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Rise Memphis Inc

The organization's mission is to empower people to become self sufficient by building and sustaining human and financial assets.

Human Services Memphis, TN EIN: 311712061 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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81
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
81/100 · methodology

About Rise Memphis Inc

The mission of RISE is to help people become self-sufficient by building and sustaining human and financial assets.

Founded
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

The organization's mission is to empower people to become self sufficient by building and sustaining human and financial assets.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 54%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.99%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 81
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.2% of total expenses ($130,197 of $983,115).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.54
Program$0.54

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Rise Memphis Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 95% of the 322,679 human services 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Rise Memphis Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Memphis, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 311712061. 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 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Rise Memphis Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311712061. 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 Memphis Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Rise Memphis Inc is located in Memphis, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rise Memphis Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 54% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rise Memphis Inc is classified as a Human Services 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Rise Memphis Inc. 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 Memphis 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 54% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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 mission of RISE is to help people become self-sufficient by building and sustaining human and financial assets. Rise Memphis Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 54% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Rise Memphis Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rise Memphis Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311712061, 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
$1M-$10M
54% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
13

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MA
Malcom R••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Trustee’s office, Rise Memphis help clear $8M in debt for Shelby County residents - Action News 5
Mar 2026
www.actionnews5.com
Trustee’s office, Rise Memphis help clear $8M in debt for Shelby County residents - Action News 5
Mar 2026
www.actionnews5.com
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
RISE offers free computer training classes for seniors | Community - FOX13 Memphis
Mar 2024
www.fox13memphis.com
RISE Memphis to host two free computer training classes for older adults - localmemphis.com
Mar 2024
www.localmemphis.com
Respiratory illnesses on the rise in Memphis & Shelby County; how you can stay safe - localmemphis.com
Jan 2024
www.localmemphis.com
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Report: Blocked Railway Crossings "Dangerous" and On the Rise - Memphis Flyer
Dec 2023
www.memphisflyer.com
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Desmond Bane’s meteoric rise is a game-changer for Memphis Grizzlies - Hoops Habit
Nov 2022
hoopshabit.com
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
As thefts of guns from cars rise, Memphis leaders urge owners to secure firearms - The Commercial Appeal
Apr 2017
www.commercialappeal.com
Robbery-related homicides are on the rise in Memphis - The Commercial Appeal
Jan 2017
www.commercialappeal.com
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2016
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 this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 56 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rise Memphis Inc

What is Rise Memphis Inc?
Rise Memphis Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Memphis, United States. The mission of RISE is to help people become self-sufficient by building and sustaining human and financial assets.
When was Rise Memphis Inc founded?
Rise Memphis Inc was founded in 1999.
Who leads Rise Memphis Inc?
Malcom Rawls serves as Executive Director.
Where is Rise Memphis Inc located?
Headquartered in Memphis, TN, United States.
What is Rise Memphis Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 54% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rise Memphis Inc trustworthy?
Rise Memphis Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Memphis Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 311712061.
What is Rise Memphis Inc's website?
http://www.risememphis.org