Revive In Action Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

The StartSmart program exists to empower underserved populations, particularly refugees, asylees, immigrants, and low-income individuals, by providing workforce development, entrepreneurial training, and pathways to economic mobility. Through targeted pre-apprenticeship programs, business incubation, and career readiness services, StartSmart equips participants with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to achieve stable employment, launch sustainable businesses, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. The program directly furthers our nonprofit mission to foster economic empowerment, educational advancement, and community revitalization. The EmpowerHer program is critically important as it addresses the urgent needs of refugee and asylee women and girls in Massachusetts, a state that has welcomed over 20,000 refugees and asylees in 2024 alone. These individuals face significant barriers, including economic instability, limited educational opportunities, and inadequate access to healthcare, all of which impede their ability to integrate and thrive in their new communities. EmpowerHer directly supports Revive In Actions mission by providing transformative experiences that empower these marginalized populations. Through targeted workshops on economic empowerment, education, and health, the program equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to overcome these challenges. Additionally, mentorship and community engagement activities foster social inclusion, helping participants build supportive networks and access local resources. The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program at Revive In Action exists to empower refugees, asylees, and immigrants by equipping them with essential English language skills needed for daily living, employment, and community engagement. Through accessible, culturally responsive instruction, the program helps participants overcome language barriers, expand their opportunities, and integrate more fully into society. This program directly supports our mission to promote educational excellence, economic empowerment, and community revitalization among underserved populations. The Cultural Classes program at Revive In Action is designed to preserve heritage, promote cross-cultural understanding, and foster a sense of belonging among refugees, asylees, immigrants, and the broader community. Through classes in art, music, dance, history, and cultural traditions, we empower individuals to honor their roots while building bridges across diverse backgrounds. This initiative furthers our mission by strengthening community connections, celebrating diversity, and cultivating an inclusive environment where all cultures are valued and respected. Other services such as housing search, giveaway packages etc.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 99%; rating input score 99
• Program expense ratio: 100%; rating input score 100
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 80%; rating input score 80; 21st percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 1%; rating input score 42; 42nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.01; rating input score 2; 2nd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 80; 80th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: Limited
• Revenue growth: 81.5% per year; rating input score 100; 99th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 122% per year; rating input score 100; 99th percentile among comparable filings