NonprofitsRise Above Foundation

Human Services

Rise Above Foundation

NORTHBRIDGE, MA

Total revenue

$1.1M

Total expenses

$1.0M

Net assets

$313K

Grants received

$1.9M

148 grants

EIN

271409946

Tax year

2024

Mission

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 request like karate, laptops, prom expenses and clarinet lessons, rise above provides positive experiences for foster children. Since its inception, the organization has served over 17,000 massachusetts youth, including 2,800 in the last year.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.1M
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$26K
Total revenue$1.1M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$264K
Fundraising$71K
Other expenses$783K
Total expenses$1.0M
Total assets$361K
Net assets$313K

People

17 listed

NameRoleCompensation

SARAH BALDIGA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$93K

30 hrs/wk

MARCELA BLUE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

RACHAEL BERRY

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JESSICA COOLIDGE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MICHELLE CUNHA

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

LEO FERRANTE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

GRANT HAMILTON

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MICHAEL HANSCOM

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

WADE SULZMAN

PRESIDENT

Board

3 hrs/wk

ANTHONY MANSFIELD

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ASHLEY NEWHALL

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

NICK PELLETIER

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOSHUA HALTERMAN

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARK MANEY

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ALLISON GIANGRANDE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DAN SATCHWELL

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

STEPHEN KNOX

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 148 of 148

FromAmountPurposeYear
$50K
Charitable Contribution
2024
$25K
HUMAN SERVICE
2024
$25K
To provide funding
2024
$23K
SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
2024
$20K
Providing Massachusetts children in foster care with the ability to participate in enriching activities and experiences.
2024
$15K
General Support
2024
$10K
General Operating Support
2024
$7K
CHARITABLE
2024
$5K
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
2024
$5K
COMMUNITY
2024
$3K
To give youth in foster care the chance to participate in sports, music, prom, camp and more. Provide youth experiences and tools to help overcome unfathomable hardships that come with foster care.
2024
$500
UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$60K
HUMAN SERVICE
2023
$50K
Increasing Extracurricular Access for Youth in Foster Care
2023
$40K
HUMAN SERVICES
2023
$40K
WESTERN MA OUTREACH & PROGRAM GROWTH
2023
$35K
Charitable Contribution
2023
$33K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$20K
SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
2023
$20K
General Support
2023
$10K
TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$10K
General Operating Support
2023
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
2023
$10K
FUNDING WILL SUPPORT PROVIDING EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUINITIES TO FOSTER CHILDREN WITH THE BANK'S ASSESSMENT AREA.
2023
$8K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2023
$5K
Providing Massachusetts children in foster care with enriching activities AND opportunities.
2023
$5K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2023
$3K
HEALTH & WELFARE
2023
$2K
MATCHING GIFTS
2023
$2K
To give youth in foster care the chance to participate in sports, music, prom, camp and more. Provide youth experiences and tools to help overcome unfathomable hardships that come with foster care.
2023
$1K
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2023
$500
UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$40K
HUMAN SERVICE
2022
$40K
Increasing Extracurricular Access for Youth in Foster Care
2022
$35K
Charitable Contribution
2022
$34K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$25K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2022
$25K
Activity requests for youth in foster care
2022
$20K
SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING THAT PROVIDES EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
2022
$20K
General Support
2022
$20K
ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
2022
$20K
EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$10K
Providing Massachusetts children in foster care with the ability to participate in extracurricular activities, as the cost of these activities are not covered by the state.
2022
$10K
Increasing Extracurricular Access for Youth in Foster Care
2022
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
2022
$10K
TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$10K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2022
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
HEALTH & WELFARE
2022
$5K
SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
2022
$3K
Serve youth in the physical care and custody of Massachusetts Dept of Children & Families with teachers, mentors or therapists
2022
$2K
General Operating Support
2022
$750
MATCHING GIFTS
2022
$600
MATCHING GIFTS
2022
$29K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$29K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$25K
Charitable Contribution
2021
$20K
PLAYGROUND PROJECT ON THE DCF PROPERTY IN WORCESTER TO BETTER SERVE CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
2021
$19K
WESTERN MA OUTREACH & PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
2021
$18K
General Support
2021
$15K
ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
2021
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
2021
$10K
EXEMPT PURPOSE
2021
$8K
TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2021
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$5K
CHARITABLE
2021
$1K
FAMILY SERVICES
2021
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2021
$25
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
2021
$25K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2020
$20K
General operating support
2020
$20K
Charitable
2020
$20K
EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$20K
General operations
2020
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$10K
ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
2020
$10K
SUPPORT "PRO-SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES"
2020
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2020
$10K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2020
$10K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$9K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$6K
Operating Support/Annual Fund
2020
$6K
Charitable Contribution
2020
$5K
SUPPORT GENERAL PROGRAMMING
2020
$5K
SUPPORT FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE
2020
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
2020
$5K
General operations - pandemic relief
2020
$5K
CHARITABLE
2020
$2K
General Operating Support
2020
$1K
GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2020
$25K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2019
$23K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$15K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2019
$5K
ACTIVITIES FOR FOSTER YOUTH
2019
$2K
YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL
2019
$21K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$10K
ACTIVITIES FOR FOSTER YOUTH
2018
$8K
SUPPORT "FOSTER CARE ENRICHMENT"
2018
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
2018
$3K
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE
2018
$30K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2017
$8K
HUMAN SERVICES
2017

Funded by

$1.9M from 60 funders · 148 grants · 2017–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$177K · 7 grants · 2018–2023

The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc

$151K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

American Endowment Foundation

$125K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Reliant Foundation Inc

$115K · 7 grants · 2018–2024

Amelia Peabody Foundation

$100K · 3 grants · 2022–2023

DCU for Kids

$75K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Greater Worcester Community Foundation

$63K · 7 grants · 2019–2024

Ecw Giving Foundation Inc

$60K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Details

EIN271409946
NTEE codeP30
Subsection03
Ruling date2010-04
Formed2009
Employees4
Volunteers0
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