Rising Ground
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Rising Ground meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity.
Year, State Incorporated:
, NY
Rising Ground is a human services organization that supports over 30,000 individuals and families in New York City and lower Westchester County by providing the resources and skills needed to help them positively direct their lives. Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground provides therapeutic treatments and trauma-informed supports that meet the physical, mental health, psychological, and educational needs of youth and adults facing a myriad of complex challenges.
Rising Ground envisions a future for New York where every child has an equal opportunity to succeed; where vulnerable individuals and families have the resources and support they need; where people with disabilities can access opportunity and fully participate in their communities; and where all are supported as they navigate lifes challenges and positively direct their lives.
For the year ended June 30, 2025, Rising Ground's program expenses were:
| Programs | $189,748,707 |
| Total Program Expenses | $189,748,707 |
Chief Executive
Alan Mucatel, CEO
Chair of the Board
Matthew Del Percio
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Altman Solon
Board Size
21
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Rising Ground's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Program Revenue | $212,572,819 |
| Investment Income | $6,686,331 |
| Contributions | $1,759,177 |
| Gain on Sale of Property | $1,543,713 |
| Special Events | $639,118 |
| Other Income | $146,600 |
| Miscellaneous | $-52,000 |
| Total Income | $223,295,758 |
Programs: 87% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 13%
| Total Income | $223,295,758 |
| Total expenses: | $217,766,093 |
| Program expenses | $189,748,707 |
| Fundraising expenses | $492,419 |
| Administrative expenses | $27,524,967 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $5,529,665 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $66,407,781 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $71,937,446 |
| Total Liabilities | $107,171,934 |
| Total Assets | $179,109,380 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York