EIN 84-0404924

We Raise Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Year formed
1904
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Called by Christ to serve others, We Raise Foundation partners with Christian organizations to support and develop sustainable programs that help people thrive. Wheat Ridge Ministries is Lutherans seeding new ministries of health and hope in the name of the healing Christ. To assist in the development of Christ-centered ministries in the areas of health and human care. Partner with Christian organizations to support & develop programs helping people thrive.
Also known as...
Wheat Ridge Ministries
Total revenues
$1,150,845
2023
Total expenses
$1,512,373
2023
Total assets
$11,347,585
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at We Raise Foundation

Expenses for the education, training and support of professionals and other leaders in the Christian community that are involved in designing or operating projects. We Raise Foundation resourced grant partners to attend several events throughout the year including educational convenings for grantees and workshops for leaders who are leading new programs that work at the intersection of poverty, violence, and inequality.
Expenses incurred for the review, evaluation, selection and awarding of project grants, and support for internally funded and directed projects. We Raise Foundation employed one full time staff member and invested in the technology and supplies needed to vet 27 grant proposals received during the year, awarded 10 new grants, and evaluated, managed, and provided assistance and consulting to active grantees.
10 grants awarded to exempt organizations that work at the intersection of poverty, violence, and inequality in the United States and the direct expenses of internally funded and directed projects. The grant programs supported by We Raise Foundation served a total of 22,948 unique individuals between July 2022 and June 2023. The grant programs supported by We Raise Foundation during the past year also engaged a total of 717 unique volunteers in service.

Grants made by We Raise Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Community WarehousePartners in Hope Training Program$100,000
Sunshine Gospel MinistriesEmpowering Youth: Academic Success$100,000
Center for Urban Education MinistriesMission Enhancement Support$47,185
...and 7 more grants made

Who funds We Raise Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Charles A Gundelach Memorial FundGeneral Operating$85,285
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$27,650
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncSupport$25,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at We Raise Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Paul C. MilesPresident and Chief Executive Officer$221,213
Reesheda Graham WashingtonChief Executive Officer
Heather Klein OlsonVice President for Advancement$124,452
Shannon DurioVice President of Development
Clare ButterfieldExecutive Director
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for We Raise Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$898,781
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$291,532
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-39,468
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,150,845

Form 990s for We Raise Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-11990View PDF
2022-062023-03-09990View PDF
2021-062022-03-01990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-08-11990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Moms in Prayer InternationalPoway, CA$1,888,892
Reasons To Believe (RTB)Covina, CA$5,086,882
Desire Street MinistriesAtlanta, GA$1,406,120
SteerBismarck, ND$2,013,738
Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC)Baltimore, MD$5,048,726
1040 ConnectionsChattanooga, TN$481,377
Good News Broadcasting AssociationInc The Center for Bible Engagement DiscipleshipLincoln, NE$4,147,861
Calvin Coolidge Presidential FoundationPlymouth, VT$3,037,230
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Wallace and Irene Bronner Family Charitable Foundation
October 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
July 31, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from LMJ Foundation
May 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Pierce Pl 250e
Itasca, IL 60143
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
DuPage County, IL
Website URL
weraise.org/ 
Phone
(630) 766-9066
IRS details
EIN
84-0404924
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1904
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
EX0135118
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-04
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