Arise Rwanda Ministries USA Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To positively transform the community of Boneza out of extreme poverty by focusing on education, clean water, healthcare, pastoral care and economic development.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (3)
- $668,000 spent. Health Care:Completed construction on the medical clinic. Improved infrastructure with reliable water supply, electricity, ventilation, and sanitation systems. Improved infrastructure with reliable water supply, electricity, ventilation, and sanitation systems. Accessibility features incorporated to support patients with disabilities and ease patient movement. Compliance with health and safety regulations required by national authorities. Medical equipment has already been installed at KHMC. This sets the stage for the hospital to start delivering high-quality care without major delays. We had multiple medical mission teams visit that partnered with local doctors to provide advanced care. We are looking to hire a medical director soon to run the medical center.
- $284,999 spent. Community Development & Assistance Arise Rwanda has trained 102 women leaders representing others, with the aim of enhancing their capacity and promoting sustainable development, as well as providing training in entrepreneurship and the Word of God. By the end of 2025, Arise Rwanda has supported 34 groups composed of 2,732 women and 205 men. Have cow program is a government cluster designated to boost the poor people for having sustainable welfare. In support of the national Girinka Munyarwanda program, and with the goal of improving community livelihoods. Arise Rwanda has provided 10 cows, 6 pigs, and 2 chickens to vulnerable beneficiaries. To improve the living conditions of vulnerable households, Arise Rwanda has supported the construction of 7 houses for vulnerable beneficiaries, in collaboration with students from the Building and Construction department at Kivu Hills Academy (KHA) and through the community service (Umuganda) program. In 2025, Arise Rwanda has contributed to improving the quality of education by paying school fees to 231 students at Kivu Hills Academy. Arise Rwanda provided food assistance to 3 vulnerable families as part of its commitment to improving community welfare. Arise Rwanda also supported youth engaged in football by providing assistance such as two different football equipment, uniforms, and transport allowances during the competitions.AdministrationLocal Rwandan staff support and ensure the mission accomplishments through planning, budgeting and oversight of each project. They prepare annual budgets for the school, community development programs and any special projects identified by the local leaders. The staff prepare financial and program reports and quarterly newsletters. The founder and executive director reports to the USA board of directors and is responsible for providing content and communications with the donors. Both the executive director and the finance director oversee and monitor the funds provided for each program.
- $138,852 spent. EducationPreschools - 7 Preschools located in 4 cells (regions) were funded. 319 children were prepared for primary schools. Each preschool has a teacher and an assistant teacher. Each Child receives a Nourishing Bowl of Porridge to supplement their meals at Home, in many cases, this is the primary meal of their day. Kivu Hills Academy - In the school year 2024-2025, we had 335 students. Students learned building construction, networking and internet technology, and tourism. The Tourism department at Kivu Hills Academy was ranked number one in the 2025 national examination. Networking and Internet and building construction were also among the best in the country. All 2025 graduates are qualified for university in Rwanda. 259 students from vulnerable families received tuition assistance in the 2024-2025 school year. 41 young men and women received a 6-month training in masonry. All these trainees got jobs after graduation. 20 were trained in Tour guiding. The training took 4 months in partnership with Rwanda through school development Fund. The school runs a farm to support self-sustainability. We purchased 5 pigs. The school bought a cow. 3 tons of corn were harvested and used to make porridge flour. 2 tons of soybeans were harvested from the school farm. KHA bakery became operational, and we make bread for our students and sell it to the neighborhood. Students at Kivu Hills Academy receive 3 meals a day. The corn, plantain, vegetables, fruits and milk from the farm contribute to the feeding at Kivu Hills Academy. KHA participated in school sports competitions and won the trophies from the district level and represented the district to the provincial level.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.
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 January 2023.
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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