A Place to Rise Inc
A Place to Rise Inc is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Cohasset, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $8K.
A Place to Rise Inc at a glance
In short: A Place to Rise Inc gave $8K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $8,361
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $4,181
- Median grant
- $4,181
- Total assets
- $11,054
- +134.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who A Place to Rise Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Available Upon Request ($8K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How A Place to Rise Inc gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Available Upon Request Cohasset, MA | Items purchased for individuals and families in need in the scituate and cohasset area. | $6,181 |
| Available Upon Request Cohasset, MA | Cash given to 3 individuals within the community in need of assistance. | $2,180 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,054 | $27,370 | $21,023 | $8,361 | 2 | $16,139 | $303 |
| 2022 | $4,707 | $11,364 | $11,879 | — | — | $11,325 | — |
| 2021 | $5,222 | $10,144 | $4,922 | — | — | $4,907 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A Place to Rise Inc reported a distributable amount of $303 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Place to Rise Inc is led by Aubrey Schwartz, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Aubrey Schwartz
President & Treasurer
Treasurer & Clerk → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cait Simmons
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Colosimo
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elena Gulotta
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Sullivan
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Murtaugh
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Myers
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Badia
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jill Clifford (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Ashley Derakhshanian (2021) — Clerk
- Former: Laura Kline (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Place to Rise Inc
How much does A Place to Rise Inc give each year?
A Place to Rise Inc gave $8K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is A Place to Rise Inc?
A Place to Rise Inc reported $11K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is A Place to Rise Inc?
A Place to Rise Inc is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Cohasset, MA. It holds $11K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does A Place to Rise Inc operate?
A Place to Rise Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is A Place to Rise Inc's EIN?
A Place to Rise Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2397886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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