Arise Charitable Trust
The Arise Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1986 and based in Freeland, Washington. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity dedicated to supporting women and girls through scholarships, financial assistance, and grants to social service agencies serving local communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$257K
-0.8% YoY
Grant Count
37
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-0.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arise Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $294K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's primary purpose is to provide aid programs benefiting local women in the form of scholarships to individuals and grants to social service agencies. The foundation focuses on:
- Educational scholarships for girls and women
- Financial support for women in distress
- Assistance to low-income families
- Support for domestic abuse victims
- Career development and self-sufficiency initiatives for women and girls
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$31,000
Average Grant
$31,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily serves South Whidbey Island, Washington, though it funds initiatives across multiple U.S. locations including Clinton, El Paso, Eugene, Everett, Freeland, Langley, Oak Harbor, Rochester, Seattle, Spokane Valley, and Vallejo. The foundation also operates in California, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $5,993,256
- Total Revenue: $388,161
- Total Expenses: $300,136
- Total Giving: $283,935
- Net Income: -$14,819 (2025 fiscal year)
Contact Information:
- Address: PO Box 1014, Freeland, WA 98249
- Phone: (360) 331-5792
- Website: arisecharitabletrust.org
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,306,258 | $5,993,256 | $5,328,178 |
| Revenue | $286,891 | $388,161 | $644,100 |
| Expenses | $301,710 | $300,136 | $281,371 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $266,684 | $283,935 | $230,517 |
| Net Investment Income | $230,736 | $358,406 | $618,443 |
| Distributable Amount | $294,496 | $270,307 | $263,721 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Arise Charitable Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include South Whidbey Childrens Center ($45,000), South Whidbey Family Resource Center ($30,000), Cada ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLY LYNCH LANGLEY, WA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $1,152 |
| ANNA LYNCH LANGLEY, WA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $700 |
| ASHLEY LYNCH LANGLEY, WA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $7,489 |
| BAILEY CAMPBELL FREELAND, WA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $1,652 |
| BRIONA BLOUIN FREELAND, WA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $933 |
| EMMA SCOTTHANSON CLINTON, WA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
| FREJA HEGGENES LANGLEY, WA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $4,000 |
| HELPING HAND OF SOUTH WHIDBEY LANGLEY, WA | SUPPORT FOR WHIDBEY WOMEN IN FINACIAL DISTRESS | $15,000 |
| INDIGO DAY CLINTON, WA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
| JORDYN KEATING CLINTON, WA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $2,900 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- C W Edwards – Trustee/Manager (4 hours per week, $14,400 compensation)
- Christy Newman – Trustee (0.1 hours per week)
- Anne Pettit – Trustee (0.05 hours per week)
- Barbara Yeakel – Trustee (0.05 hours per week)
- Lydia Bochsler – Trustee (0.05 hours per week)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C W EDWARDS | TRUSTEE/MGR | 4 | — |
| CHRISTY NEWMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| ANNE PETTIT | TRUSTEE | 0.05 | — |
| BARBARA YEAKEL | TRUSTEE | 0.05 | — |
| LYDIA BOCHSLER | TRUSTEE | 0.05 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Arise Charitable Trust fund?
The trust's primary purpose is to provide aid programs benefiting local women in the form of scholarships to individuals and grants to social service agencies. The foundation focuses on: • Educational scholarships for girls and women • Financial support for women in distress • Assistance to low-income families • Support for domestic abuse victims • Career development and self-sufficiency initiatives for women and girls
How do I apply for a grant from Arise Charitable Trust?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 52 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Average grant size: $31,000 • Grant range: $330 to $45,000 • Median grant amount: $17,500 • Giving rate: 5.0% of assets **Recent Grants (Fiscal Year 2024):** • South Whidbey Children's Center: $45,000 (Educational Scholarships) • Helping Hand of South Whidbey: $15,000 (Support for Whidbey Women in Financial Distress) • Whidbey Island Nourishes: $10,000 (Assistance to Low Income Families) **Grant Programs:** • Educational Scho…
Where does Arise Charitable Trust make grants?
The trust primarily serves South Whidbey Island, Washington, though it funds initiatives across multiple U.S. locations including Clinton, El Paso, Eugene, Everett, Freeland, Langley, Oak Harbor, Rochester, Seattle, Spokane Valley, and Vallejo. The foundation also operates in California, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.
What size grants does Arise Charitable Trust award?
In 2025, Arise Charitable Trust awarded 37 grants totaling $257K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Arise Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Arise Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $294K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Arise Charitable Trust's EIN?
Arise Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1350780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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