named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Funds an English teacher to provide instruction at elementary, junior high/high school, and university levels at Casa Vida Nueva Para Niños.
Higher Education Funding
Provides financial support for high school, trade school, technical school, and university education for children at Casa Vida Nueva Para Niños.
Inspirational / Motivational Program
Promotes the importance of higher education to encourage children to focus on their future with a good education.
activities · 7 clusters
what they do
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Patriotic Community Engagement Events 2 activities
- Board-led outreach and organizational presentationsMembers of the RISE Board of Directors conduct presentations about the organization at churches and community locations, including Valley Presbyterian Church and Desert Hills, to raise awareness and support.
- Organizational Presentations and OutreachMembers of the RISE Board of Directors give presentations to various groups and churches to provide overviews of the organization's work and engage with the community.
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Student and Teacher Support in Underserved Schools 2 activities
- Funding and Support for EducationRISE Scholastic Achievements Inc funds high school, university, and trade school education costs for abused and abandoned children at Casa Vida Nueva para Niños in Nogales, Sonora MX, including supporting English language instruction and celebrating educational milestones like college graduation.
- Providing English language instruction at Casa Vida Nueva para NiñosFunds an English teacher who provides instruction twice weekly to children at elementary, junior high, high school, and university levels at Casa Vida Nueva para Niños in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.
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Solar Energy System Installation 2 activities
- Infrastructure DevelopmentRISE Scholastic Achievements Inc supports infrastructure improvements, such as expanding a solar system to meet electrical needs at the facility.
- Infrastructure improvement for operational sustainabilityExpanded a solar power system during the summer to double its electrical capacity, improving the sustainability and reliability of operations at the supported facility.
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Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 2 activities
- Organizing Visits and Events for ChildrenThe organization arranges and escorts groups from Green Valley, AZ, to Casa Vida Nueva para Niños in Nogales, Sonora MX, for visits and events, including annual Christmas celebrations, and has also conducted virtual events when in-person visits were not possible.
- Organizing and leading visits to Casa Vida Nueva para NiñosCoordinates and escorts groups from Green Valley, AZ to Casa Vida Nueva para Niños in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, including annual Christmas trips with up to 24 participants. Resumed in-person visits in March 2022 after a two-year pause and adapted to virtual formats when necessary, such as hosting a Zoom-based Christmas gift opening in December 2023.
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Platinum Transparency Certification Support 1 activity
- Recognition of transparency and organizational accountabilityReceived the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2025 (and previously in June of an earlier year), reflecting commitment to public accountability and operational transparency.
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On-Site Preschool Operation 1 activity
- Supporting staffing and hiring at partner facilitiesProvided support for the hiring of an English teacher at a partner home, contributing to educational capacity at the facility.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Distance Learning ProgramsRISE Scholastic Achievements Inc conducted distance learning programs at Casa Vida Nueva para Niños (CVN) during the pandemic.
- Funding education for abused and abandoned children at Casa Vida Nueva para NiñosProvides full financial support for high school, university, and trade school education for abused and abandoned children at Casa Vida Nueva para Niños in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. This includes covering all associated costs, with documented support for individual students, such as the first college graduate in May and Carolina, who completed her university education and began fulfilling her government-mandated service year as a nurse at the home.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants$36K89%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$5K11%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$15K
balance sheet
Total assets$259K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$259K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 1
- Tony Laguna — Director
relationships · 17
who they work with
- CVN Partner — Collaborative partner in delivering scholastic programs and services.
- Candid Partner — RISE Scholastic Achievements Inc earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid.
- Candid.org Partner — Listed on Candid.org, the world's largest source of information on non-profits.
- Casa Vida Nueva Para Niños Partner — RISE Scholastic Achievements Inc provides updates on projects and giving opportunities at Casa Vida Nueva Para Niños.
- Casa Vida Nueva Para Niños, A.C. (CVN) Partner — Supports the education of children living at CVN, a home for boys and girls in Nogales, Sonora Mexico.
- Casa Vida Nueva para Niños Partner — RISE funds high school and college education for abused and abandoned children at this orphanage in Nogales, Sonora MX.
- Desert Hills Partner — RISE Board of Directors presented RISE Scholastic Achievements Inc at Desert Hills.
- Desert Hills Lutheran Church Partner — The Women’s Breakfast hosted a presentation by the RISE Board of Directors in May 2025. A major supporter.
- Desert Hills Lutheran Church Foundation Funder — Desert Hills Lutheran Church Foundation provided support to RISE Scholastic Achievements Inc.
- Desert Hills Lutheran Church Foundation Partner — Nominated Reed Olson to its Board of Directors in January 2025 and invited Reed Olson to present RISE at its annual celebration breakfast in January 2024.
- Desert Hills Sewing Bee Partner — Carol Bates-Smith and Reed gave a talk to the group in November 2025 and asked them to sign Christmas cards. Made a quilt for a graduating student in December 2025. Provides monetary donations from their boutique and handmade quilts.
- New Life Church of God in Tucson Partner — Senior Pastor Francisco Jimenez and his wife attended a breakfast sponsored by Valley Presbyterian Church in February 2023.
- Spinning Web Design Partner — Kristen Spinning, RISE Webmaster, updated the website in December 2025. Attended a breakfast sponsored by Valley Presbyterian Church in February 2023.
- Valle Verde Rotary Club of Green Valley Partner — RISE Scholastic Achievements Inc Board members presented to the Valle Verde Rotary Club of Green Valley.
- Valle Verde Rotary Club of Green Valley Partner — Reed and Tony Laguna presented RISE at the club in November 2025 and collected donations for Christmas gifts. Sue Horton, President, presented Reed Olson with the "Paul Harris Fellow Award" in June 2023.
- Valley Presbyterian Church Funder — Donated $20K for a new van and $7K to extend a security wall for the Home in December 2025. Reed Olson presented an overview of RISE to their congregation in August 2025. Sponsored a breakfast to host Casa Vida Nueva para Niños in February 2023.
- Valley Presbyterian Church Partner — Reed Olson presented an overview of RISE Scholastic Achievements Inc at Valley Presbyterian Church.