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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1218118

RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT

Also known as RISE

Tax-exempt · FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

Financials

$641K$571K2023$875K$858K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$874,842$858,395$16,447$90,506$19,512$70,994
December 31, 2023990$641,125$571,489$69,636$76,682$9,817$66,865
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$873,528
of which government grants
$740,731
Program service revenue
$1,314
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$319,696
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$370,433
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$43,347
Program services (functional)
$643,797
Management and general (functional)
$128,758
Fundraising (functional)
$85,840

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$76,682
Total assets, end of year
$90,506
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,512
Net assets, end of year
$70,994
Net assets without donor restrictions
$70,994
Gross receipts
$874,842
Employees
16
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
WA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lynniah GraysonExecutive Director and Board Chair
Trustee or director
40$105,000
Cynthia DunnInterim Presdient
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Chalon ErvinInterim Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sharon ParkerBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Hakim StovallBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Angela M DavisBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Raquel BoltonBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Ben OwensBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lynniah GraysonExecutive Director and Board Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
40$89,208
Cinnamon DavisTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Amber HowieSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Angela McQueenBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
31811 PACIFIC HWY S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003-5646
In care of
% LYNNIAH GRAYSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
31811 pacific highway south, federal way WA 98003
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LYNNIAH GRAYSON, 31811 Pacific Hwy S Ste B PMB 425, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Lynniah Grayson, 31811 pacific highway south, federal way WA 98003
Signed the 990
lynniah grayson, Executive Director
Phone
(206) 257-6901

Mission

Resilient In Sustaining Empowerment (RISE) provides tools to assist in trauma recovery, healing-centered engagement, positive identity, professional development, and grief support for families impacted by gun violence.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • In 2024, RISE continued advancing its mission to support families impacted by gun violence through trauma-informed, evidence-based programming. RISE provided its 8-week Family Healing Cohort to surviving caregivers and children, offering grief support, therapeutic practices, and practical stabilization services. The organization served approximately 120 individuals this year, contributing to more than 1,440 individuals served since inception. RISE also expanded its national presence, serving as a host site for the largest national conference on gun violence, participating in White House discussions, and graduating from the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy. Additionally, RISE strengthened its organizational infrastructure, prioritizing staff wellness, refining staffing strategies, and developing a strategic roadmap for 2025 focused on sustainability, expanded programming, and long-term community impact.
    Expenses $643,797

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-1218118
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$90,506
Income (IRS master file)
$874,842

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$874,842$858,395$90,506XML
990December 2023$641,125$571,489$76,682XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Lynniah Grayson
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 85-1218118).

Questions about RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT

What is the EIN of RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT is 85-1218118.
Is RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT 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 RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LYNNIAH GRAYSON.
Who are the officers and directors of RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,000 (Lynniah Grayson, Executive Director and Board Chair).
How much revenue does RESILIENT IN SUSTAINING EMPOWERMENT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $874,842, expenses of $858,395 and total assets of $90,506 at year end.

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