Rise Inc

“Tom sanborn jenny sanborn director director family relationship”

“The finance committee reviews and approves the form 990. After this intitial review process, it is submitted to the entire board for review and approval.”

“The board members and key employees sign conflict of interest statements annually.”

“In reviewing and approving the compensation of any covered individuals, the rise inc's board of directors or a delegated committee of the board will utilize the following process: 1. The compensation arrangement must be approved in advance (before any payment is made) by the board of directors or the delegated committee of the board. This will exclude any member who may have a conflict of interest with respect to the compensation arrangement. (example: neither the executive director whose compensation is being determined nor any member of his/her family may be present during the discussion/debate). 2.before approval of any compensation of an executive or other officer, key employee, the board must gather comparable data that demonstrates fair market value of the compensation in question. Data may include the following: a. Expert compensation studies by independent firms; b. Written job offers for positions at similar agencies; c. Documented phone calls or emails regarding similar position: d. Information obtained from the irs form 990 filings of similar agencies. 3. The board shall set forth the basis for its decisions with respect to compensation in the minutes of the meeting at which the decisions are made, including the conclusions of the evaluation and the basis for determining that the individual's compensation was reasonable in light of the evaluation and the comparable date.”

“The written policy for compensation includes a review and wage survey information from inarf.”

“The form 990 is available upon request.”

“Rise, inc.compassionately partners with families and individuals experiencing economic, physical, and developmental challenges by providing personalized services and advocacy for independence, quality of life and hope.”

“Employment services and buffalo bistro programs ceased 12.31.19. See schedule n for information on ceased operations and transfer to arc of northeast indiana.”

“Habilitation training programs - services in this program consist of instruction to educate and train in daily living skills. Classes are designed according to individual needs to educate and train in self-help and self-sufficiency for independence. Each consumer of rise is instrumental in helping to design classes that fit their desires, hopes, dreams, and basic needs. Classes are provided in groups as small as one on one, or in groups with up to eight participants. A 3,400 sq. Foot expansion was completed in 2017 to allow for the development of the learning center. This center teaches classes in education, health & wellness, financial stability and employment training. Twenty-two classes were designed with clients participating in groups of four for concentrated learning. During fy 2019 rise provided over 22,614 hours in facility classes and community integration. One hundred twenty persons serviced participated in one or both programs. Adult day programs - classes are for severe and profound population and are designed according to individual needs to educate and train in self-help, working on fine motor skills, socialization, communication, and community integration. This program is geared to the consumer who needs more 1:1 or small group assistance. Nursing staff, medical needs and personal care assistance is available. Four consumers were served in fy 2019. Participant assistance and care (pac) - service allows clients to remain and live successfully in their own homes, function and participate in their communities and avoid institutionalization. Pac services support and enable the participant in activities of daily living, self-care, and mobility with the hands-on assistance. Most consumers who receive pac services do not attend the day program and are high functioning. For the fy 2019, rise provided 1,146 hours and served 13 consumers total from surrounding counties.”

“Employment services - trc (the rise connection) in partnership with indiana vocational rehabilitation. Rise assists individuals with customized programs designed to result in successful community job placement. Other partnerships include work one northeast, the freedom academy and other post-secondary schools and agencies which can assist in maximizing employability. Trc serves clients in steuben, dekalb, noble and lagrange counties. This program was discontinued on december 30, 2019. Buffalo bistro - is a micro business collaboration between rise inc. And chapman's brewing company with a mission to provide a hospitality training platform for individuals with disabilities while offering taproom patrons excellent service and food. This program was discontinued on december 30, 2019.”

“Transfer of assets to easterseals arc of -501,051 northeast indiana 0 total -501,051”