Rising for Justice Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$15.2M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
61
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Rising for Justice Inc?
Rising for Justice Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The District of Columbia Bar Foundation ($13.7M), Greater Washington Community Foundation ($1.1M), The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.2M in grants to Rising for Justice Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | $13,739,737 | 23 | 2020–2025 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $1,137,881 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | $70,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Maryland Legal Services Corporation | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Venable Foundation Inc | $40,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Georgetown University | $22,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation | $21,200 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Rapoport Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Truist Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| United Way of the National Capital Area | $11,862 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Dimick Foundation | $11,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sidgmore Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Littler Mendelson Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Barbara and John Trimble Family Foundation Inc | $400 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2019) to $4.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $2.9M.
What grants has Rising for Justice Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY25 CLCPP GRANTS | $1,467,878 |
| 2025 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY25 ATJ GRANTS | $831,694 |
| 2025 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $405,000 |
| 2025 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY25 PRIVATE GRANTS PROGRAM | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Maryland Legal Services Corporation | GENERAL SUPPOR | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Georgetown University | General Support | $22,500 |
| 2025 | Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES | $3,700 |
| 2025 | The Sidley Austin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Barbara and John Trimble Family Foundation Inc | Provides high quality legal and social work services to Washington DCs most vulnerable residents. | $200 |
| 2024 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY24 ATJ GRANTS | $1,063,145 |
| 2024 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY24 CLCPP GRANTS | $800,000 |
| 2024 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY24 PRIVATE GRANTS PROGRAM | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Venable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES | $4,500 |
| 2024 | Barbara and John Trimble Family Foundation Inc | Provides high quality legal and social work services to Washington DCs most vulnerable residents. | $200 |
| 2023 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY23 CLCPP GRANTS | $2,273,671 |
| 2023 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY23 ATJ GRANTS | $1,316,528 |
| 2023 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | General Support | $405,000 |
| 2023 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY23 PRIVATE GRANTS PROGRAM | $58,000 |
| 2023 | Venable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of the National Capital Area | DESIGNATED AND/OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS | $6,401 |
| 2023 | Dimick Foundation | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| 2023 | Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation | LEGAL SERVICES | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY22 CLCPP GRANTS | $1,616,853 |
| 2022 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY22 ATJ GRANTS | $1,036,968 |
| 2022 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,881 |
| 2022 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY22 PRIVATE GRANTS PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 61 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Rising for Justice Inc?
Rising for Justice Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The District of Columbia Bar Foundation ($13.7M), Greater Washington Community Foundation ($1.1M), The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.2M in grants to Rising for Justice Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Rising for Justice Inc's largest funder?
The District of Columbia Bar Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Rising for Justice Inc, with $13.7M across 23 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Rising for Justice Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.2M in grants to Rising for Justice Inc across 61 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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