Rising Ground Inc.

“First a completed 990 form is reviewed by the members of the audit & oversight board committee. It is then sent to all other board members for their approval before the 990 form is submitted to irs and nys.”

“YES.”

“Compensation of the executive director includes an annual performance review and approval process conducted by board's management committee, which reports to the board. Part vi section b: policies: line 15b all employees including other officers and key employees receive annual performance reviews by their supervisors.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

“Leake & watts is dedicated to supporting children, adults and families. Working together, we create strong foundations for success. Our values:respect,achievement,safety and responsibility. We demonstrate respect by practicing open and honest communication and, in this way, earn trust. We appreciate each individual's uniqueness and treat all with dignity.we are committed to achievement by setting and accomplishing goals. We take pride in our programs and ownership of our work. We support those we serve through initiative, teamwork, and innovation. We act safely by promoting a culture and environment that supports sound judgment and decision-making. We safeguard the well-being of all. We accept responsibility for benefits and consequences of our actions. We are consistent and fair in our treatment of others.”

“Volunteer services include : reading to children, distribution of toys and holiday gifts,tutoring, gardening,accompanying children on field trips, leading nutrition and yoga classes, and minor repairs and renovations such as painting.”

“Part iii line 4d -all other program services : our juvenile justice services include both secure and non-secure placement programs for court-involved youth, both of which are based on the belief that young people with histories of delinquency need support, education and other tools to return safely and successfully to their communities and break the cycle of delinquency. Woodfield cottage is a secure detention center for youth under the age of 16 who are awaiting court action. These youth are accused of committing crimes, some of which are violent in nature. Services include individual and group counseling, a full-day school program, 24-hour medical services, family outreach, aftercare planning, and religious and spiritual services. These services are offered in a structured setting and a caring, albeit high-security, environment. Our non-secure placement program is a residential program serving adjudicated youth ages 12 to 15. Our program is community-oriented and family-focused, using the nationally recognized missouri model, a treatment method that involves grouping youth into small cohorts of 10-12 with whom they live, attend school, participate in recreational activities and receive counseling. We ensure that youth are able to develop their academic, pre-vocational and communications skills through various aspects of the program as well as work with family members to maintain and strengthen the youth's connection with his or her family and community.”

“Special events 0 special events -76,350”

“Bond cost write off 781,006 special events -76,350”