The Release Recovery Foundation Inc
The Release Recovery Foundation Inc is a New York, New York–based public charity that provides scholarships and other support to help individuals access addiction recovery, mental health treatment, and continued care. The organization was formed in 2019, and its website says it was created by Zac Clark and Matthew Rinklin.
The Release Recovery Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Release Recovery Foundation Inc gave $408K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), top state Palau. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $407,749
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,365
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $845,048
- +72.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Palau (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Release Recovery Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The website provides an online scholarship application. Family members or providers may apply on someone’s behalf with that person’s consent; applicants do not need insurance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 55 West 19Th Street, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (646) 883-6196
Website: https://releaserecoveryfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Release Recovery Foundation Inc
Who The Release Recovery Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Caron Treatment Services ($91K). Together the top 9 received $365K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($42,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 42 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its scholarship work as national, including access to treatment at facilities across the country. The Nic Pagano LGBTQIA+ Scholarship Fund is also described as having a United States geographic scope, through a partnership involving the foundation in New York and Caron Treatment Center in Pennsylvania.
In the 2024 filing, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported recipient-state shares were Pennsylvania and New York, at 22% each, followed by Connecticut (14%), New Jersey (11%), and Maryland (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Release Recovery Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $302K (2021) to $408K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $408K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caron Treatment Services Wernersville, PW | Scholarship for Individual to Recieve Mental Health Treatment | $90,500 |
| Charlie Health New York, NY | Scholarship for Individual to Recieve Mental Health Treatment | $89,217 |
| High Watch Recovery Center Kent, CT | Scholarship for Individual to Recieve Mental Health Treatment | $57,500 |
| Surfside Recovery Services Ventnor City, NJ | Scholarship for Individual to Recieve Mental Health Treatment | $42,832 |
| Ashley Addiction Treatment Havre De Grace, MD | Scholarship Fund for Individuals to Recieve Addiction Treatment | $40,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $42,500 |
| Ocean's Recovery Johnston, RI | Scholarship for Individual to Recieve Mental Health Treatment | $15,000 |
| Intergated Life Center Nashville, TN | Scholarship for Individual to Recieve Mental Health Treatment | $10,200 |
| Berkshire Transition Network Great Barrington, ME | Scholarship Fund for Individuals to Recieve Addiction Treatment | $10,000 |
| Momenta Glenwood Springs, CO | Scholarship for Individual to Recieve Mental Health Treatment | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $845,048 | $1,962,784 | $1,597,059 | $407,749 | 13 | $2,993 |
| 2023 | $488,917 | $1,390,014 | $1,556,379 | $382,817 | 13 | $1,845 |
| 2022 | $552,171 | $944,765 | $843,254 | $400,888 | 10 | — |
| 2021 | $476,918 | $812,902 | $387,210 | $302,219 | 6 | — |
| 2020 | $15,710 | $15,918 | $208 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to provide assistance to individuals suffering from addiction and alcoholism and to their families. The filing describes support for addiction treatment and mental health recovery, including scholarships for minorities, college students, women, and the LGBTQ community. Its website also identifies LGBTQIA+ individuals, Black and Indigenous People of Color, youth and young adults, and veterans among communities for which it offers dedicated funds.
The foundation says its scholarships can support detoxification and residential treatment, partial hospitalization and outpatient care, sober living, recovery coaching, and clinically recommended aftercare. Its website describes partnerships with more than 30 providers nationwide. The foundation’s filing says grants are awarded according to specific criteria and approved by the board committee overseeing recipients.
In 2024, the foundation gave $57,500 to High Watch Recovery Center. High Watch describes its own mission as helping people achieve remission from addiction through compassionate care that combines addiction medicine with the spiritual teachings of AA’s 12 Steps. The foundation also gave $42,832 to Surfside Recovery Services, whose stated mission is to provide recovery services and structured living to young men new to recovery.
The foundation also describes the Nic Pagano LGBTQIA+ Scholarship Fund, established in fall 2021 in honor of Nic Pagano, and the Lily Young Woman’s Scholarship. The Nic Pagano fund supports people and families in the LGBTQIA+ community seeking treatment for substance use disorder; the foundation reports that it has awarded more than 30 scholarships since its inception. The Lily Young Woman’s Scholarship is described as supporting young women seeking mental health and substance use disorder treatment. These are participant scholarships, rather than grants to outside organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $407,749. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $90,500, with a median of $15,000. The largest reported grants included $90,500 to an individual recipient Services, $89,217 to Charlie Health, $57,500 to High Watch Recovery Center, $42,832 to Surfside Recovery Services, and $40,000 to an individual recipient The filing describes the larger awards as scholarships for individuals to receive mental health or addiction treatment.
The foundation’s scholarship FAQ says the online application takes 10–20 minutes and that applicants typically receive a response within 2–5 days. Scholarships may cover treatment, sober living, recovery coaching, and clinically recommended aftercare. Insurance is not required, and a family member or provider may submit an application with the applicant’s consent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Rinklin as chair, Zac Clark as vice chair, Jeffrey Baum as secretary and treasurer, and Hilary Phelps, Dorothy Devlin, Andrew Schwartz, Aaron Hancock, Cassidy Mara, and Barb Barnhart as directors. It lists Matthew Stefanko as interim executive director.
The foundation’s website identifies Sean Ullman as executive director and Grace Peters and Caitlin Healy as directors. Its website’s board list includes Zac Clark, Matt Rinklin, Aaron Hancock, Andrew Schwartz, Dorothy Devlin, Hilary Phelps, Barbara Barnhart, Cassidy Mara, and Logan Knisely.
The Release Recovery Foundation Inc is led by Matthew Stefanko, Interim Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Stefanko
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$37K (2024)
Matthew Rinklin
Chair
Director → President, 2021
President → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Lerner
Director of Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2024)
Dorothy Devlin
Board Director
Director → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Schwartz
Board Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Phelps
Board Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Hancock
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Barnhart
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassidy Mara
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zac Clark
Vice Chair
President → Board Director, 2021
Board Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Baum
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Zachary Price (2022–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Doug Levy (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Eric Helper (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Justin Gurland (2020–2021) — Board Director
- Former: Jeff Baum (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $128K, to Charles Lerner (Director of Engagement). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Release Recovery Foundation Inc
How much does The Release Recovery Foundation Inc give each year?
The Release Recovery Foundation Inc gave $408K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $383K across 13 grants.
What is The Release Recovery Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Release Recovery Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $31,365, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Release Recovery Foundation Inc give grants?
The Release Recovery Foundation Inc's top state is Palau, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Connecticut (14%).
Does The Release Recovery Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Release Recovery Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Release Recovery Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Release Recovery Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Caron Treatment Services ($90,500), Charlie Health ($89,217) and High Watch Recovery Center ($57,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($42,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Release Recovery Foundation Inc?
The Release Recovery Foundation Inc reported $845K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does The Release Recovery Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to provide assistance to individuals suffering from addiction and alcoholism and to their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Release Recovery Foundation Inc?
The website provides an online scholarship application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Release Recovery Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Release Recovery Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2976778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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