EIN 27-1409946

Rise Above Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Rise Above Foundation founded in 2009 provides Massachusetts children in foster care with access to enriching activities, opportunities, and experiences. The organization responds to the growing need to give youth in foster care opportunities that promote positive development.
Total revenues
$818,095
2023
Total expenses
$773,350
2023
Total assets
$494,286
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Rise Above Foundation

Founded in 2009, Rise Above Foundation, Inc. Provided Massachusetts children in foster care with access to enriching activities, opportunities, and experiences. The organization responds to the growing need to give youth in foster care opportunities that provide them with a sense of normalcy, provide comfort and build self-esteem. By funding individual wishes for requests like karate, laptops, prom expenses and clarinet lessons, Rise Above provides positive experiences for foster children. Since its inception, the organization has served over 10,000 Massachusetts youth, including 1,963 in the last year.

Who funds Rise Above Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Endowment FoundationHuman Service$60,000
The Beveridge Family FoundationWestern Ma Outreach & Program Growth$40,000
Amelia Peabody FoundationIncreasing Extracurricular Access for Youth in Foster Care$40,000
...and 27 more grants received totalling $466,981

Personnel at Rise Above Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah BaldigaExecutive Director$79,076
Brianna OwenStaff: Program Manager
Michelle CunhaSecretary$0
Nick PelletierTreasurer$0
Wade SulzmanPresident$0

Financials for Rise Above Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$806,883
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-678
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$11,890
Total revenues$818,095

Form 990s for Rise Above Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-01-15990View PDF
2022-062022-11-14990View PDF
2021-062021-11-15990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062019-12-27990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from The Beveridge Family Foundation
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation
March 21, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingReceives government fundingFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 174
Northbridge, MA 01534
Metro area
Worcester, MA-CT
County
Worcester County, MA
Website URL
weriseabove.org/ 
Phone
(855) 246-8850
IRS details
EIN
27-1409946
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P30: Childrens and Youth Services
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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