# Rising Stars Inc

Basketball nonprofit in Freeport, New York 11520. EIN 11-3309547. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/113309547-rising-stars-inc

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Rising stars mission is to promote education and reinforce values. We use the power of teams as a conduit to teach life skills and provide academic and athletic support to the children in our community.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/113309547/202542739349300904/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Basketball (IRS activity code N62)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1996
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $2,217,408 | $2,227,838 | $1,181,913 | $1,176,217 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/113309547/202542739349300904/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $1,844,219 (83%), management $315,512 (14%), fundraising $68,107 (3%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $851,929, program fees $747,126, investment income $41,213.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 2 amateur sports nonprofits in Freeport.
- Revenue $2,217,408 is in the top 10% of 498 amateur sports nonprofits in New York; median $154,353.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Nassau County, New York: about 295,441 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 179 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 0.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Freeport: 9 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/freeport
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Rising Stars Inc's EIN?**

Rising Stars Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3309547. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Rising Stars Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Rising Stars Inc in Freeport, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1996. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Rising Stars Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Rising Stars Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Rising Stars Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Rising stars mission is to promote education and reinforce values. We use the power of teams as a conduit to teach life skills and provide academic and athletic support to the children in our community." The IRS classifies it as: Basketball.

**How much money does Rising Stars Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Rising Stars Inc reported total revenue of $2,217,408 and total expenses of $2,227,838 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.