Rise Up 94965 Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to ensure that TK-8th grade students in the 94965 district have access to educational and cultural activities above and beyond what is provided by public funding.
- Income
- $153,604
- Spending
- $85,230
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 17.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 56% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $36,750 spent. The Garden Program at MLK Academy offers all students the opportunity to engage in valuable outdoor educational activities. By funding the garden coordinators salary and purchasing necessary supplies we ensure that every student can benefit from this enriching experience. Our commitment to this program reflects our dedication to providing inclusive and hands-on learning opportunities for all students at MLK Academy.
- $25,777 spent. Field Trips - In addition to supplementing the MLK Academy field trip budget we funded a truly epic outdoor learning experience for the 2024-2025 5th grade class. They will be attending a multi-night field trip at Walker Creek Ranch. We hope this trip becomes an annual right of passage for our 5th grade class leaving lasting and positive memories of their educational journey.
- $6,804 spent. The MLK Dream Team is a volunteer group established by MLK Academy parents. They assist with campus events promote community spirit and aid teachers and staff. Their 2nd annual outdoor movie night was highly successful offering an enjoyable evening with pizza popcorn beverages face-painting and a large movie screen to kick off the school year. The Dream Team also organized a backpack giveaway for all students ensuring they started the year with fully stocked backpacks. Their ongoing support for teachers demonstrated appreciation and dedication throughout the year.
- $4,432 spent. Our organization is dedicated to enhancing educational experiences for students at key milestones by supporting graduation ceremonies for the 5th and 8th grade classes ensuring these events are memorable for students and families. Moreover we maintain our commitment to educational excellence through our Scholarly Initiative program. This initiative offers small grants to teachers and staff to support innovative projects and classroom enhancements. To ensure transparency and accountability all grant requests undergo thorough review and approval by the board and school principal before being disbursed aiming to maximize the positive impact on student learning and development.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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