RISE International
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
RISE International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to build primary schools in rural Angola to educate children, empower communities, and contribute to rebuilding of the country."
Year, State Incorporated:
2001, IL
RISE International reports that it builds primary schools in rural Angola where accessibility to education is limited. The organization focuses on rural and urban poor, vulnerable and marginalized children, and those living in poverty who deserve and gain access to food, safety, education, and clean water. In 2023, RISE International states that it built two schools and completed the construction of 10-classroom schools.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, RISE International's program expenses were:
Program services: $333,544
Total Program Expenses: $333,544
Chief Executive
Lynn Cole, Executive Director
Compensation*
$115,843
Chair of the Board
Rachel Yantis
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Director of Strategy and Client Experience, Advocate Creative
Board Size
6
Paid Staff Size
3
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $341,124, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 International's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $320,511 |
| Special events | $3,960 |
| Grants | $16,653 |
| Interest and gain on investments | $221 |
| Other income | $422 |
| Total Income | $341,767 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $341,767 |
| Total expenses: | $420,196 |
| Program expenses | $333,544 |
| Fundraising expenses | $28,428 |
| Administrative expenses | $58,224 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-78,429 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $179,406 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $100,977 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,255 |
| Total Assets | $102,232 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance