Nonprofit · EIN 88-3300694
WAY TO RISE
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,810,680 | $18,876,533 | -$5,065,853 | $8,076,329 | $1,399,735 | $6,676,594 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $23,023,139 | $14,624,291 | $8,398,848 | $11,809,947 | $67,500 | $11,742,447 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,804,180
- Program service revenue
- $6,500
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,703,667
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,500
- Travel
- $24,440
- Program services (functional)
- $17,241,960
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,634,573
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,809,947
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,076,329
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,399,735
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,676,594
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,780,650
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,895,944
- Gross receipts
- $13,810,680
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIMI MARZIANI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA FINK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANU KHOSLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON BERKENFELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENNIS QUIRIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EBONI SPEIGHT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIMI MARZIANI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EBONI SPEIGHT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA FINK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANU KHOSLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON BERKENFELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENNIS QUIRIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1825 K ST NW STE 315, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-1286
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EBONI SPEIGHT, 1825 K STREET NW STE 315, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- EBONI SPEIGHT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTREASURER
- Return prepared by
- Alta CPA Group
Mission
WAY TO RISE CENTERS COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY INJUSTICE, FUNDING SUSTAINED NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LED BY BOTH STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND NATIONAL GROUPS THAT SUPPORT STATE-BASED PARTNERS
Program accomplishments
- WAY TO RISE WORKS WITH OUR FUNDERS TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE DATA-INFORMED FUNDING STRATEGIES THAT LEAD TO BREAKTHROUGHS IN BUILDING A VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY. WAY TO RISE IS UNRIVALED IN THE DEMOCRACY LANDSCAPE FOR OUR DEEP COLLABORATION WITH FRONTLINE ORGANIZATIONS, OUR ABILITY TO HARNESS BEST IN CLASS DATA, AND OUR IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE IN DEVELOPING NARRATIVE THAT ENVISIONS WHAT A MULTIRACIAL DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE. SINCE 2018, WE HAVE CO-CREATED SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY-CENTERED CAMPAIGNS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE DEMOCRACY. THESE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, ADDED TO OUR FOUNDERS AND TEAMS LEADERSHIP AND TRACK RECORD IN MOVEMENT SPACES, HAVE ALLOWED US TO CREATE A POWERBUILDING FRAMEWORK TO GUIDE OUR FUNDING. OUR WORK IS TRATEGICALLY FOCUSED ON THE SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST, TWO REGIONS THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN OVERLOOKED FOR LONG TERM POWER BUILDING FUNDING.Expenses $17,241,960 · grants $10,703,667 · revenue $6,500
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 | Not 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
- 88-3300694
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,076,329
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,810,680
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $13,810,680 | $18,876,533 | $8,076,329 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $23,023,139 | $14,624,291 | $11,809,947 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,343,599 | $0 | $8,992,452 | 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 88-3300694).
Questions about WAY TO RISE
- What is the EIN of WAY TO RISE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WAY TO RISE is 88-3300694.
- Is WAY TO RISE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to WAY TO RISE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WAY TO RISE 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 WAY TO RISE 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 WAY TO RISE 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 WAY TO RISE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EBONI SPEIGHT.
- Who are the officers and directors of WAY TO RISE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WAY TO RISE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $13,810,680, expenses of $18,876,533 and total assets of $8,076,329 at year end.
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