Fund for Rising Ground Inc
To solicit, hold, manage, invest and distribute charitable funds and real property for its non-profit sole member rising ground, inc.; and to perform the function of, or carry out the purposes of its non-profit sole member rising ground, inc.
Fund for Rising Ground Inc at a glance
In short: Fund for Rising Ground Inc gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.4M), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,433,503
- -70.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,433,503
- -70.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,433,503
- Total assets
- $57,471,801
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fund for Rising Ground Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rising Ground Inc ($1.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2025) to $4.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Ground Inc New York, NY | General Support | $1,433,503 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,471,801 | $2,507,796 | $1,631,079 | $1,433,503 | 1 | $2,507,796 |
| 2024 | $50,000,292 | $3,071,159 | $5,083,420 | $4,889,969 | 1 | $3,071,159 |
| 2023 | $36,690,661 | $519,625 | $15 | — | — | $519,625 |
About Fund for Rising Ground Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Rising Ground Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $57.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $2.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fund for Rising Ground Inc is led by Alan E. Mucatel, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan E. Mucatel
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G. Crossan Seybolt Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Chen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Preddice
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Renyi
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Oliveri
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Hagler
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Fund for Rising Ground Inc
How much does Fund for Rising Ground Inc give each year?
Fund for Rising Ground Inc gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.9M across 1 grant.
How large is Fund for Rising Ground Inc?
Fund for Rising Ground Inc reported $57.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Fund for Rising Ground Inc?
Fund for Rising Ground Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $57.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Fund for Rising Ground Inc operate?
Fund for Rising Ground Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Fund for Rising Ground Inc's EIN?
Fund for Rising Ground Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1801552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
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