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Raise The Future

Raise The Future

Denver, CO 80222
Tax ID84-0793576

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About this organization

Revenue

$6,612,356

Expenses

$5,703,683

Website

raisethefuture.org

Mission

To connect youth waiting in foster care with the adults who become stable forces in their lives, and to support those relationships so that they last for a lifetime.

About

MEDIA-BASED RECRUITMENT SERVICES:THE ORGANIZATION IDENTIFIES AND CULTIVATES POTENTIAL ADOPTIVE FAMILIES FOR WAITING CHILDREN USING CHILD-CENTRIC RECRUITMENT METHODS AND TOOLS. RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES USED TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL FAMILIES INCLUDE: HOSTING ADOPTION NETWORKING EVENTS; PARTNERING WITH LOCAL NEWS STATIONS TO BROADCAST WEDNESDAY'S CHILD PROFILES; FEATURING REGISTERED CHILDREN IN THE CHILDREN'S GALLERY ON THE ADOPTION EXCHANGE WEBSITE; CONDUCTING MONTHLY ADOPTION ORIENTATION AND INFORMATION CLASSES; AND USING PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA TO CREATE AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF WAITING CHILDREN.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO HELP PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY UNDERSTAND THE ADOPTION PROCESS, CONNECT WITH COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES AND CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCIES TO BEGIN THE ADOPTION PROCESS, GAIN ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONALS, AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES ON SPECIFIC CHILDREN.ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR WAYS FAMILIES LEARN MORE ABOUT WAITING YOUTH IS THROUGH HEART GALLERIES. THE HEART GALLERY IS A COLLABORATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ADOPTIVE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN NEEDING HOMES IN COLORADO, MISSOURI, NEVADA, AND UTAH. THE HEART GALLERY HELPS WAITING YOUTH FIND LOVING FAMILIES AND PERMANENCY THROUGH IMAGES THAT BRING THE CHILD'S PERSONALITY AND BEAUTY INTO FOCUS.IN ADDITION, SMALL MATCHING EVENTS ARE HELD WHICH ALLOW PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES AND WAITING CHILDREN TO INTERACT IN SMALL, FACILITATED EVENTS THAT INCLUDE ACTIVITIES FUN FOR ALL. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019, 120 COLORADO, NEVADA, AND UTAH YOUTH WERE FEATURED AT MATCHING EVENTS; 29 OF THESE CHILDREN HAVE FOUND LOVING ADOPTIVE FAMILIES.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The adoption exchange believes every child deserves a family. therefore, we are the connection between children who wait in foster care and families who adopt. we provide expertise and support before, during and after the adoption process.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “We provide expertise and support for children who wait in foster care and families who adopt.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is CO, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 14232 EAST EVANS AVENUE, AURORA, CO, 80014.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 77 employees as of 2020.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $908,673.
  • The organization has 19 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1977.
  • The organization pays $4,201,295 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $729,881 in fundraising expenses.

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