Called by Christ to serve others, We Raise Foundation partners with Christian organizations to support and develop sustainable programs that help people thrive.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.2M
+7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$566K
+71.2% YoY
Grant Count
6
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$94K
+185.4% YoY
About We Raise Foundation
Based on IRS filings
We Raise Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in ITASCA, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $566K. Net investment income was $605K.
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 | $12,218,462 | $11,347,585 | $10,762,098 |
| Revenue | $2,019,343 | $1,150,845 | $1,571,418 |
| Expenses | $1,963,366 | $1,512,373 | $1,533,830 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $605,124 | $252,064 | $352,378 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from We Raise Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include MAAFA Redemption Project (JT with MIGMIR) ($402,500), Center for Urban Education ($57,461), Keyway Center for Diversion (Lutheran Fdn of St Louis) ($53,264).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MAAFA Redemption Project (JT with MIGMIR) Chicago, IL | Sankofa Village | $402,500 |
| Center for Urban Education Milwaukee, WI | Center for Urban Education Ministries - FY24 Grant | $57,461 |
| Keyway Center for Diversion (Lutheran Fdn of St Louis) St Louis, MO | Grace In Action CF Campaign | $53,264 |
| Community Warehouse Inc Milwaukee, WI | Partners in Hope Training Program Crowdfunding Campaign | $31,869 |
| LSS Natl Capital Area Washington, DC | Harmony Heights - Elevating Strength | $10,750 |
| A01 Foundation Zionsville, IN | Thy Kingdom Crumb | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Messerschmidt | Vice Chair (Part Year), Secretary | 1 | — |
| Gerald Mansholt | Director (part year), Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Mark Duesenberg | Chair | 1 | — |
| Monique Nunes | Secretary (Part Year) | 1 | — |
| Amy Vie | Director | 1 | — |
| Bruce Laning | Director | 1 | — |
| Christine Zrinsky | Director | 1 | — |
| Greg Jordan | Director (part year) | 1 | — |
| Marcella Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Wilson | Director | 1 | — |
| Paul Shult | Director | 1 | — |
| Matthew Croll | Director of Finance | 20 | — |
| Paul Miles | President | 40 | $233,710 |
| Sandi Croll | Director of Finance | 20 | — |
| Shannon Durio | Vice President of Development | 40 | $55,066 |
| Anne Schoenherr Turner | Director of Development & Comm. | 40 | $108,454 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Raise Foundation?
We Raise Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in ITASCA, IL. It holds $12.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is We Raise Foundation?
As of 2024, We Raise Foundation holds $12.2M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $566K in 2024.
Where does We Raise Foundation operate?
We Raise Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does We Raise Foundation award?
In 2024, We Raise Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $566K — an average of about $94K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is We Raise Foundation's EIN?
We Raise Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0404924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in We Raise Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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