RaiseFashion Inc
Focusing on the opportunity and responsibility of workers in the fashion world to cultivate a more diverse industry, one that actively promotes and fosters black-owned businesses.
RaiseFashion Inc at a glance
In short: RaiseFashion Inc gave $43K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,900
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,900
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,900
- Total assets
- $218,428
- +108.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (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 RaiseFashion Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from RaiseFashion Inc
Designer Fellowship Program and Funding for BIPOC Brands
RaiseFashion Inc
Amount
Grants to help scale businesses (specific amount not stated)
Deadline
Deadline not published
RAISEfashion Production Fund Grant
RaiseFashion Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who RaiseFashion Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti-Racism ($43K).
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 the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $50K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Racism Fenton, MO | Anti-Racism Initiative | $42,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,428 | $765,191 | $651,309 | $42,900 | 1 |
| 2023 | $104,546 | $308,021 | $267,258 | $49,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | $63,784 | $56,093 | $61,195 | — | — |
| 2021 | $68,886 | $162,542 | $94,525 | — | — |
| 2020 | $869 | $1,929 | $1,060 | — | — |
About RaiseFashion Inc
Based on IRS filings
RaiseFashion Inc is a public charity, based in Woodbury, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $218K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $43K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RaiseFashion Inc is led by Felita Harris, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Felita Harris
Executive Director
Officer → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melisa Goldie
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexa Geovanos
Board Member
Executive Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Henning
Board Member
Chairman → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carly Cushnie
Board Member
Officer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Von Der Goltz
Board Member
Officer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nayla Touma
Board Member
Officer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelli Kim
Board Member
CFO → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roopal Patel
Board Member
Officer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Taylor
Board Member
Officer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Wang
Board Member
Officer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Divya Mathur
Board Member
Officer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Taylor
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kutina Ruhumbika
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Roberson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy Debroux
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about RaiseFashion Inc
How much does RaiseFashion Inc give each year?
RaiseFashion Inc gave $43K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is RaiseFashion Inc?
RaiseFashion Inc reported $218K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $765K.
Where does RaiseFashion Inc operate?
RaiseFashion Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is RaiseFashion Inc's EIN?
RaiseFashion Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2172543. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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