Nonprofit · EIN 51-0188951
FAMILIES RISING
Also known as CHILDREN NORTH AMERICAN COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,124,000 | $7,949,108 | $174,892 | $2,002,218 | $400,521 | $1,601,697 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,683,811 | $5,462,350 | $221,461 | $1,545,672 | $118,867 | $1,426,805 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,494,960 | $2,352,312 | $142,648 | $1,505,862 | $300,518 | $1,205,344 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,900,358
- of which government grants
- $7,643,171
- Program service revenue
- $202,524
- Investment income
- $13,925
- Other revenue
- $7,193
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,605,745
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $500,058
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,058,919
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,015,407
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $55,399
- Travel
- $168,622
- Depreciation
- $54,083
- Program services (functional)
- $7,605,223
- Management and general (functional)
- $327,369
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,516
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,545,672
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,002,218
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $400,521
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,601,697
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,256
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,601,697
- Gross receipts
- $8,124,000
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIGIA CUSHMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $200,000 | $8,965 |
| RONI MCKENNA | CFO Officer | 40 | $157,666 | $13,098 |
| NATHAN ROSS | COO Officer | 40 | $114,573 | $5,756 |
| DENISE GOODMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAERAN KIM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM GRZYBOWSKI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY MURPHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONYA FAULKNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAXIMILLIAN LISEMBEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY ANN MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MERCEDES O'BRYANT-GRUZESKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAREL L SKINNER-MELENDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLYN WALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES ZAHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIGIA CUSHMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $194,853 | $8,562 |
| NATHAN ROSS | COO Officer | 40 | $173,890 | $8,143 |
| RONI MCKENNA | CFO Officer | 40 | $143,603 | $10,669 |
| KIM STEVENS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAERAN KIM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM GRZYBOWSKI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY MURPHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONYA FAULKNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAXIMILLIAN LISEMBEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY ANN MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAREL L SKINNER-MELENDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLYN WALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MERCEDES ZAHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIGIA CUSHMAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $158,300 | $7,774 |
| NATHAN ROSS | COO Officer | 40 | $112,300 | $6,974 |
| RONI MCKENNA | CFO Officer | 40 | $23,133 | $1,134 |
| DENISE GOODMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM BROWN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM GRZYBOWSKI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONYA FAULKNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT O'BRIEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAERAN KIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAXIMILLIAN LISEMBEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY ANN MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TREY RABUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAREL SKINNER-MELENDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MERCEDES ZAHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2380 WYCLIFF ST STE 200 # 11, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114-1257
- In care of
- % LINDA WEST
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LIGIA CUSHMAN, 2380 WYCLIFF STREET 200-11, ST PAUL, MN 55114
- Signed the 990
- LIGIA CUSHMAN, CEO
- Phone
- (651) 644-3036
- Website
- WWW.WEAREFAMILIESRISING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARPENTER EVERT & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, SUPPORT ADOPTIVE, FOSTER, AND KINSHIP FAMILIES, EDUCATE CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS, AND CHAMPION THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. WHETHER YOU ARE SEEKING GUIDANCE OR WORKING TO DRIVE CHANGE, WE ARE HERE TO WALK ALONGSIDE YOU IN YOUR ADOPTION, FOSTER CARE, AND KINSHIP CARE JOURNEY.WE ARE DRIVEN BY A DEEP COMMITMENT TO ENSURING EVERY CHILD IN FOSTER CARE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW UP IN A LOVING FAMILY. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF FAMILY, THE IMPORTANCE OF IDENTITY, AND THE ROLE OF SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES IN CREATING LASTING CHANGE. WE PRIORITIZE KEEPING CHILDREN CONNECTED TO THEIR FAMILIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND SUPPORT ADOPTION WHEN REUNIFICATION IS NOT AN OPTION. WE ARE EQUALLY COMMITTED TO HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP A STRONG SENSE OF CULTURAL AND PERSONAL IDENTITY, INCLUDING AFFIRMING LGBTQ CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, WHILE BUILDING COMMUNITY AND ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE O.FAMILIES RISING MINNESOTA -FAMILIES RISING MINNESOTA CONTINUED TO PROVIDE STEADY, RELATIONSHIP-BASED SUPPORT TO ADOPTIVE, FOSTER, AND KINSHIP CAREGIVERS ACROSS THE STATE IN 2025. THIS YEAR MARKED A PERIOD OF BOTH GROWTH AND STABILIZATION, AS WE STRENGTHENED OUR STAFFING STRUCTURE, EXPANDED REGIONAL REACH, AND DEEPENED THE CONSISTENCY OF OUR PROGRAMMING. WITH THE ADDITION OF TWO NEW TEAM MEMBERS SERVING NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, WE INCREASED OUR ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH FAMILIES ACROSS GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS AND RESPOND MORE DIRECTLY TO LOCAL NEEDS. THIS EXPANSION ALLOWED US TO OFFER MORE IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITIES WHILE MAINTAINING STRONG VIRTUAL ACCESS POINTS FOR CAREGIVERS STATEWIDE.THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FAMILIES RISING MINNESOTA FACILITATED A MIX OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS, INCLUDING GENERAL CAREGIVER GROUPS, KINSHIP-FOCUSED SPACES, AND TRANSRACIAL FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUPS WITH A YOUTH COMPONENT. THESE GROUPS REMAINED A CORNERSTONE OF OUR WORK, PROVIDING CAREGIVERS WITH BOTH PRACTICAL STRATEGIES AND MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS. CAREGIVERS CONSISTENTLY SHARED REFLECTIONS SUCH AS, "I AM NOT ALONE, AND "MET PEERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR CHALLENGES," REINFORCING THE IMPORTANCE OF PEER-BASED SUPPORT. PARTICIPATION REMAINED STRONG DESPITE NATURAL FLUCTUATIONS RELATED TO SEASONAL TRAVEL, SCHOOL SCHEDULES, AND FAMILY DEMANDS, DEMONSTRATING THE ONGOING NEED FOR FLEXIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING.IN-PERSON GATHERINGS AND RETREATS CONTINUED TO BE A HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR. OUR CAREGIVER RETREAT PROVIDED A SPACE FOR PARTICIPANTS TO STEP AWAY FROM DAILY DEMANDS, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND ENGAGE IN LEARNING ALONGSIDE OTHERS WHO SHARE SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. CAREGIVERS DESCRIBED THESE OPPORTUNITIES AS "A MUCH NEEDED TIME TO DECOMPRESS, LEARN, AND RELAX, AND "SPECTACULAR," EMPHASIZING THE IMPACT OF CREATING INTENTIONAL SPACE FOR BOTH CONNECTION AND REFLECTION. THESE EVENTS REINFORCED THAT BELONGING AND COMMUNITY ARE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF CAREGIVER SUPPORT.FAMILIES RISING MINNESOTA ALSO CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS TRAINING AND RESOURCE OFFERINGS. WITH INCREASED CAPACITY IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING, WE FURTHER DEVELOPED ON-DEMAND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, ALLOWING CAREGIVERS TO ACCESS CONTENT AT TIMES THAT FIT THEIR SCHEDULES. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE BEGUN ALIGNING OUR TRAINING EFFORTS WITH THE NATIONAL TRAINING MANAGER TO ENSURE CONTENT IS GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES WHILE ALSO MAINTAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR REAL-TIME CONNECTION AND DISCUSSION. THIS BALANCE ALLOWS US TO OFFER BOTH ACCESSIBLE LEARNING AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT FOR CAREGIVERS.WE ALSO COMPLETED A PROGRAM EVALUATION THIS YEAR AND ARE USING THE DATA TO GUIDE AND REFINE OUR WORK INTENTIONALLY. INSIGHTS FROM THE EVALUATION ARE INFORMING PROGRAM DESIGN, STRENGTHENING AREAS OF IMPACT, AND ENSURING OUR SERVICES CONTINUE TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF FAMILIES.IN ADDITION TO EMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, FAMILIES RISING MINNESOTA REMAINED RESPONSIVE TO FAMILIES' PRACTICAL NEEDS. THROUGH TARGETED OUTREACH AND RESOURCE SHARING, CAREGIVERS RECEIVED SUPPORT RELATED TO FINANCIAL STRAIN, BASIC NEEDS, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. FEEDBACK HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS SUPPORT, PARTICULARLY FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS AND RESPONSIBILITY.THIS YEAR ALSO MARKED MEANINGFUL PROGRESS IN COMMUNITY COLLABORATION. WE ARE ACTIVELY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE ESTABLISHED ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THREE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE MONTHLY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND KINSHIP CAREGIVERS. THESE PARTNERSHIPS ALLOW US TO REACH CAREGIVERS IN MORE CONSISTENT AND MEANINGFUL WAYS, SUPPORTING THEIR GROWTH AND STRENGTHENING THEIR CAPACITY THROUGHOUT THEIR PARENTING JOURNEY.THIS YEAR INCLUDED PERIODS OF TRANSITION AND CHALLENGE. STAFFING CHANGES AND A TEMPORARY FUNDING DELAY REQUIRED THE TEAM TO OPERATE WITH FLEXIBILITY WHILE MAINTAINING CORE SERVICES. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO SHARE THAT OUR FUNDING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS, PROVIDING CONTINUED STABILITY AS WE STRENGTHEN PROGRAMMING, DEEPEN PARTNERSHIPS, AND ALIGN OUR WORK FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. DESPITE EARLIER CHALLENGES, PROGRAMMING CONTINUED, AND STAFF REMAINED COMMITTED TO ENSURING CAREGIVERS HAD ACCESS TO CONSISTENT SUPPORT. THE RETURN TO A FULLY STAFFED TEAM POSITIONS FAMILIES RISING MINNESOTA FOR CONTINUED GROWTH AND STABILITY AS WE MOVE FORWARD.ACROSS ALL PROGRAMMING AREAS, CAREGIVER FEEDBACK REFLECTED STRONG TRUST IN FAMILIES RISING MINNESOTA STAFF AND SERVICES. CAREGIVERS APPRECIATED HAVING A CONSISTENT, NONJUDGMENTAL SPACE FOR SUPPORT, AS WELL AS CLARITY ON WHOM TO CONTACT FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS. THIS TRUST IS FOUNDATIONAL TO OUR WORK AND CONTINUES TO GUIDE HOW WE DESIGN AND DELIVER SERVICES.FAMILIES RISING MINNESOTA REMAINS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES THROUGH CONNECTION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. IN 2025, WE STRENGTHENED OUR INFRASTRUCTURE, EXPANDED OUR REACH, AND DEEPENED OUR IMPACT. AS WE MOVE FORWARD, WE WILL CONTINUE BUILDING ON THIS FOUNDATION TO ENSURE CAREGIVERS ACROSS MINNESOTA HAVE ACCESS TO THE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND RELATIONSHIPS THEY NEED.Expenses $831,801
- SEE SCHEDULE O.CENTER FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP -IN 2025, THE CENTER FOR WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE & LEADERSHIP (CWEL), OPERATED BY FAMILIES RISING, ADVANCED A COMPREHENSIVE, MULTI-STATE APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE NATIONAL CHILD WELFARE WORKFORCE CRISIS THROUGH STRATEGIES FOCUSED ON RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND WORKFORCE WELL-BEING. KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDED THE CLINICAL BRIDGE, WHICH DEVELOPED PATHWAYS TO CLINICAL LICENSURE AND PRODUCED TOOLS, WORKGROUPS, AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORKS TO STRENGTHEN RETENTION; AND COACHUP, WHICH DELIVERED STRUCTURED COACHING AND SUPERVISION SUPPORT TO AGENCY LEADERS, RESULTING IN HIGH SATISFACTION AND REPORTED IMPROVEMENTS IN SUPERVISORY SKILLS, STAFF ENGAGEMENT, AND RETENTION PRACTICES. CWEL ALSO IMPLEMENTED RISEUP, A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE PROJECTS, AND LAUNCHED THE CULTURE KEEPERS FELLOWSHIP, SUCCESSFULLY RECRUITING AND PREPARING A COHORT OF TRIBAL CHILD WELFARE LEADERS. ACROSS ALL STRATEGIES, CWEL EMPHASIZED CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, EVIDENCE-INFORMED APPROACHES AND STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATE AGENCIES, TRIBAL NATIONS, AND NATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS.ADDITIONALLY, CWEL SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED THE CHILD WELFARE WORKFORCE PIPELINE THROUGH ITS EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS STRATEGY, AWARDING STIPENDS TO OVER 100 SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES AND STRENGTHENING AGENCYUNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING OF FUTURE PROFESSIONALS. THE COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE COALITION ENSURED THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE INFORMED PROGRAM DESIGN, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, WHILE A NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN AND TARGETED SITE SUPPORT ENHANCED RECRUITMENT MESSAGING AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF CHILD WELFARE CAREERS. CWEL ALSO ESTABLISHED A ROBUST EVALUATION FRAMEWORK, INCLUDING LOGIC MODELS AND OUTCOME MEASURES ACROSS ALL STRATEGIES, TO GUIDE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND SCALABILITY. HOWEVER, DUE TO NEW FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION PRIORITIES ANNOUNCED ON DECEMBER 8, 2025, CWEL'S FUNDING WAS DISCONTINUED, RESULTING IN STAFF LAYOFFS AND THE CESSATION OF ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. THE ONLY REMAINING ACTIVITY COMPLETED WAS THE RISEUP FELLOWS GRADUATION IN NEW JERSEY, WHICH TOOK PLACE IN JANUARY 2026.Expenses $6,323,955 · grants $3,605,745
- SEE SCHEDULE O.PUBLIC EDUCATION TRAINING AND CONFERENCE -IN 2025, FAMILIES RISING CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND ITS NATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM, DELIVERING APPROXIMATELY 28 TRAINING AND COACHING ENGAGEMENTS ACROSS A DIVERSE RANGE OF PARTNERS, INCLUDING STATE AGENCIES, UNIVERSITIES, AND CHILD WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS. THESE ENGAGEMENTS INCLUDED BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON FORMATS, AS WELL AS MULTI-SESSION COACHING AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS, REFLECTING SUSTAINED DEMAND FOR OUR EXPERTISE IN CAREGIVER SUPPORT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND CHILD WELFARE PRACTICE.IN ADDITION TO EARNED REVENUE, FAMILIES RISING SECURED A $41,625 GRANT FROM THE O'SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION, WHICH PROVIDED CRITICAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND TRAINING CAPACITY. THIS FUNDING CONTRIBUTED TO KEY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AND POSITIONED THE ORGANIZATION FOR FUTURE GROWTH.A SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2025 WAS THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS), MARKING A STRATEGIC SHIFT TOWARD SCALABLE, TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED TRAINING DELIVERY. THIS INVESTMENT ENHANCES THE ORGANIZATION'S ABILITY TO OFFER ON-DEMAND LEARNING, EXPAND ITS NATIONAL REACH, AND BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND DIVERSIFIED TRAINING MODEL.IN FEBRUARY 2025, THE COACHUP PODCAST ACHIEVED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE WITH ITS OFFICIAL LAUNCH, EXPANDING FAMILIES RISING'S APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INTO THE PODCAST SPACE. INTRODUCED AS A NEW PLATFORM TO SUPPORT CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS, THE PODCAST QUICKLY ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A LEADERSHIP RESOURCE BY FEATURING HIGH-LEVEL GUESTS INCLUDING FEDERAL LEADERS, NATIONAL ADVOCATES, AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXECUTIVES, HELPING TO ELEVATE COACHING AS A CRITICAL STRATEGY FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SYSTEMS CHANGE. IN JULY 2025, THE ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCED A LEADERSHIP TRANSITION WITH THE RESIGNATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF TRAINING, FOLLOWED BY THE SUCCESSFUL ONBOARDING OF A NEW NATIONAL TRAINING MANAGER TO LEAD AND STRENGTHEN THE TRAINING PROGRAM MOVING FORWARD.OVERALL, 2025 REPRESENTS A FOUNDATIONAL YEAR FOR FAMILIES RISING'S TRAINING DEPARTMENT, CHARACTERIZED BY STRONG PROGRAM DELIVERY, STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE, AND MEANINGFUL PROGRESS TOWARD LONG-TERM GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY.CONFERENCE THE FAMILIES RISING ANNUAL CONFERENCE, HELD IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA IN OCTOBER 2025, SERVED 367 ADOPTIVE, FOSTER, AND KINSHIP PARENTS, CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS, AND OTHERS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING PERMANENCE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. PARTICIPANTS WERE ABLE TO CHOOSE FROM 48 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOCUSED ON EFFECTIVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES, SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER CHALLENGES, RECRUITING, PREPARING, AND SUPPORTING FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND KINSHIP FAMILIES, AND RELATED TOPICS.Expenses $340,931 · revenue $202,524
- PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY - THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR STATE ADVOCATES PURSUING LEGISLATION TO GRANT ADOPTEES ACCESS TO THEIR ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES. AS A COMMITTED PARTNER IN VOICE FOR ADOPTIONA COALITION OF NATIONAL ADOPTION ORGANIZATIONSFAMILIES RISING CONTINUES TO EDUCATE AND LOBBY CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS ON CRITICAL PERMANENCY ISSUES AFFECTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH. IN MINNESOTA SPECIFICALLY, THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATED FOR ENHANCED SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR CHILDREN WHO ACHIEVE PERMANENCY BEFORE THEIR 6TH BIRTHDAY. WE WERE INVOLVED WITH EFFORTS WITH OTHER ADVOCATES TO BROADEN THE REACH OF THE FEDERAL ADOPTION TAX CREDIT. WE HELPED THE NATIONAL INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ASSOCIATION IN EXPLAINING THE UNIQUE AND DIFFERENT WAYS THAT TRIBAL NATIONS WILL DETERMINE SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THE CHILDREN THEY ARE PLACING FOR ADOPTION. WE WORKED WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ADOPTION TAX CREDIT WORKING GROUP TO HELP ENSURE THAT THE NEW PARTIAL REFUNDABILITY OF $5,000 PER CHILD WILL APPLY TO ADOPTIONS FINALIZED BETWEEN 2020-2024. WE PARTICIPATED IN FREQUENT CALLS WITH A BROAD COALITION OF NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WATCHING FOR DIRECT IMPACTS TO CHILD WELFARE FUNDING. THANKFULLY THE DIRECT FUNDING WASN'T TARGETED. HOWEVER, WE ARE WARY THAT COST SHIFTING TO OTHER PROGRAMS WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO STATES LOOKING AT CHILD WELFARE AS BUDGETS GET TIGHTER OVER ALL.ADOPTION SUBSIDY RESOURCE CENTER -IN 2025, FAMILIES RISING PROVIDED ADOPTION ASSISTANCE AND TAX CREDIT INFORMATION TO OVER 800 PEOPLE AND CONDUCTED 15 TRAINING SESSIONS WITH 435 ATTENDEES, WITH MORE THAN 630 ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUALS ACCESSING RECORDED WEBINARS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE CASE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TO PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. WE CONTINUED TO ADVOCATE FOR FULL FOSTER CARE RATE IN MINNESOTA FOR CHILDREN WHO OBTAIN PERMANENCY BEFORE THEIR 6TH BIRTHDAY.Expenses $108,536
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0188951
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,002,218
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,124,000
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $8,124,000 | $7,949,108 | $2,002,218 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,683,811 | $5,462,350 | $1,545,672 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,494,960 | $2,352,312 | $1,505,862 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,170,596 | $1,975,778 | $1,310,464 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0188951).
Questions about FAMILIES RISING
- What is the EIN of FAMILIES RISING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILIES RISING is 51-0188951.
- Is FAMILIES RISING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to FAMILIES RISING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAMILIES RISING file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FAMILIES RISING due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FAMILIES RISING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FAMILIES RISING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LIGIA CUSHMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAMILIES RISING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $200,000 (LIGIA CUSHMAN, CEO).
- How much revenue does FAMILIES RISING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,124,000, expenses of $7,949,108 and total assets of $2,002,218 at year end.
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