Northend Rise Inc
Northend r.I.s.e., inc. Is a resident-led non-profit, working to break the cycle of inter-generational poverty in the northend of west palm beach, Florida. R.I.s.e. Follows the purpose-built communities model for creating neighborhood revitalization and racial equity in forgotten neighborhoods across the united states. Our community quarterback approach engages residents, identifies their strengths and needs and connects residents with housing, educational/employment and community wellness services that improve their quality of life. We also rally residents to challenge and improve these same systems and help build a great neighborhood that benefits all.
Northend Rise Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,257,913
- +384.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,576,839
- +285.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $423
- -84.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $554,139
- +55.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Northend Rise Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PBC School District West Palm Beach, FL | Program Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,257,913 | $1,576,839 | $554,139 | — | — | $423 |
| 2024 | $259,536 | $409,087 | $355,908 | — | — | $2,686 |
| 2023 | $152,980 | $327,715 | $452,356 | — | — | $2,868 |
| 2022 | $354,215 | $430,060 | $465,088 | $25,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $301,953 | $574,338 | $405,352 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $215,781 | $217,657 | $217,770 | — | — | — |
About Northend Rise Inc
Based on IRS filings
Northend Rise Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Riviera Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $423.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northend Rise Inc is led by Upendo Shabazz, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Upendo Shabazz
Chief Executive Officer
Interim Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$190K (2024) → $205K (2025)
Ava L. Parker
Board Chair
Secretary → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Vidueira
Board Treasurer
Chairman → Board Vice Chair, 2023
Board Vice Chair → Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Smith-Barnes
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Barbar
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ardis Jackson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cortney Lowery
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Albertiss
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edrick Barnes
Board Secretary
Director → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Powell
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Jacobs
Board Vice Chair
Director → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Chau
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aruna Gilbert
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Solomon Esq.
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Bourne
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Chesser
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Arthur J. Menor (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Fontaine Timmer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Craig Glover (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Graig Golver (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $205K, to Upendo Shabazz (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Northend Rise Inc
How large is Northend Rise Inc?
Northend Rise Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Northend Rise Inc?
Northend Rise Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Riviera Beach, FL. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Northend Rise Inc operate?
Northend Rise Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Northend Rise Inc's EIN?
Northend Rise Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2779001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
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