Civic Intelligence

Rise Above Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 27-1409946

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Dec 04, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.WERISEABOVE.ORG
PO Box 174Northbridge, MA 01534

(855) 246-8850

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

28th percentile

-6.5%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$52,849

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.5% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-43%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Down

$33,502

Down $25,561 (-43%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$33,502

Down $19,656 (-37%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $5,905 (-100%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$302,422

Up $34,175 (+13%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$322,078

Up $61,387 (+24%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$19,656

Down $27,212 (-360%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $17,878Net Assets 2011: $17,8782011Assets 2012: $20,592Net Assets 2012: $20,5922012Assets 2013: $19,272Net Assets 2013: $19,2722013Assets 2014: $42,310Net Assets 2014: $42,3102014Assets 2015: $59,036Net Assets 2015: $59,0362015Assets 2016: $54,989Net Assets 2016: $54,9892016Assets 2017: $59,063Liabilities 2017: $5,905Net Assets 2017: $53,1582017Assets 2018: $33,502Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $33,5022018Assets 2019: $62,773Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $62,7732019Assets 2020: $176,241Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $176,2412020Assets 2021: $309,494Liabilities 2021: $9,250Net Assets 2021: $300,2442021Assets 2022: $434,915Liabilities 2022: $14,146Net Assets 2022: $420,7692022Assets 2023: $494,286Liabilities 2023: $28,772Net Assets 2023: $465,5142023Assets 2024: $315,402Liabilities 2024: $32,205Net Assets 2024: $283,1972024Assets 2025: $360,744Liabilities 2025: $48,172Net Assets 2025: $312,5722025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$33,502
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$33,502
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $27,291Expenses 2011: $10,513Net Income 2011: $16,7782011Revenue 2012: $38,321Expenses 2012: $35,798Net Income 2012: $2,5232012Revenue 2013: $41,258Expenses 2013: $38,996Net Income 2013: $2,2622013Revenue 2014: $82,779Expenses 2014: $59,741Net Income 2014: $23,0382014Revenue 2015: $121,699Expenses 2015: $104,973Net Income 2015: $16,7262015Revenue 2016: $162,016Expenses 2016: $166,063Net Income 2016: -$4,0472016Revenue 2017: $268,247Expenses 2017: $260,691Net Income 2017: $7,5562017Revenue 2018: $302,422Expenses 2018: $322,078Net Income 2018: -$19,6562018Revenue 2019: $384,354Expenses 2019: $355,083Net Income 2019: $29,2712019Revenue 2020: $548,748Expenses 2020: $435,280Net Income 2020: $113,4682020Revenue 2021: $571,283Expenses 2021: $447,280Net Income 2021: $124,0032021Revenue 2022: $813,284Expenses 2022: $692,759Net Income 2022: $120,5252022Revenue 2023: $818,095Expenses 2023: $773,350Net Income 2023: $44,7452023Revenue 2024: $729,765Expenses 2024: $912,082Net Income 2024: -$182,3172024Revenue 2025: $1,076,695Expenses 2025: $1,047,320Net Income 2025: $29,3752025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$302,422
Expenses$322,078
Net Income-$19,656
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Dec 4, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$307,423
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Founded in 2009, rise above foundation, inc. Provided massachusetts children in foster care with access to enriching activities, opportunities, and experiences. The organization responds to the growing need to give youth in foster care opportunities that provide them with a sense of normalcy, provide comfort and build self-esteem. By funding individual wishes for requests like karate, laptops, prom expenses and clarinet lessons, rise above provides positive experiences for foster children. Since its inception, the organization has served over 3,000 massachusetts youth, including 966 in the last year.

Founded in 2009, rise above foundation, inc. Provided massachusetts children in foster care with access to enriching activities, opportunities, and experiences. The organization responds to the growing need to give youth in foster care opportunities that provide them with a sense of normalcy, provide comfort and build self-esteem. By funding individual wishes for requests like karate, laptops, prom expenses and clarinet lessons, rise above provides positive experiences for foster children. Since its inception, the organization has served over 4,000 massachusetts youth, including 1,000+ in the last year.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$59,063$33,502▼ $25,561
Total Assets$59,063$33,502▼ $25,561
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,905--
Total Liabilities$5,905$0▼ $5,905
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$30,000$30,000→ $0
Unrestricted Net Assets$23,158$3,502▼ $19,656
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$53,158$33,502▼ $19,656
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$59,063$33,502▼ $25,561
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sarah BaldigaExecutive DirectorFT$52,849$52,849

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Wade SulzmanPresident
Adam Brown Msw PhdDirector
Ashley NewhallDirector
Denise AleffDirector
Grant HamiltonDirector
Leo FerranteDirector
Marcela BlueDirector
Michael Hanscom Msw LcswDirector
Stephen SugarDirector
Michelle CunhaSecretary
Nick PelletierTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$298,433
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$3,989
All Other Contributions
$287,561
Change in Net Assets
$-19,656
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$241,297
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$80,781
Total Fundraising Expense$26,478
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$15,980$15,980$21,379$53,339
Other Salaries and Wages$21,701--$21,701
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,648-$8,648
Office Expenses-$5,747-$5,747
Payroll Taxes$2,482$1,394$1,865$5,741
Advertising--$2,923$2,923
Other Expenses$2,381$3,426-$2,381
Insurance-$2,064-$2,064
Travel$311$164$311$786
Total Functional Expenses$258,177$37,423$26,478$322,078
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$8,990
Fundraising Direct Expenses$5,001
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Run/walk$7,215$7,215$2,603$4,612
Comedy Event$12,647$1,775$2,072$-297
Total Events$19,862$8,990$5,001$3,989
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is approved by the board of directors and made available to all board members for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members of the foundation are required to sign a conflict of interest form anually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board annually approves a proposed budget which includes the salary of the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Financial statements are provided upon request or directly to individuals through the foundation's online giving common page.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rise Above Foundation Inc
EIN
27-1409946
Phone
8552468850
Address
PO BOX 174, NORTHBRIDGE, MA 01534

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Baldiga
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8552468850
Signed
2018-12-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sarah Baldiga
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Alexander Aronson Finning & Co Pc
Address
50 WASHINGTON STREET, WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
Preparer
Thomas F Muldoon CPA
Phone
5083669100
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization accounts for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with asc topic, income taxes. This standard clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement regarding a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The organization has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions which qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements at june 30, 2018. The organization's information returns are subject to examination by the federal and state jurisdictions.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$33,502
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$33,502
Revenue
$302,422
Expenses
$322,078
Net income
-$19,656
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.05$0.31$1.08$1.05$0.03
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.03$0.28$0.73$0.91$0.18
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.03$0.47$0.82$0.77$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.01$0.42$0.81$0.69$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.01$0.30$0.57$0.45$0.12
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.55$0.44$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.38$0.36$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.30$0.32$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.01$0.05$0.27$0.26$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.05$0.16$0.17$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.06$0.12$0.10$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.04$0.08$0.06$0.02
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.02$0.04$0.04$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.02$0.04$0.04$0.00
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.01$0.02