New Sun Rising
To build vibrant communities through culture, sustainability, and opportunity.
New Sun Rising at a glance
In short: New Sun Rising gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- -62.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -93.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +457.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $3,855,398
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to New Sun Rising
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from New Sun Rising
One Northside Mini-Grant Program
New Sun Rising
Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Transformative Teaching Artist Awards
New Sun Rising
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Vibrancy Funds
New Sun Rising
Amount
$5,000 - $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who New Sun Rising funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization ($70K).
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 41 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How New Sun Rising gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $2.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,855,398 | $4,428,208 | $3,890,335 | $70,000 | 1 | $55,810 |
| 2023 | $3,277,924 | $3,578,032 | $3,666,127 | $188,500 | 15 | $118,410 |
| 2022 | $4,005,605 | $3,688,003 | $3,642,415 | $11,710 | 1 | $24,367 |
| 2021 | $3,647,609 | $3,759,637 | $5,492,800 | $2,149,072 | 21 | $967 |
| 2020 | $5,100,120 | $5,237,236 | $3,398,937 | $32,000 | 3 | $5,427 |
About New Sun Rising
Based on IRS filings
New Sun Rising is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70K. Net investment income was $56K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Sun Rising is led by Scott Wolovich, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Wolovich
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $114K (2024)
Daniel Rossi-Keen PhD
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Ellis
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jillian Rodgers
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Grimm
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Gaydos
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sangya Gyawali
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Romano
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rohit Acharya
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Lyon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Weiland
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mohammed Burny
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brandon Hochstetler (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eliada Griffin-El PhD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Irwin (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $114K, to Scott Wolovich (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about New Sun Rising
How much does New Sun Rising give each year?
New Sun Rising gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $189K across 15 grants.
How large is New Sun Rising?
New Sun Rising reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What is New Sun Rising?
New Sun Rising is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does New Sun Rising operate?
New Sun Rising has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is New Sun Rising's EIN?
New Sun Rising's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3496988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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