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Rise Above Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 27-1409946

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Sep 30, 2019

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.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

59th percentile

7.6%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$60,267

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.7% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

90th percentile

87%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

27%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$62,773

Up $29,271 (+87%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$62,773

Up $29,271 (+87%) from 2018

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$384,354

Up $81,932 (+27%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$355,083

Up $33,005 (+10%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$29,271

Up $48,927 (+249%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th 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

2019

Assets$62,773
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$62,773
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth77th 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

2019

Revenue$384,354
Expenses$355,083
Net Income$29,271
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Sep 30, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$394,181
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 5,000 massachusetts youth, including 1,100+ in the last year

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$33,502$62,773▲ $29,271
Total Assets$33,502$62,773▲ $29,271
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,502$57,273▲ $53,771
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$30,000$5,500▼ $24,500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$33,502$62,773▲ $29,271
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$33,502$62,773▲ $29,271
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sarah BaldigaExecutive DirectorFT$60,267$60,267

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$382,953
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,401
All Other Contributions
$326,799
Change in Net Assets
$29,271

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$384,354
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$31,076
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$415,430
Total Revenue per Form 990
$384,354
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$236,194
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$118,889
Total Fundraising Expense$38,995
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$12,040$18,060$30,100$60,200
Other Salaries and Wages$46,496-$3,744$50,240
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,949-$8,949
Payroll Taxes$4,478$1,382$2,589$8,449
Office Expenses-$3,546$2,548$6,094
Insurance-$2,137-$2,137
Other Expenses$1,977$2,522-$1,977
Travel$220$200$14$434
Total Functional Expenses$279,292$36,796$38,995$355,083

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$386,159
Expenses per Audited Statements$355,083
Total Expenses per Form 990$355,083
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$31,076
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$11,228
Fundraising Direct Expenses$9,827
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Run/walk$67,382$11,228$9,827$1,401
Total Events$67,382$11,228$9,827$1,401
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
2019-09-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sarah Baldiga
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
3
Volunteers
52

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, 2019. The organization's information returns are subject to examination by the federal and state jurisdictions.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD ANNUALLY APPROVES A PROPOSED BUDGET WHICH INCLUDES THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST OR DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S ONLINE GIVING COMMON PAGE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$62,773
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$62,773
Revenue
$384,354
Expenses
$355,083
Net income
$29,271
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