Raise The Future

Organization Overview

Raise The Future is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (P31) the organization is classified as: Adoption, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Raise The Future employed 102 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Raise The Future 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 06/2021, Raise The Future generated $8.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO GO THROUGH LIFE KNOWING THEY HAVE A CARING ADULT BY THEIR SIDE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MEDIA-BASED RECRUITMENT SERVICES:THE ORGANIZATION IDENTIFIES AND CULTIVATES POTENTIAL ADOPTIVE FAMILIES FOR WAITING CHILDREN USING CHILD-CENTRIC RECRUITMENT METHODS AND TOOLS. RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES USED TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL FAMILIES INCLUDE: HOSTING ADOPTION NETWORKING EVENTS; PARTNERING WITH LOCAL NEWS STATIONS TO BROADCAST WEDNESDAY'S CHILD PROFILES; FEATURING REGISTERED CHILDREN IN THE CHILDREN'S GALLERY ON THE RAISE THE FUTURE WEBSITE; CONDUCTING MONTHLY ADOPTION ORIENTATION AND INFORMATION CLASSES; AND USING PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA TO CREATE AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF WAITING CHILDREN.ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO HELP PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY UNDERSTAND THE ADOPTION PROCESS, CONNECT WITH COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES AND CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCIES TO BEGIN THE ADOPTION PROCESS, GAIN ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONALS, AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES ON SPECIFIC CHILDREN.ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR WAYS FAMILIES LEARN MORE ABOUT WAITING YOUTH IS THROUGH HEART GALLERIES. THE HEART GALLERY IS A COLLABORATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ADOPTIVE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN NEEDING HOMES IN COLORADO, MISSOURI, NEVADA, AND UTAH. THE HEART GALLERY HELPS WAITING YOUTH FIND LOVING FAMILIES AND PERMANENCY THROUGH IMAGES THAT BRING THE CHILD'S PERSONALITY AND BEAUTY INTO FOCUS.IN ADDITION, SMALL MATCHING EVENTS ARE HELD WHICH ALLOW PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES AND WAITING CHILDREN TO INTERACT IN SMALL, FACILITATED EVENTS THAT INCLUDE ACTIVITIES FUN FOR ALL. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, 89 COLORADO, MISSOURI, NEVADA, AND UTAH YOUTH WERE FEATURED AT MATCHING EVENTS; 9 OF THESE CHILDREN HAVE FOUND LOVING ADOPTIVE FAMILIES.


INTENSIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES BUILD POSITIVE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH TO UNDERSTAND THEIR STRENGTHS, INTERESTS, NEEDS, AND FAMILY PREFERENCES, WHICH INEVITABLY ENHANCES THE ABILITY OF THE YOUTH TO FIND STRENGTH AND FEEL EMPOWERED THROUGH THE PROCESS. THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL THAT INCREASES THE LIKELIHOOD OF FINDING THAT PARENTAL RESOURCE BY AS MUCH AS THREE TIMES. THE MODEL HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE A NET COST SAVINGS TO THE COMMUNITY, AS THE PROGRAM REDUCES CONGREGATE CARE AND FOSTER CARE COSTS. EACH RECRUITER MAINTAINS A CASELOAD OF 12 TO 15 YOUTH WHO ARE THE OLDEST, LONGEST-WAITING, HARDEST TO PLACE, AND MOST VULNERABLE TO AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE.


FAMILY PREPARATION AND SUPPORT BEGINS BEFORE A FAMILY HAS EVER ADOPTED. THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARD EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND COACHING. HANDS-ON, INDIVIDUALIZED, TAILORED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THEIR ENTIRE ADOPTION JOURNEY. BY DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES EARLY, FAMILY COMMITMENT TO ADOPTION IS MAINTAINED AND ADOPTION DISRUPTIONS ARE OFTEN MINIMIZED. CLASSES AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED TO FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS AND ARE GEARED TOWARD PROVIDING INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND GUIDANCE IN CREATING HEALTHY, STABLE ADOPTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. ALL CHILDREN HAVE ENTERED THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM AS A RESULT OF TRAUMA, ABUSE, OR NEGLECT. THE GOAL OF MANY TRAININGS IS TO HELP PARENTS UNDERSTAND HOW THESE EVENTS MAY IMPACT CHILDREN AND TO RECOGNIZE BEHAVIORS AS SYMPTOMS OF THOSE EXPERIENCES. THE ULTIMATE OUTCOME FOR SOME OF THE TRAINING COURSES IS FOR FAMILIES TO HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN BECOME SECURELY ATTACHED, SUCCESSFUL, AND HEALTHY ADULTS. NEARLY 3,617 FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS BENEFITTED FROM OVER 19,270 HOURS OF TRAINING AND SUPPORT THROUGH CLASSES, WEBINARS, AND CONFERENCES THAT WERE OFFERED DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021. OTHER POST-ADOPTION RESOURCES INCLUDE HELPFUL ARTICLES AND VIDEOS WERE OFFERED TO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES VIA BI-MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jeff Pelech Thru 52021
CFO
$141,990
Lauren Arnold Thru 52021
Executive Director
$137,763
Rachel Tibbetts
VP Operations
$107,603
Jamie Moyer
Chair
$0
Marc Hendrikson
Vice Chair
$0
Rebecca Slattery
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
N8 Communication
Website Design
$143,011
Nexus Technologies (Illumen)
Technology Consultant
$116,358
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$952,957
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,951,812
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,659,331
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $167,055
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,564,100
Total Program Service Revenue$88,576
Investment income $6,962
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $26,647
Net Income from Fundraising Events $32,461
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,718,746

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Raise The Future has recieved totaling $3,321,766.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption

Dublin, OH

PURPOSE: WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS

$3,044,242
$80,362
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$56,719
Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: FROM BRENT AND MARION NEISER

$51,500
Caring For Colorado Centennial Fund

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: IMPROVING CONNECTION

$25,000
In-N-Out Burgers Foundation

Irvine, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$20,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$444,459
Earnings$113,357
Other Expense$2,252
Ending Balance$555,564

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