Communities Rise fosters movements to build power in communities impacted by systemic oppression. To create an equitable system, we pursue cross-sector collaboration, and provide capacity building and legal services for community organizations and microenterprises.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
+13.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$56K
-72.6% YoY
Grant Count
7
-58.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-33.4% YoY
About Communities Rise
Based on IRS filings
Communities Rise is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,958,470 | $2,606,668 | $2,864,274 |
| Revenue | $1,733,570 | $1,385,590 | $1,665,197 |
| Expenses | $1,374,856 | $1,622,038 | $1,892,685 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,086 | $2,397 | $212 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cierra Sisters ($8,000), Jubilee House Ministries ($8,000), Northwest Film Forum ($8,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cierra Sisters Renton, WA | Capacity Building | $8,000 |
| Jubilee House Ministries Kent, WA | Capacity Building | $8,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum Seattle, WA | Capacity Building | $8,000 |
| Pan African Community Services Renton, WA | Capacity Building | $8,000 |
| Seattle Rideshare Drivers Association Tukwila, WA | Capacity Building | $8,000 |
| Skyway Tutoring & Rites of Passage Renton, WA | Capacity Building | $8,000 |
| Vera Project Seattle, WA | Capacity Building | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Kashyap | Co-Executive Director, Legal Services | 40 | $85,089 |
| Annie Hout | Co-Executive Director, Finance and Operations | 40 | $106,045 |
| Brianna Jones | Co-Executive Director, Capacity Building to Dec '24 | 40 | $99,574 |
| Diana Singleton | President | 2 | — |
| Catherine West | Vice President | 2 | — |
| David Lawson | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Marnina Cherkin | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Caroline Shelton | Director | 2 | — |
| Claire White | Director | 2 | — |
| Renato Foz | Director | 2 | — |
| Stan Brown | Director | 2 | — |
| Tachini Pete | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Communities Rise?
Communities Rise is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Communities Rise?
As of 2024, Communities Rise holds $3.0M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $56K in 2024.
Where does Communities Rise operate?
Communities Rise has awarded grants in Indiana, Washington.
What size grants does Communities Rise award?
In 2024, Communities Rise awarded 7 grants totaling $56K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Communities Rise's EIN?
Communities Rise's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0098070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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