RIZE Massachusetts Foundation is a nonprofit foundation and public-private partnership based in Boston, Massachusetts, solely dedicated to funding and creating solutions to end the overdose crisis. Established in 2017 and granted tax-exempt status in March 2019, RIZE operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with approximately 10 employees. The organization combines grantmaking, research, programming, and community partnership to address substance use disorder and the opioid epidemic across Massachusetts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.6M
+14.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+110.9% YoY
Grant Count
87
+141.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
-12.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
RIZE's vision is a Massachusetts with zero stigma and zero deaths from overdose.
The organization's mission encompasses:
- Prevention, Harm Reduction, Treatment, and Recovery: Delivering comprehensive, compassionate, and sustainable approaches across the full spectrum of substance use services
- Evidence Building: Providing data, commissioned research, and evaluation to expand the evidence base and inform policy
- Community Impact: Reducing the impact of opioid use disorder on the economy, families, and communities
- Lived Experience Leadership: Guided by those with lived experience and unafraid of new ideas, RIZE builds networks and supports community partners using novel approaches to preventing overdose
- Visibility and Advocacy: Increasing visibility of the overdose crisis, amplifying community partner voices, and bringing greater awareness to the devastating impact of the crisis
Grantmaking
RIZE administers multiple grant programs, primarily through the Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership, a collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. Funding comes from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund (ORRF), which resulted from legal settlements against private companies for harms caused by the opioid epidemic.
Grant Range
Up to $500,000 per year per organization
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RIZE funds organizations and initiatives throughout Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on historically underserved communities that have experienced disproportionately high rates of opioid-related overdose deaths.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024)
- Total revenues: $6,162,957
- Total expenses: $6,283,459
- Total assets: $7,639,473
Historical Financial Data (2023)
- Revenue: $1.46 million
- Expenses: $3.92 million
- Total assets: $6.65 million
- Total liabilities: $329,000
Rating
RIZE Massachusetts Foundation holds a Four-Star rating with a 97% overall score, reflecting strong performance in accountability, finance, leadership, and community engagement.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,639,473 | $6,653,753 | $9,093,770 |
| Revenue | $6,162,957 | $1,456,351 | $3,149,201 |
| Expenses | $6,283,459 | $3,921,667 | $3,944,511 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $153,197 | $144,827 | $3,537 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Julie Burns - President and CEO
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE BURNS | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $345,224 |
| STEVE POLLOCK | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOY ROSEN | VICE-CHAIR AND CLERK | 1 | — |
| STEVEN LIPINER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOHN COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL CURRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM FOLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTIE HAGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DORIS KRAEMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA MA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CANDACE REDDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANK ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL TANG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK CONNORS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 07/2024) | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER TRACEY | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $115,510 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**April 2025**: RIZE announced the launch of the Family Resilience Grant program through Mosaic, distributing $7.5 million over three years to support children and families affected by the opioid crisis.
RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Announces Grant Program for Children and Families**May 2024**: RIZE and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the first grant opportunity from opioid settlement funds through the Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership, awarding $3.75 million over three years to community-based organizations in historically underserved communities.
RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Announces Grant Program for Children and Families**June 2024**: RIZE awarded nearly $2 million through the Linkages to Care program to eight nonprofit organizations strengthening connections between hospital inpatient care systems and community substance use services.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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