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Arise Wellness

EIN 87-1220784 · Murrieta, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

To empower individuals to ARISE and find balance, health, and freedom through Christ-centered yoga and wellness services while giving back to help women in need.

Income
$209,159
Spending
$179,146
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
21
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$45,000, president

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

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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

    5 of 5

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

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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

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. $108,916 spent. Arise Wellness 2024 Board ReportWith full and grateful hearts to God and with deep appreciation for our Arise staff, students, and generous donors we joyfully recognize all that God accomplished through Arise in 2024. This year was marked by growth, resilience, impact, and God's undeniable faithfulness.MISSION ADVANCEMENT & GROWTHWe continued offering life-changing, faith-based wellness in our building, serving both our local community and international partners. August 2024 marked Arises two-year anniversary, a milestone that reflects the perseverance and unity of our community.Financially, our donor base grew from 10 donors to 51 and we aim to double this number next year. Increased donor support empowers us to scholarship more women, increase staff pay, improve studio resources, and expand retreats and workshops.Our membership also grew significantly from 25 members when we first opened to 100 members this year. We are believing and working toward a goal of 150 members next year. Arise also expanded employment, growing from 11 employees to 14 team members who share the mission of empowering individuals to pursue balance, health, faith, freedom, and the fullness of what it means to ARISE. Even after an unexpected building relocation following $20,000 in renovation investments and an unexpected accident that required our president to be hospitalized and an intense medical treatment for up to six months,our community pulled together, and we remained steadfast in our mission.SCHOLARSHIPS & COMMUNITY SUPPORTThrough God's provision and donor generosity, Arise provided extensive support this year:- 14 financial scholarships to women in significant need- 30 class and workshop scholarships for individuals who could not otherwise afford participation- 2 scholarships for single mothers in Kenya- Flooring purchased for a small African church- 10 community scholarships for yoga and wellness participationWORKSHOPS, TRAININGS & SPECIAL EVENTSArise offered a rich variety of workshops, retreats, and educational events designed to heal, inspire, and strengthen the community, including:- Health & Nutrition Reset Trainings (2)- Yin Yoga Teacher Training- Valentine's Partner Yoga- Grief & Yoga (3)- Legging Exchange- Prayer & Bead Necklace Workshop- Mother's Day Prayer Bracelet- Water Awareness- Single Mingle & Yoga (2)- Yoga in Spanish- Teen Yoga- Breast Health Awareness- Fire Cider Workshop- Sound & Scripture- Fasting for Your Health- 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting- Women's RetreatYOUTH & ATHLETIC PROGRAMS- Girls Volleyball- Girls Cheer- Boys Football- Boys GolfADDITIONAL COMMUNITY EVENTS- Citywide Prayer Walk- Yoga Hikes- Pink Out Yoga- Glow Flow- Holistic Wellness Conference- Yoga for Businesses- Yoga for ChurchesLOOKING AHEADWe are excited for continued growth and look forward to all that God will do for His glory and the good of our community. Let's ARISE!

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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