Rise Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mesa, Arizona, registered in 1988, with $149,627,420 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$149.6M
▲ 17.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$140.9M
Net assets
$57.6M
Employees
4,973
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Rise Inc: 85% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Rise Inc: 5 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Rise Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Rise Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Rise creates opportunities for individuals and families to thrive at every stage of life through high-quality services for people with develompental disabilities across utah, arizona, idaho, florida, oregon, and missouri. the organization maintains the following programs: 1) residential, 2) professional parent, 3) in home support, 4) day training, 5) managed care, 6) vocational services, 7) employment services, 8) foster care services, 9) therapy services, and 10) behavioral health services.
Rise provides early intervention and applied behavior analysis (aba) services forinfants and children with developmental delays or autism spectrum disorder.services include assessment, individualized treatment planning, and family trainingto support developmental growth, communication, and daily living skills in homeand community settings.
Revenue grew from $53.1M (FY2014) to $149.6M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
5.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$96.3M
Total liabilities
$38.7M
Net assets
$57.6M
Salaries & benefits
$106.7M
76% of expenses
Board members
8
6 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,627,420▲17.2% | $140,945,248▲10.3% | $57,570,497▲18.1% | $96,283,832▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $127,678,669▲8.3% | $127,754,584▲10.3% | $48,739,566▲1.6% | $84,249,523▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $117,915,920▲24.2% | $115,795,341▲22.7% | $47,988,613▲4.8% | $84,430,697▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $94,957,913▼5.0% | $94,376,403▲12.1% | $45,770,294▲6.9% | $71,845,884▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $99,998,254▲35.8% | $84,154,885▲16.3% | $42,806,135▲65.8% | $71,378,989▲61.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $73,654,901▲7.5% | $72,366,245▲8.4% | $25,818,056▲7.3% | $44,198,390▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $68,492,832▲9.5% | $66,774,869▲10.5% | $24,051,370▲8.6% | $40,124,291▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $62,574,600▲8.2% | $60,414,780▲6.0% | $22,139,131▲11.6% | $37,083,729▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $57,847,638▲3.9% | $56,995,188▲4.3% | $19,833,879▼7.7% | $36,147,291▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $55,675,214▲4.9% | $54,671,562▲5.9% | $21,478,063▲6.6% | $37,061,375▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $53,058,097 | $51,615,578▲0.4% | $20,139,461▼4.8% | $36,476,101▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $51,429,270▲0.9% | $21,155,153▲4.2% | $38,921,042▲25.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $50,948,608▲2.5% | $20,303,739▼2.1% | $31,029,242▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $49,708,290▲2.9% | $20,746,230▲4.5% | $30,882,752▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $48,316,495 | $19,849,880 | $29,414,688 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Gerald Nebeker — $3,335,389 (2.37% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Nebeker | Pres& Board Mem | 40 | $3,335,389 |
| Joshua Auer | Ceo & Board Mem | 40 | $736,337 |
| Archie Fitzgerald | Cfo | 40 | $463,950 |
| Mindi Mitchell | Coo | 40 | $357,698 |
| Chris Mccarthy | General Counsel | 40 | $354,242 |
| Michael Mancuso | Vp Facilities Mgmt | 40 | $264,826 |
| Sakshi Parker | Controller | 40 | $255,435 |
| Sally Rustad | Vp Human Resources | 40 | $248,040 |
| Kristin Mancuso | Coo | 40 | $201,140 |
| Marissa Petty | Executive Director | 40 | $198,633 |
| William Malkovich | Director | 0 | $56,524 |
| Steven Hunter | Board Member | 40 | $43,750 |
| Bella Andrade | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Clint Peterson | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Debra Bowman | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Lynn Bowers | Board Member | 0 | — |
| Paul Dicosmo Jr | Board Chair | 0 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy For Developmental | Therapy | $4,382,486 |
| Acumen LLC | It Services/payroll Admin | $3,062,537 |
| Barnes Construction LLC | Contractor / Property & M | $759,856 |
| Dynamic Fleet Services LLC | Fleet Mgmt/construct | $617,322 |
| Direct Care Innovations LLC | Software Subscription Ser | $399,379 |
6 grants to Rise Inc totaling $56K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $11,314 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $8,384 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Care closet items for early intervention and foster care services | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2023 | $13,404 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need. | 2021 | $7,414 |
2 grants totaling $37K in FY2024. All grants made by Rise Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Hunter Youth Foundatio | Support program mission | $27,100 |
| New Orleans South African Connection | Support program mission | $10,000 |
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Data for Rise Inc (EIN 87-0454287) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.