEER SUPPORTED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. SILVER NEIGHBORS ALSO ENHANCES DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS FOR OLDER ADULTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 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 April 2025.

    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 February 2002.

    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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