RISE is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 that uses the power of sports to improve race relations and promote social progress. Through collaboration with professional sports leagues, athletes, educators, and media, RISE works to foster understanding, respect, and equality in society.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
-7.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$150K
-20.2% YoY
Grant Count
10
-37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+27.7% YoY
About Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality
Based on IRS filings
Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $618.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,360,523 | $4,721,631 | $8,474,253 |
| Revenue | $5,656,027 | $2,674,904 | $2,148,538 |
| Expenses | $6,053,441 | $6,522,273 | $5,655,381 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $6,347,141 | $5,478,404 |
| Net Investment Income | $618 | $610 | $589 |
| 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
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Tagliabue | Co-Chairman | 0.3 | — |
| Peter Bevacqua | Co-Chairman | 0.3 | — |
| Stephen M Ross | Chairman | 0.3 | — |
| Adam Silver | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Daniel Towriss | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Danny Sillman | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Don Garber | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Gary Bettman | Director | 0.3 | — |
| George Casey Jr | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Jocelyn Benson | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Jon Diament | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Kevin Martinez | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Lee Reed | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Lew Sheer | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Maverick Carter | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Max Siegel | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Rick Cordella | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Rob Manfred | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Roger Goodell | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Sandy Cross | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Scott Pioli | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Sean McManus | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Seth Waugh | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Stacy Tessler Lindau | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Steve Phelps | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Troy Vincent Sr | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Diahann Billings-Burford | CEO | 40 | $467,652 |
| Andrew MacIntosh | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $201,765 |
| Lauren Givner | Chief of Staff | 40 | $204,397 |
| Jerrell Price | Partnerships | 40 | $165,264 |
| Scott Koenning | Sr. Director, Programs & Strategic Comms | 40 | $118,789 |
| Will Greszes | Sr. Director, Data | 40 | $114,205 |
| Zoe Henriquez | Dev Fundraising | 40 | $196,816 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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