Mission
EVERY YOUNG PERSON IS CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE STRONG, STABLE, AND CARING ADULT WHO MEETS THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS.
Public Charity
RAISE THE FUTURE
Based in DENVER, CO, RAISE THE FUTURE operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $11.6M in revenue, $11.6M in expenses, $6.7M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 102 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $16.2M.
EIN: 840793576
DENVER, CO
Adoption
NTEE: P31
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$11.6M
Total Expenses$11.6M
Total Assets$6.7M
Grant Records102
Funding Total$16.2M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Raise the Future
How Raise the Future divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$76
Programs
the work itself
$14
Management
running the organization
$10
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $76 for programs
$35
Family preparation and support:Raise the Future provides ongoing, hands-on support to families throughout their adoption journey, starting before the adoption process begins
$30
Intensive recruitment services:Raise the Future's intensive recruitment program builds positive, healthy relationships with youth, empowering them and enhancing their ability to connect with potential families
$7
National partnerships and technical assistanceraise the future partners with the national center for diligent recruitment and the national center for enhanced post adoption to strengthen adoption systems nationwide
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
TRAUMA-HEALING SUPPO
$381,545
CHARITABLE
$80,077
$50,000
CHARITABLE
$10,000
WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS GRANTS
$2,060,348
Showing up to 5 of 102 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Andre Wade
CEO (END 3/2026)
Ann Ayers
DIRECTOR
Arcelia Barajas
DIRECTOR
Brad Mcnealy
DIRECTOR
Brian Comerford
FORMER CHAIR
Brian Knudsen
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11.6M | $11.6M | $6.7M |
| 2024 | $10.7M | $10.7M | $6.7M |
| 2023 | $9.7M | $9.7M | $5.7M |
| 2022 | $8.3M | $8.3M | $4.5M |
| 2021 | $8.7M | $8.3M | $4.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $8.7M to $11.6M (+34%), with total assets most recently reported at $6.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.