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RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION

RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
85-4212779
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
85-4212779
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Tennessee and New York. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model for its grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$535K

2024
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$262.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$267.5K
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Patrick Phillips
Board Member
M
Maurice Macklin
Board Member
M
Mary Ignell
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION give?
RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $263 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $535 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include FISK UNIVERSITY and SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION?
RISE OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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