Public Charity

FAMILIES RISING

FAMILIES RISING is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in ST PAUL, MN. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $8.1M, expenses of $7.9M, total assets of $2.0M. Imperigo tracks 11 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $661K.

EIN: 510188951 ST PAUL, MN Residential Care & Adult Day Programs NTEE: P70 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$8.1M
Total Expenses$7.9M
Total Assets$2.0M
Grant Records11
Funding Total$661K
Filing Years2021–2025

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.

Officers & Directors

SECRETARY Cathy Murphy
DIRECTOR David Simmons
PRESIDENT Denise Goodman
VICE PRESIDENT Jaeran Kim
DIRECTOR Jarel L Skinner-Melendez
VICE PRESIDENT Kim Grzybowski

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Top Grant Purposes

GENERAL GRANT
$633,000 7 grants
DISCRETIONARY GRANT
$10,000 1 grant
Human Services
$10,000 1 grant
2016 CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
$8,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $8.1M $7.9M $2.0M
2024 $5.7M $5.5M $1.5M
2023 $2.5M $2.4M $1.5M
2022 $2.2M $2.0M $1.3M
2021 $1.9M $1.6M $1.2M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.9M to $8.1M (+329%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.0M.

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