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Rise Recovery

EIN 74-2216041 · San Antonio, TX

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 RECOVERY'S MISSION IS TO HELP TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES OVERCOME THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL AND PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION AND PREVENTION.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
62
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$231,140, ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 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 (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. YOUTH RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER (YRCC) AND YOUTH RECOVERY: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RECOVERY COUNSELING, ASSISTANCE, AND ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE AND CONFIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH YOUTH BETWEEN AGES 13 AND 17 (AGES 13 TO 21 FOR THE YOUTH IN THE PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES - SEE BELOW) CAN DEVELOP A HEALTHY, ABSTINENT SOCIAL LIFE WITH PEERS, DISCUSS THE PROBLEMS THEY FACE, AND PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO QUALIFYING PARTICIPANTS, BY A UNITED WAY GRANT AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.
  2. $762,563 spent. Rise Inspire Academy: Rise Inspire Academy is made possible through apartnership between Inspire Academies - an open enrollment publicschool charter district - and Rise Recovery. The collaboration of thesetwo organizations provides an innovative approach to high schooleducation for students in recovery from substance use. Rise InspireAcademy provides an environment which fosters long-term sobriety, whilehelping students prepare for future success.
  3. $491,693 spent. Four other programs we offer include:Community Outreach/Education : This program provides proactive communityengagement offering education and prevention services within schoolsand other partner organizations, to help change attitudes among children and adults about using drugs and alcohol.Sibling Education and Prevention: This program works with youth toprovide early counseling and education. These efforts are designed toempower youth to make healthy decisions before an abuse problemdevelops.Family Support Group: This program encompasses all who are touched bydrug and/or alcohol addiction. It provides a deep and wide lifetimerecovery community with peer counseling, mentorship, support groups and drug-free social activities for the entire family.THE SOUTH TEXAS TELEHEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH, AGES 12 TO 17, AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT 11 COUNTIES IN TEXAS. ONE-ON-ONE PEER COACHING, GROUP MEETINGS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION CLASSES, AND TREATMENT NAVIGATION ARE ALL PROVIDED VIRTUALLY IN HOPES TO REACH THOSE THAT NEED OUR ASSISTANCE WHEREVER THEY ARE.
  4. $368,447 spent. THE YOUNG ADULT GROUP PROGRAM IS A DEEP AND WIDE LIFETIME RECOVERY COMMUNITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-35 WITH PEER COUNSELING, MENTORSHIP, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND DRUG-FREE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
  5. $62,194 spent. THE SOUTH TEXAS TELEHEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH, AGES 12 TO 17, AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT 11 COUNTIES IN TEXAS. ONE-ON-ONE PEER COACHING, GROUP MEETINGS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION CLASSES, AND TREATMENT NAVIGATION ARE ALL PROVIDED VIRTUALLY IN HOPES TO REACH THOSE THAT NEED OUR ASSISTANCE WHEREVER THEY ARE.

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 December 1983.

    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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