Nonprofit · EIN 46-0483435
FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC
Also known as THE RISE SCHOOL OF DENVER
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80222
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,789,962 | $1,531,194 | $258,768 | $3,172,811 | $894,939 | $2,277,872 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,427,163 | $1,434,565 | -$7,402 | $2,957,674 | $938,570 | $2,019,104 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,378,205 | $1,386,090 | -$7,885 | $2,999,611 | $973,105 | $2,026,506 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $732,033
- Program service revenue
- $1,050,284
- Investment income
- $7,538
- Other revenue
- $107
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,552
- Other salaries and wages
- $947,177
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,189,909
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $40,520
- Occupancy
- $28,497
- Depreciation
- $49,930
- Program services (functional)
- $1,290,698
- Management and general (functional)
- $120,333
- Fundraising (functional)
- $120,163
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,957,674
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,172,811
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $894,939
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,277,872
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,898,345
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,256,979
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $20,893
- Gross receipts
- $1,789,962
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN GALLAGHER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $95,552 |
| SHYANNE CHING | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICK RECKMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN BIRD | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLEY SUDDERTH | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN DENOVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAYNE STODDART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLYN WEBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN GALLAGHER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $92,700 |
| SHYANNE CHING | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NICK RECKMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARLIE SISSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN BIRD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLEY SUDDERTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN DENOVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAYNE STODDART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLYN WEBB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN GALLAGHER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $78,683 |
| JACLYN JOSEPH | FMR. EXEC. DIR. Officer | 40 | $28,747 |
| SHYANNE CHING | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NICK RECKMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARLIE SISSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN BIRD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALISSA RAUSCH | PREV. PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4949 E EASTMAN AVE, DENVER, CO 80222-7309
- In care of
- % MEGHAN KLASSEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MEGAN GALLAGHER, 4901 EAST EASTMAN AVENUE, DENVER, CO 80222
- Signed the 990
- MEGAN GALLAGHER, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (303) 756-7473
- Website
- WWW.RISEDENVER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Olson Reyes & Sauerwein LLC
Mission
The purpose of the Rise School of Denver is to provide the highest quality inclusive early childhood education and therapy for children with and without developmental disabilities. We do this by providing exemplary school- and clinic-based services for all children and their families.
Program accomplishments
- INCLUSIVE SCHOOL & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSThe School provides high-quality, evidence-based early childhood education and care for up to 50 families annually, serving children with and without disabilities ages 12 months through Pre-K. Inclusive classrooms are staffed by master's-level lead teachers and a transdisciplinary therapy team including speech, occupational, physical, music therapists, and a behavior analyst, with approximately 3040% of students having disabilities or developmental delays. Every child receives individualized screening, assessment, and goal-setting to promote full inclusion and development. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.Expenses $943,583 · revenue $735,814
- RISE THERPAPY CENTERLaunched in 2022 on the Rise School campus, the Rise Therapy Center provides child- and family-centered, research-based therapy services to families both within and outside the school community. RTC offers speech, occupational, and music therapy as well as inclusive community group opportunities for children with and without disabilities. Demand for services continues to grow as the RTC fills a critical gap for families in need of accessible, inclusive therapeutic care.Expenses $347,115 · revenue $314,470
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
- 46-0483435
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,172,811
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,789,962
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,789,962 | $1,531,194 | $3,172,811 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,427,163 | $1,434,565 | $2,957,674 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,378,205 | $1,386,090 | $2,999,611 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,424,040 | $1,364,521 | $3,039,794 | 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 46-0483435).
Questions about FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC is 46-0483435.
- Is FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC 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 FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC 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 FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC 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 FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MEGAN GALLAGHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,552 (MEGAN GALLAGHER, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF COLORADO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,789,962, expenses of $1,531,194 and total assets of $3,172,811 at year end.
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