Rise Action Fund logo

Rise Action Fund

SHERMAN OAKS, CA EIN: 82-1876815 Website

RISE ACTION FUND IS A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION FORMED FOR SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES. RISE ACTION FUND'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RECRUITING, ORGANIZING, AND TRAINING STUDENT LEADERS AND SUPPORTERS TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR FREE COLLEGE TUITION AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION. THESE PROGRAMS AIM TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS CAN ATTEND AND COMPLETE COLLEGE WHILE MEETING THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND WITHOUT TAKING OUT STUDENT LOAN DEBT.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

+1174.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$32K

Grant Count

4

Avg Grant Size

$8K

About Rise Action Fund

Based on IRS filings

Rise Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $32K.

Focus Areas

Ready to take the next step with Rise Action Fund?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

LithoniaMilwaukeeSt ArlingtonTempe

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$3M$5M$7M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,441,261$113,090$200,330
Revenue$6,289,111$2,594,889$3,728,837
Expenses$4,954,738$2,685,262$3,493,513
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$8K$16K$24K$32K0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20234 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

PROGRESSIVE VICTORY ACTION$14KEQUITY FOR ALL$6KLOCAL 212 FAST FUND INC$6KARIZONA STUDENTS ASSOCIA…$5K

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Progressive Victory Action ($14,136), Equity for All ($6,420), Local 212 Fast Fund Inc ($6,069).

RecipientPurposeAmount
EQUITY FOR ALL LITHONIA, GARUN WITH IT GET-OUT-THE-VOTE$6,420
PROGRESSIVE VICTORY ACTION ST ARLINGTON, VARUN WITH IT GET-OUT-THE-VOTE YOUTH ORGANIZING GRANT$14,136
LOCAL 212 FAST FUND INC MILWAUKEE, WIRUN WITH IT GET-OUT-THE-VOTE YOUTH ORGANIZING GRANT$6,069
ARIZONA STUDENTS ASSOCIATION TEMPE, AZRUN WITH IT GET-OUT-THE-VOTE YOUTH ORGANIZING GRANT$5,028

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

MARYPATRICIA HECTORCEO$137KELIZABETH CONNSECRETARY/CFO/COO$121K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MARYPATRICIA HECTORCEO40$136,973
ELIZABETH CONNSECRETARY/CFO/COO40$120,543
NADYA CHINOY DABBYBOARD CHAIR0.01
MAXWELL LUBINDIRECTOR0.01
RYAN MORGANDIRECTOR (THRU 9/24)0.01
SHELLEY JACKSONDIRECTOR0.01
MICHELLE MARSHALLDIRECTOR0.01
LYNDON WALLERDIRECTOR0.01

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rise Action Fund?

Rise Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Rise Action Fund?

As of 2024, Rise Action Fund holds $1.4M in total assets with $6.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $32K in 2024.

Where does Rise Action Fund operate?

Rise Action Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, Georgia, Virginia, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Rise Action Fund award?

In 2024, Rise Action Fund awarded 4 grants totaling $32K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Rise Action Fund's EIN?

Rise Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1876815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Rise Action Fund's focus areas in our free grants database

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

What could you do with Rise Action Fund on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities

Go from researching Rise Action Fund to a real strategy.

Plan your approach