Sisters Rise Together Foundation
Sisters Rise Together Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $683K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $40K.
Sisters Rise Together Foundation at a glance
In short: Sisters Rise Together Foundation gave $40K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $683,380
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sisters Rise Together Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Edward Charles Foundation ($10K). Together the top 5 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sisters Rise Together Foundation gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $70K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Charles Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $10,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $10,000 |
| Sister League of San Diego San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $10,000 |
| San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program Inc San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $5,000 |
| Center for Community Solutions San Diego, CA | For the General Purpose of the Charitable Organization. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $683,380 | $75,000 | $47,690 | $40,000 | 5 | $47,650 | $32,378 |
| 2024 | $656,070 | $90,000 | $43,979 | $40,000 | 4 | $43,979 | $30,097 |
| 2023 | $610,049 | — | $26,535 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $30,817 |
| 2022 | $636,584 | — | $72,160 | $70,000 | 5 | $70,000 | $33,129 |
| 2021 | $708,744 | $750,000 | $41,256 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,000 | $24,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sisters Rise Together Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sisters Rise Together Foundation is led by Deborah S. Dixon, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah S. Dixon
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Collins
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Paula Watts
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Rebekah Walker
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Teresa Renteria
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sisters Rise Together Foundation
How much does Sisters Rise Together Foundation give each year?
Sisters Rise Together Foundation gave $40K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 4 grants.
What is Sisters Rise Together Foundation's typical grant size?
Sisters Rise Together Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sisters Rise Together Foundation give grants?
Sisters Rise Together Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (4 grants).
Does Sisters Rise Together Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sisters Rise Together Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sisters Rise Together Foundation's largest grantees?
Sisters Rise Together Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Edward Charles Foundation ($10,000), San Diego Rescue Mission ($10,000) and Sister League of San Diego ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sisters Rise Together Foundation?
Sisters Rise Together Foundation reported $683K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sisters Rise Together Foundation's EIN?
Sisters Rise Together Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4189961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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