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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
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).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EQUITY FOR ALL LITHONIA, GA | RUN WITH IT GET-OUT-THE-VOTE | $6,420 |
| PROGRESSIVE VICTORY ACTION ST ARLINGTON, VA | RUN WITH IT GET-OUT-THE-VOTE YOUTH ORGANIZING GRANT | $14,136 |
| LOCAL 212 FAST FUND INC MILWAUKEE, WI | RUN WITH IT GET-OUT-THE-VOTE YOUTH ORGANIZING GRANT | $6,069 |
| ARIZONA STUDENTS ASSOCIATION TEMPE, AZ | RUN 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
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARYPATRICIA HECTOR | CEO | 40 | $136,973 |
| ELIZABETH CONN | SECRETARY/CFO/COO | 40 | $120,543 |
| NADYA CHINOY DABBY | BOARD CHAIR | 0.01 | — |
| MAXWELL LUBIN | DIRECTOR | 0.01 | — |
| RYAN MORGAN | DIRECTOR (THRU 9/24) | 0.01 | — |
| SHELLEY JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 0.01 | — |
| MICHELLE MARSHALL | DIRECTOR | 0.01 | — |
| LYNDON WALLER | DIRECTOR | 0.01 | — |
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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