Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc
Rise advocates for and facilitates economic independence and community inclusion for refugees and immigrants through education, employment, social support and service navigation.
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RISE, originally established as the Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA), was founded in 2004 by Somali Bantu refugees to support the transition of newly
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Mission
Rise advocates for and facilitates economic independence and community inclusion for refugees and immigrants through education, employment, social support and service navigation.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRefugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Syracuse, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 202873332. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 202873332. 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.
Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc is located in Syracuse, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment 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, Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
RISE, originally established as the Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA), was founded in 2004 by Somali Bantu refugees to support the transition of newly Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202873332, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT SELF-EMPOWERMENT INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 48 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc
- What is Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc?
- Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Syracuse, United States. RISE, originally established as the Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA), was founded in 2004 by Somali Bantu refugees to support the transition of newly
- When was Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc founded?
- Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc?
- Thomas Nimeneh serves as Chairperson.
- Where is Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc located?
- Headquartered in Syracuse, NY, United States.
- What is Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc trustworthy?
- Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 202873332.
- What is Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc's website?
- http://www.syracuserise.org