Youth Organizations United To Rise, operating under the name United To Rise, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (P33) the organization is classified as: Child Day Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, United To Rise employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United To Rise is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, United To Rise generated $136.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (36.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $312.2k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YOUR OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. YOUR PROMOTES THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL,EMOTIONAL, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF ITS STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, UNITED TO RISE FACED UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGES, MARKING ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT YEARS IN ITS STORIED HISTORY. THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC FORCED THE ORGANIZATION TO CLOSE ITS HEADQUARTERS, COMPELLING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXPLORE INNOVATIVE WAYS TO DELIVER PROGRAMMING. DESPITE THESE ADVERSITIES, THE YEAR UNFOLDED AS A TRANSFORMATIVE PERIOD FOR UNITED TO RISE.IN SEPTEMBER 2022, THE ORGANIZATION SECURED A GRANT FROM THE DEPUTY MAYOR OF EDUCATION, A PIVOTAL MOMENT THAT ENABLED PROGRAMMING AT THREE DC PUBLIC SCHOOL SITESGARFIELD ELEMENTARY (ES), JOHN LEWIS ES, AND MINER ES. THIS SHIFT IN FOCUS, WHILE NECESSITATED BY CIRCUMSTANCES, BECAME THE CORNERSTONE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS OPERATIONS.
AUGUST 2022 MARKED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE FOR UNITED TO RISE AS IT CELEBRATED ITS 25TH-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. DESPITE THE OBSTACLES ENCOUNTERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PERSEVERED, DEMONSTRATING REMARKABLE STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE. THE EXPERIENCE OF 2022 HAS NOT ONLY FORTIFIED UNITED TO RISE BUT HAS POSITIONED IT TO THRIVE, EMBODYING THE ADAGE THAT WHAT DOESNT KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER. WITH OVER 5,000 YOUTH AND FAMILIES SERVED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA (DMV), UNITED TO RISE CONTINUES TO MAKE A LASTING IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES.
UNITED TO RISE SUCCESSFULLY RAN ITS STAPLE SUMMER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CAMP ON THE GO, NOVELTEENS INK JOURNALISM ACADEMY, AND PETALS OF PRIMROSE, COLLECTIVELY SERVING 60 PARTICIPANTS. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE ADVANCING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM REACHED AN ADDITIONAL 70 STUDENTS, BRINGING THE TOTAL PARTICIPANTS TO 130. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTINUED ITS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES WITH THE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCING LEADERS AND MAINTAINED PROGRAMS LIKE NOVELTEENS INK AND THE YOUR PRODUCTION PROGRAM.IN ADDITION TO THE GRANT FROM THE DEPUTY MAYOR OF EDUCATION, UNITED TO RISE SECURED FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (DOES), EVENTS DC, AND SMALL DONORS THROUGH FUNDRAISERS SUCH AS GIVING TUESDAY AND DO MORE 24. THESE DIVERSE FUNDING SOURCES CONTRIBUTED TO THE RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Yusha Assad Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Felicia Ball-Grice Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kea Taylor Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joyce Madyun Founder Treasurer Not Indepe | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Lakeshia Dearing President | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
La Shon Cole Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $9,775 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $99,728 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $109,503 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,673 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $136,176 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $141,865 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $16,912 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,476 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $424 |
Office expenses | $3,791 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,570 |
Travel | $4,004 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,503 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,556 |
Insurance | $18,463 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $312,243 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,367 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $36,509 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,359 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $47,235 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,371 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $23,112 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $7,666 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $52,699 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $124,848 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$77,613 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $47,235 |