Rising Start Foundation Inc
The rising star offers learning and development programs for youth (ages 1225) with autism spectrum and related cognitive or neurological disabilities. These programs prepare participants for work, foster …
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The rising start foundation ran a learning center for autistic spectrum disorder students focusing on assisting the students to earn high school credits necessary to attend college or other post-secondary programs. The learning center also provided opportunities for students to learn vocationally oriented skills so that they could have more post-secondary opportunities. Individualized academic curriculum were developed which were augmented with courses, workshops, and labs from specialized studies curricula. A total of 16 students were enrolled in the academic progam. The rising start ran a functional academic studies program that focused on providing students with workplace readiness, life, and social skills training for job/ career placement and independent living. The young adult independent living program serves young adults ages 22+ …
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Mission
The rising star offers learning and development programs for youth (ages 1225) with autism spectrum and related cognitive or neurological disabilities. These programs prepare participants for work, foster independence, and promote self-sufficiency
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GiveRadar's verified records show Rising Start Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRising Start Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Palmetto Bay, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 872137251. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $446K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rising Start Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 872137251. 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.
Rising Start Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Rising Start Foundation Inc is located in Palmetto Bay, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rising Start Foundation Inc has $446K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rising Start Foundation Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $446K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rising Start Foundation 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, Rising Start Foundation 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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 rising start foundation ran a learning center for autistic spectrum disorder students focusing on assisting the students to earn high school credits necessary to attend college or other post-secondary programs. The learning center also provided opportunities for students to learn vocationally oriented skills so that they could have more post-secondary opportunities. Individualized academic curriculum were developed which were augmented with courses, workshops, and labs from specialized studies curricula. A total of 16 students were enrolled in the academic progam. The rising start ran a functional academic studies program that focused on providing students with workplace readiness, life, and social skills training for job/ career placement and independent living. The... Rising Start Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $446K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Rising Start Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rising Start Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 872137251, 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
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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RISING START FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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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.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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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 · 2021
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Rising Start Foundation Inc
- What is Rising Start Foundation Inc?
- Rising Start Foundation Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Palmetto Bay, United States. The rising start foundation ran a learning center for autistic spectrum disorder students focusing on assisting the students to earn high school credits necessary to attend college or other post-secondary programs. The learning center also provided opportunities for students to learn vocationally oriented skills so that they could have more post-secondary opportunities. Individualized academic curriculum were developed which were augmented with courses, workshops, and labs from specialized studies curricula. A total of 16 students were enrolled in the academic progam. The rising start ran a functional academic studies program that focused on providing students with workplace readiness, life, and social skills training for job/ career placement and independent living. The young adult independent living program serves young adults ages 22+ who are seeking post secondary workplace readiness, life and social skills training, and support to pursue employment options. A total of 2 students were actively enrolled in this program throughout 2023. The rising start ran an after school program aimed at providing those diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder with courses, workshops, music and art lessons. The lessons are available to those that are formally students of the rising start as well as those from the wider community that would like to supplement their day schedules with specific courses and workshops to meet their educational development needs. The program serviced 19 students between aftercare, summer program, and the specialized skills program.
- When was Rising Start Foundation Inc founded?
- Rising Start Foundation Inc was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Rising Start Foundation Inc?
- Maria Carolina Sabogal serves as Director.
- Where is Rising Start Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Palmetto Bay, FL, United States.
- What is Rising Start Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rising Start Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Rising Start Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Rising Start Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 872137251.
- What is Rising Start Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.therisingstart.org/