Rise and Remember
We exist to conserve stories of resistance to racial injustice and to curate spaces for all people to grieve, pay respect, and be a voice for justice.
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The purpose of the organization is for Cultural Heritage Preservation. Since the 2020 uprising, Caretakers built a greenhouse for the plants and delicate offerings, developed a temporary conservation room, kindly provided by the Pillsbury House & Theater and supported by the Midwest Arts Conservation Center, and continue to tend to the offerings at the intersection of 38th & Chicago laid in memory of George Floyd and other black lives lost in this community and across the nation.
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Mission
We exist to conserve stories of resistance to racial injustice and to curate spaces for all people to grieve, pay respect, and be a voice for justice.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Rise and Remember with 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 governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 76% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRise and Remember is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 853271661. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $272K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Rise and Remember's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 853271661. 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.
Rise and Remember has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Rise and Remember is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rise and Remember has $272K in annual revenue. It allocates 26% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Rise and Remember is classified as an Arts & Culture 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 $272K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Rise and Remember. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Rise and Remember 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 26% 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.
The purpose of the organization is for Cultural Heritage Preservation. Since the 2020 uprising, Caretakers built a greenhouse for the plants and delicate offerings, developed a temporary conservation room, kindly provided by the Pillsbury House & Theater and supported by the Midwest Arts Conservation Center, and continue to tend to the offerings at the intersection of 38th & Chicago laid in memory of George Floyd and other black lives lost in this community and across the nation. Rise and Remember is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 26% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $272K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Rise and Remember are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rise and Remember is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 853271661, 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
4 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.
RISE AND REMEMBER 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Rise & Remember festival honors George Floyd’s legacy - Rolling Out
Rise & Remember Festival Returns May 23-25 to Honor George Floyd’s Legacy - Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Rise & Remember hosts weekend of reflection approaching 5 years since George Floyd's death - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
The People Have Spoken: Rise & Remember Festival Marks 5 Years Since George Floyd’s Murder - Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Dakota 66 Implore You: ‘Remember Me’ - Tinnitist
"Rise & Remember Festival" to honor George Floyd's legacy on third anniversary - Axios
GEORGE FLOYD “RISE & REMEMBER” - THIRTEEN - New York Public Media
MetroFocus | GEORGE FLOYD “RISE & REMEMBER” | Season 2023 - PBS
How to "Rise & Remember" George Floyd, One Year Later - Minnesota Monthly
As temperatures rise, remember these heat safety tips - Spectrum News
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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 - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 12 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 · 2020
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Rise and Remember
- What is Rise and Remember?
- Rise and Remember is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. The purpose of the organization is for Cultural Heritage Preservation. Since the 2020 uprising, Caretakers built a greenhouse for the plants and delicate offerings, developed a temporary conservation room, kindly provided by the Pillsbury House & Theater and supported by the Midwest Arts Conservation Center, and continue to tend to the offerings at the intersection of 38th & Chicago laid in memory of George Floyd and other black lives lost in this community and across the nation.
- When was Rise and Remember founded?
- Rise and Remember was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Rise and Remember?
- Jeanelle Austin serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Rise and Remember located?
- Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
- What is Rise and Remember's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 26% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rise and Remember trustworthy?
- Rise and Remember has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Rise and Remember's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 853271661.
- What is Rise and Remember's website?
- http://www.georgefloydglobalmemorial.org