Together Rising is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Falls Church, Virginia, operating as a philanthropic fundraising and grantmaking organization. Founded in 2012, the organization functions as a trusted conduit connecting donors with grassroots organizations and individuals in crisis. Together Rising identifies urgent community needs and directs donor generosity toward effective solutions addressing those needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.1M
+52.6% YoY
Grant Count
27
-35.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$187K
+137.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Together Rising's mission is to transform collective heartbreak into effective action. The organization describes itself as "the Next Right Thing" for hundreds of thousands of Americans seeking to help address crises in their communities and around the world.
The organization supports:
- Individuals and families in crisis through direct financial grants for critical needs including medical bills, basic necessities, and emergency assistance
- Grassroots organizations addressing pressing issues including reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ communities, hate crimes against marginalized groups, and humanitarian crises
- Specific initiatives such as refugee assistance, maternal health, opioid recovery programs, foster family support, and cancer treatment access
Grantmaking
Together Rising distributes grants to both organizations and individuals. Based on recent filings, the organization reported total giving of $5,419,364 in 2024, with typical award ranges between $10,000 and $830,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Together Rising funds primarily in New York, California, and the District of Columbia, though the organization's work extends nationally and internationally. Examples of supported work span multiple states including New Hampshire, Texas, Indiana, and international locations including Greece and Haiti.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $0
- Total Revenue: $2.42 million
- Total Expenses: $6.58 million
- Total Giving: $5,419,364
Historical Impact: Since 2012, Together Rising has raised over $45 million, with the most frequent individual donation amount being $25.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $4,148,397 | $3,765,703 |
| Revenue | $2,422,673 | $6,341,139 | $10,375,503 |
| Expenses | $6,584,743 | $6,054,184 | $9,514,261 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $37,779 | $84,474 | $50,411 |
| 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
194 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
Glennon Doyle serves as President of Together Rising.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLENNON DOYLE | PRESIDENT/CHAIR | 3 | — |
| AMANDA DOYLE | VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL | 6 | — |
| ALLISON SCHOTT | TREASURER | 8 | — |
| ELIZABETH BOOK | SECRETARY | 7 | — |
| ABBY WAMBACH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ASHLEY FORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AUSTIN CHANNING BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATY NISHIMOTO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GLORIA GOERES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $380,024 |
| NATALIE BRINKMAN | DILIGENCE TEAM LEAD | 40 | $161,241 |
| JENNIFER POTTER | SR. MGR, STORYTELLING & ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $132,058 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Together Rising filed a final return as of 2024. The organization has achieved a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, reflecting a perfect score of 100% in Accountability & Finance, indicating strong ethical management, transparency, and financial responsibility.
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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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