irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $5.44MEARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
- #2 $22KMENTAL THERAPIES
named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Developmental Disability Services
Offers quality services and programs for individuals and families affected by developmental disabilities across multiple states including Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Missouri, Oregon, and Utah
Foster Care Support Services
Provides support to foster families and children in Arizona through direct services and family support programs
Foster Care Tax Credit Donation Program
Enables Arizona taxpayers to donate to RISE and receive a dollar-for-dollar reduction on their state income tax, supporting foster children through charitable giving.
activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 3
- Expansion of operations across multiple states Comprehensive Family Support ServicesEstablished organizational operations in Arizona (1991), Oregon (1997), Idaho (2019), and Missouri (2024), forming the foundation for service delivery in those regions.
- Provision of services to children, adults, and families across six states Comprehensive Family Support ServicesDelivers services to children, adults, and families in Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Missouri, Oregon, and Utah, representing the current geographic scope of operations.
- State operations expansion Comprehensive Family Support ServicesEstablished and maintains operational presence in multiple states, including Arizona (1991), Oregon (1997), Idaho (2019), and Missouri (2024), to deliver services to children, adults, and families.
capacity building · 2
- Administration of Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit donation processing Arizona Tax Credit Donation ProgramProcesses qualifying donations to support foster care initiatives, enabling single filers to claim up to $618 and joint filers up to $1,234 for the 2025 tax year; donations must be received by April 15 to qualify for the prior year’s credit.
- Facilitation of foster care tax credit donations Arizona Tax Credit Donation ProgramEnables donors to contribute to the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit, accepting qualifying donations up to $618 for single filers and $1,234 for joint filers for the 2025 tax year, with processing for donations made by April 15 to qualify for the prior year’s credit.
strategies · 10
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Foster Care Support via Relationship Building foster_care_support_model unique to this orgWe support children in foster care by funding relationships with caring adults through tax credit donations.
- Foster care support through relational engagement foster_care_support_model unique to this orgSupports children in foster care by funding relationships with caring adults, using tax credit donations to enable sustained, meaningful connections.
- Person-Centered Opportunity Creation person-centered opportunity creation unique to this orgWe create opportunities in partnership with individuals we serve, ensuring their active involvement in shaping the support they receive.
- Person-centered opportunity creation person-centered opportunity creation unique to this orgCreates opportunities in collaboration with individuals served, ensuring that programs are co-developed and responsive to personal needs and goals.
- Tax Credit Fundraising Strategy tax_credit_fundraising_model unique to this orgWe leverage Arizona’s dollar-for-dollar state tax credit incentive to increase charitable giving for foster care services.
- Tax credit fundraising mechanism tax_credit_fundraising_model unique to this orgLeverages Arizona’s dollar-for-dollar state tax credit incentive to increase charitable contributions, specifically directed toward foster care services.
- Values-Driven Service Delivery values-driven service model unique to this orgOur programs are guided by core values of safety, equality, choice, and selfless service, which shape how we design and deliver support.
- Values-driven service model values-driven service model unique to this orgGuides program delivery through core values of safety, equality, choice, and selfless service, ensuring consistent and ethical support.
- Whole-Person Support Model whole-person support unique to this orgWe address all dimensions of an individual’s well-being—emotional, physical, social, and spiritual—through integrated and comprehensive services.
- Whole-person support model whole-person support unique to this orgAdopts a holistic approach to support individuals across all dimensions of well-being, integrating physical, emotional, and social needs into service delivery.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
the money
revenue
Total revenue$100.00M
Contributions & grants$1.71M2%
Program service revenue$80.75M81%
Investment income$15.77M16%
Other revenue$1.76M
expenses
Total expenses$84.15M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$56.40M
Grants paid out$120K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$71.38M
Cash$28.22M
Investments$6.10M
Liabilities$28.57M
Net assets$42.81M
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA AUER | CEO & BOARD MEM | 40 | $678K |
| GERALD NEBEKER | PRES& BOARD MEM | 40 | $602K |
| WILLIAM MALKOVICH | COO | 40 | $436K |
| ARCHIE FITZGERALD | CFO | 40 | $383K |
| SALLY RUSTAD | VP HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $201K |
| KIRSTEN WALKER | VP ORG DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $184K |
| MANUEL SALAZAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $183K |
| KRISTIN M MANCUSO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $167K |
| LISA BREITENSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $166K |
| STEVEN HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $6K |
board members · 4
- CLINT PETERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBRA BOWMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LYNN BOWERS — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL DICOSMO JR — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — RISE is recognized by the Arizona Department of Revenue as a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization (QFCO) with code 11060.
- The Web Guys Partner — Provides web design and digital marketing services for RISE Services, Inc.