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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2022 Expires: July 2023

Rise Community Development

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(314) 231-9400
1627 Washington Ave
Saint Louis, MO, 63103-1830
https://risestl.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Rise Community Development meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"Rise partners with communities to build stronger, more equitable St. Louis area neighborhoods."

Year, State Incorporated:
1992, MO

Rise acts as a resource and partner to the greater St. Louis community, providing expertise that helps the region grow equitably. Bringing together neighbors, non-profit organizations, financial institutions, and government organizations, Rise is working every day to make successful neighborhood revitalization possible, transforming neighborhoods together with our communities.

For the year ended December 31, 2020, Rise Community Development's program expenses were:

Program Services $2,601,657
Total Program Expenses $2,601,657

Chief Executive
Terrell Carter, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Mary Campbell, Co-Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Washington University in St. Louis

Board Size
17

Paid Staff Size
10

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 6.90%

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 Rise Community Development's audited financial statements - combined for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Source of Funds
Rental Income $1,383,713
Contributions and Program Fees $1,136,253
Management, Development, and Professional Fees $831,457
Interest Income $31,127
Other Income $26,161
Net Loss from Investments in Partnerships $-1
Total Income $3,408,710

Programs: 72% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 24%

Total Income $3,408,710
Total expenses: $3,625,715
  Program expenses $2,601,657
  Fundraising expenses $135,859
  Administrative expenses $888,199
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-217,005
Beginning Net Assets $7,978,743
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $7,761,738
Total Liabilities $5,280,624
Total Assets $13,042,362

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