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Rise Community Solutions Inc

EIN 45-2843994 · Maitland, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RISE PARTNERS WITH CAREGIVERS AND COMMUNITIES TO PREVENT AND NAVIGATE CRISES THROUGH FAMILY-CENTERED SUPPORT, PEER SPACES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS RESTORE, INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND EMPOWER.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
44
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$140,585, executive di

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (4)
  1. $2.7 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT: RISE OPERATES FOUR DIRECT SUPPORT PROGRAM AREAS. PATHWAYS TO HOME HELPED 492 UNHOUSED CHILDREN AND ADULTS QUICKLY RE-ENTER PERMANENT HOUSING WITH WRAPAROUND SUPPORT. CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OSCEOLA PROVIDED CRISIS RESPONSE AND VICTIM ADVOCACY TO 224 CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL AND/OR PHYSICAL ABUSE AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS. PUBLIC ALLIES CENTRAL FLORIDA PROVIDED 19 YOUNG ADULTS FROM TRADITIONALLY UNDER-SERVED BACKGROUNDS WITH CAREER APPRENTICESHIPS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, INCLUSIVE OF MORE THAN 31,553 HOURS OF COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING. BREAKTHROUGH DIRECTLY SERVED 52 TEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH PEER SUPPORT NAVIGATION SERVICES. ALL COUNTS UNDUPLICATED.
  2. $1.2 million spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: RISE PROVIDES NEEDS-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS ENGAGED IN CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMING. PATHWAYS TO HOME PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR UNHOUSED FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, OR THOSE ON THE BRINK OF EVICTION, TO ESTABLISH PERMANENT HOUSING TO ENSURE CHILD SAFETY AND WELL-BEING. CAC OSCEOLA PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO MUST RELOCATE IN THE AFTERMATH OF A PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A CHILD, AND FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL CRISIS IN ADDITION TO CHILD VICTIMIZATION. BREAKTHROUGH MAY PROVIDE LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS ARE ABLE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS WHILE ENGAGED IN THE PROGRAM. 343 COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED TRAINING RELATED TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: RISE PROVIDES NEEDS-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS ENGAGED IN CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMING. PATHWAYS TO HOME PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR UNHOUSED FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, OR THOSE ON THE BRINK OF EVICTION, TO ESTABLISH PERMANENT HOUSING TO ENSURE CHILD SAFETY AND WELL-BEING. CAC OSCEOLA PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO MUST RELOCATE IN THE AFTERMATH OF A PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A CHILD, AND FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL CRISIS IN ADDITION TO CHILD VICTIMIZATION. BREAKTHROUGH MAY PROVIDE LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS ARE ABLE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS WHILE ENGAGED IN THE PROGRAM. 343 COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED TRAINING RELATED TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
  3. RISE PROVIDES OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES IN TWO PRIMARY CATEGORIES: 1) COSTS RELATED TO THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF FIVE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROPERTIES, AND 2) STIPEND EXPENSES FOR AMERICORPS MEMBERS ENROLLED IN THE PUBLIC ALLIES CENTRAL FLORIDA PROGRAM.
  4. RISE PROVIDES OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES IN TWO PRIMARY CATEGORIES: 1) COSTS RELATED TO THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF FIVE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROPERTIES, AND 2) STIPEND EXPENSES FOR AMERICORPS MEMBERS ENROLLED IN THE PUBLIC ALLIES CENTRAL FLORIDA PROGRAM.

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 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 October 13, 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 June 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 July 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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