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Rise Relief Inc

EIN 85-1269943 · Plano, TX

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

What it says it does

RISE RELIEF'S PRIMARY MISSION IS PROVIDING CLEAN WATER TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN BENIN AND NIGERIA, WITH A VISION TO EXPAND ACROSS AFRICA.

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
10 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15
Income fell 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
5 of 25
0 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5
Reports that it does not keep 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15
Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$459,943 spent. -- Benin: Solar-Powered Water ProjectsIn 2024, Rise Relief responded to this urgent need by funding 34 solar-powered water projects across rural and underserved communities in Benin. These initiatives provided sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water, directly impacting the lives of over 36,900 individuals and improving health and hygiene outcomes throughout the region.-- Benin: Food Relief DistributionIn 2024, Rise Relief provided critical food assistance to vulnerable communities in Benin, where poverty and food insecurity remain widespread challenges. The organization distributed over 35,000 lbs of dry grainsincluding corn, beans, rice, and sorghumalong with 4,000 liters of cooking oil. This large-scale distribution supported more than 4,000 individuals, helping to combat hunger, improve nutrition, and support food security in areas facing extreme hardship.-- Nigeria: Solar-Powered Water ProjectsIn 2024, Rise Relief funded 14 solar-powered water projects across Nigeria, delivering sustainable and safe water access to over 16,150 individuals. These efforts have directly contributed to improved health, sanitation, and quality of life in underserved communities.

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

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 December 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 August 2021.
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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