Rise With Living Hope
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Rise with Living Hope empowers low to moderate income individuals and families through affordable housing, financial literacy, and community development. The organization provides homeownership education, down payment assistance, and home repair support to promote housing stability and economic mobility.
- Income
- $57,217
- Spending
- $105,973
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 85% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
- $103,543 spent. Rise with Living Hope empowers low to moderate income individuals and families through affordable housing, financial literacy, and community development. Programs include homeownership education, down payment assistance, home repairs, and youth development to promote housing stability and economic mobility. Program Name: Rise to Homeownership Program Description: Rise with Living Hope provides down payment assistance to low to moderate income individuals and families to increase access to homeownership. This program removes financial barriers and helps participants secure safe and stable housing while building long term financial stability. Accomplishments: During 2025, the organization provided down payment assistance to multiple families, helping them achieve homeownership and transition from renting to owning. This support created pathways to housing stability and long term economic mobility. Expenses: 53500 Program Name: Rise and Restore Home Repair Program Description: Rise with Living Hope provides critical home repair assistance to low to moderate income homeowners. The program addresses health and safety issues by funding essential repairs, including roofing and structural improvements, allowing families to remain safely in their homes. Accomplishments: In 2025, the organization completed multiple home repair projects that improved living conditions and prevented displacement. These repairs helped preserve affordable housing and strengthened community stability. Expenses: 50043
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 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 May 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 November 4, 2026.
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