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Mission Rise Inc

Training , Equipping, and Empowering Diverse Communities of Poverty to Meet Holistic Needs According to The Teachings of Jesus.

Arts & Culture North Hills, CA EIN: 270730703 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Mission Rise Inc

Mission Rise Inc is a arts culture organization based in NORTH HILLS, United States. Annual revenue: $266K. EIN: 270730703.

Founded
Headquarters
North Hills, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Tax-exempt status revoked

This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on May 15, 2012 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.

Mission

Training , Equipping, and Empowering Diverse Communities of Poverty to Meet Holistic Needs According to The Teachings of Jesus.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.99
Program$0.99
99% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Mission Rise Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 78% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mission Rise Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in North Hills, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 270730703. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $266K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Mission Rise Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270730703. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Mission Rise Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Mission Rise Inc is located in North Hills, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mission Rise Inc has $266K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mission Rise Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $266K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Mission Rise Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Mission Rise Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Mission Rise Inc is a arts culture organization based in NORTH HILLS, United States. Annual revenue: $266K. EIN: 270730703. Mission Rise Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $266K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Mission Rise Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mission Rise Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270730703, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
99% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2013.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KU
Kurt A T•••••••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

RISE Behavioral Health and Wellness closing after 50 years in Douglas County - WANDTV.com
Apr 2026
www.wandtv.com
Artemis II moon mascot plushie RISE goes viral. How to get yours - The Palm Beach Post
Apr 2026
www.palmbeachpost.com
The Moon mascot: Meet ‘Rise,’ the zero-g indicator for Nasa’s Artemis II mission - Firstpost
Apr 2026
www.firstpost.com
8-year-old watches his plush toy rocket to the moon with Artemis II mission - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and
Apr 2026
abcnews.com
Artemis II mission Rise zero-g indicator designed by 2nd grader - Deccan Herald
Apr 2026
www.deccanherald.com
Meet 'Rise,' Artemis II's zero-G indicator for lunar mission - WHAS11
Apr 2026
www.whas11.com
'Rise' joins Artemis II crew as NASA's first Zero-G Indicator for lunar mission - rocketcitynow.com
Mar 2026
www.rocketcitynow.com
RISE: ESA’s mission extender in geostationary orbit - European Space Agency
Sep 2025
www.esa.int
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2013
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 2 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2009
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mission Rise Inc

What is Mission Rise Inc?
Mission Rise Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in North Hills, United States. Mission Rise Inc is a arts culture organization based in NORTH HILLS, United States. Annual revenue: $266K. EIN: 270730703.
When was Mission Rise Inc founded?
Mission Rise Inc was founded in 2009.
Who leads Mission Rise Inc?
Kurt A Tuffendsam serves as President & CEO.
Where is Mission Rise Inc located?
Headquartered in North Hills, CA, United States.
What is Mission Rise Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mission Rise Inc trustworthy?
Mission Rise Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Mission Rise Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 270730703.
What is Mission Rise Inc's website?
http://missionrise.tv