Ryse Center Inc

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to the Director of Finance and Executive Director. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“Compliance is consistently monitored through capturing data, being proactive, escalating issues staff issues, remediation, training, and documentation.”

“The Board of determine compensation for the Executive Director. The Executive Director determines compensation for the all staff members.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org & CHARITYNAVIGATOR.ORG.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.”

“RYSEs integrative program model works to improve the social and material conditions for young people in Richmond and West Contra Costa County. RYSE engaged young people and community members onsite through drop-in and structured programs and events (on-site and/or online) and offsite through trainings and workshops in high schools, continuation schools, partner agency sites and within juvenile hall. Beginning in March 2020, virtual programming and teletherapy were developed and activated. Over FY19-20, 283 new members joined RYSE, for a total of 613 unduplicated members attending RYSE programming. RYSE created a Youth COVID-19 Care Fund, providing direct cash disbursements to nearly 200 youth and their families, as well as assisted the City of Richmond with establishing a community-guided Richmond Rapid Response Fund. Across departments,19 youth leadership cohorts engaged in political and community education and leadership skill-building.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Community Health achievements included holding healthy cooking workshops, LGBTQ youth identity groups, and providing crisis and ongoing clinical therapy and case support ranging from 2-5 stabilizing sessions to continuous relationship and monitoring between therapists and young people over the course of the year. Over 150 young people participated in tailored counseling, case management, and career/educational supports.”

“Bad debt = -$6053”