Grantmaking public charity · EIN 88-3300694
Way to Rise
Washington, DC
Way to Rise is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $10.7M in grants paid across 92 grants, with $8.08M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc, Florida Rising Together and Climate Emergency Fund.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Way to Rise's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Assistance/grants are reviewed on a case by case basis.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
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As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | General Operating | $550,000 |
| Florida Rising Together | Miami, FL | General Operating | $550,000 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | Beverly Hills, CA | General Operating | $400,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | General Operating | $350,000 |
| Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda | Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $315,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Washington, DC | General Operating | $300,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | New York, NY | General Operating | $275,000 |
| Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund | San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Imagine Nc First | Raleigh, NC | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | New York, NY | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Teamster Rank & File Education and Legal Defense Foundation | Detroit, MI | General Operating | $250,000 |
| The Good Nation Foundation | Austin, TX | General Operating | $250,000 |
| New Georgia Project | Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $225,000 |
| Social Impact Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $225,000 |
| Social Security Works Education Fund | Washington, DC | General Operating | $200,000 |
| State Democracy Project | Brooklyn, NY | General Operating | $200,000 |
| All Voting Is Local | Washington, DC | General Operating | $175,000 |
| Forward Justice | Morrisville, NC | General Operating | $175,000 |
| Health Forward Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $175,000 |
| For Facts Sake | Washington, DC | General Operating | $166,667 |
| Institute for a Progressive Nevada | Henderson, NV | General Operating | $160,000 |
| Asian Community Development Council | Las Vegas, NV | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Georgia Alliance Education Fund | Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $150,000 |
| La Union Del Pueblo Entero (lupe) | San Juan, TX | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Make the Road Nevada | Brentwood, NY | General Operating | $150,000 |
The 25 largest of 92 grants listed on the return. 6 grants to individuals ($140K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- District of Columbia$1.99M · 10 grants
- California$1.09M · 6 grants
- New York$1M · 7 grants
- North Carolina$1M · 9 grants
- Florida$895K · 6 grants
- Georgia$867K · 7 grants
- Texas$865K · 9 grants
- Arizona$655K · 8 grants
- Nevada$565K · 5 grants
- Louisiana$255K · 4 grants
- Michigan$250K · 1 grant
- Mississippi$200K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Way to Rise accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Way to Rise's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Way to Rise give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $10,703,667 in grants paid (92 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Way to Rise funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc (DC), $550K, Florida Rising Together (FL), $550K, Climate Emergency Fund (CA), $400K, New Venture Fund (DC), $350K and Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda (GA), $315K.