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    We Raise Foundation

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    About We Raise Foundation

    Motivated by the belief that freedom is grace in action, We Raise Foundation partners with Christian nonprofit organizations to fund innovative ideas and leaders that help individuals and communities thrive by coupling program funding with value-added services to scale solutions.

    Focus Areas

    educationworkforce developmentreentry / criminal justiceresource development / capacity building

    Who They Fund

    justice-involved / formerly incarcerated individualsyouth and students (academic support)food-insecure individuals and familiescongregations and faith-based community organizationslocal community members served by neighborhood programs (community cafes, incubators)residents of under-resourced cities/regions (e.g., Flint)

    About We Raise Foundation

    We Raise Foundation’s largest recent grant, $402,500 to the MAAFA Redemption Project (JT with MIGMIR) in Chicago for Sankofa Village, shows a funder willing to back substantial, place-based work. The foundation pairs that kind of support with program funding and value-added services, seeking to help Christian nonprofit organizations scale ideas and leaders that serve under-resourced communities. Its recent awards also include $200,000 to Lutheran Foundation of St Louis for Keyway: Center for Diversion & Reentry and $100,000 to Community Warehouse Inc for Partners in Hope Training Program, signaling sustained attention to reentry, workforce development, and community-centered programs. The mix of grants includes both larger competitive awards and smaller awards around emerging leaders, crowdfunding support, and capacity-building projects. Across the recent grant list, We Raise Foundation supports organizations working in education, workforce development, reentry, food access, and related community development efforts. The foundation’s giving pattern suggests a preference for nonprofit partners that combine direct service with organizational strengthening, whether through training, facilities, storytelling, or fundraising support.

    What We Raise Foundation Funds

    In education, We Raise Foundation funded Sunshine Gospel with $100,000 for Empowering Youth: Academic Success and By the Hand Club for Kids with $10,289 for a Social-Emotional Learning Initiative. In workforce development, it awarded Community Warehouse Inc $100,000 for Partners in Hope Training Program, alongside Street Code Academy’s $10,229 grant for Level Up. Reentry and criminal justice appear through Lutheran Foundation of St Louis’s $200,000 grant for Keyway: Center for Diversion & Reentry and Inside Out Network’s $13,329 award for Reforming ReEntry. The foundation also supports community food work: Possibility Labs received $10,500 for Discover Community Cafe, and Mill Village Ministries received $10,000 for Food Share: Greenville Rx. These examples show support for both program delivery and practical infrastructure around community-serving nonprofits.

    How We Raise Foundation Gives

    Typical grants cluster in the low five figures: p25 is $10,172, median is $12,164, and p75 is $49,414. The recent list also includes much larger competitive awards, including one at $402,500 and another at $200,000, alongside a number of $10,000–$15,000 grants. Some organizations appear more than once across years or through related projects, such as Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries and Center for Urban Education Ministries, which points to repeated engagement rather than isolated one-time support. We Raise Foundation is a regular funder, and the presence of programs such as GrantsPlus, Emerging Leader Grants, Richard E. Herman Leadership Award, and Grantee Crowdfunding suggests multiple entry points for partners, including unsolicited submissions in some offerings.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $536K

    Total Assets

    $12.9M

    Total Revenue

    $1.4M

    Total Expenses

    $2.1M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $10K and $49K, with a median of $12K.

    25th Percentile

    $10K

    Median

    $12K

    75th Percentile

    $49K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional13 states funded

    About 14% of grants go to recipients in WI.

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    Funding Style

    capacity building (facility & organizational upgrades)program development / seed fundingdirect service supporttraining and workforce developmentresearch & evaluation support

    Topics

    reentry & diversion servicesyouth academic support & out-of-school learningsocial-emotional learning (SEL)food access & community food enterprises (community cafes, food Rx)diversity, equity & inclusion initiativesfaith-based community ministry supportcommunications & storytelling for social issues (documentary/outreach)

    Where We Raise Foundation Makes Grants

    The foundation gives most often in Illinois, and 17% of grants go to recipients in its HQ state. Recent awards also land in Missouri and Wisconsin, with Chicago, St. Louis, and Milwaukee appearing repeatedly in the grant list. Other recipient cities include Cleveland, East Palo Alto, Flint, Tucson, Zionsville, Evansville, Greenville, and Washington, DC. All recent grants in the dataset go to US recipients.

    Frequently Asked Questions About We Raise Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does We Raise Foundation support?

    The foundation supports Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving under-resourced communities. Its active programs focus on education, workforce development, and reentry, while recent grants also show support for food access, capacity building, and leadership development.

    What is the typical grant size?

    Typical awards are in the low five figures. The distribution shows p25 at $10,172, a median of $12,164, and p75 at $49,414, though the recent list also includes larger grants of $100,000, $200,000, and $402,500.

    Does We Raise Foundation accept unsolicited requests?

    Yes for some offerings. The Richard E. Herman Leadership Award and Grantee Crowdfunding both accept unsolicited submissions, while GrantsPlus and Emerging Leader Grants do not.

    What are the foundation’s main focus areas?

    Its stated focus areas are education, workforce development, reentry and criminal justice, and resource development or capacity building. Recent awards also connect to social-emotional learning, food access, documentary and outreach work, and faith-based community ministry support.

    Where does the foundation give most often?

    Illinois is the top state by grant count, and 17% of grants go to recipients in Illinois. Recent awards are concentrated in Chicago, St. Louis, and Milwaukee, with additional grants in several other US cities.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from We Raise Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses Sep 30, 2026Award: Up to $15K

    Emerging Leader Grants

    educationworkforce developmentreentry

    Who can apply: Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving under-resourced communities throughout the United States; the program leader must be in the early stages of their nonprofit career; candidates with extensive leadership experience are not considered; past Emerging Leader Grant recipients are ineligible to apply again.

    Deadline: Proposal submission dates: February 15 and September 30. Grant announcements: April and November. The Fall Grant Cycle is open and applications are due September 30, 2026.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    KINGDOM PREP LHSWAUWATOSA, WI$300,0002026NEHEMIAH HOUR 2.0
    JUMPSTART USARALEIGH, NC$100,5992026JUMPSTART INSIDE PROGRAM EXPANSION
    ESCOLTA DREAM TEAMSAN CARLOS, CA$30,7192026RISE ACADEMIC/ CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN
    CITY HOPE TEMPETEMPE, AZ$15,0002026LAUNDRY REMODEL & EXPANSION
    MT TABOR SCHOOL OF THE LIBERAL ARTSKANSAS CITY, MO$15,0002026CAP SKILLS TRADE PROGRAM
    MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOLST LOUIS, MO$15,0002026REVIVING THE 360 EXPERIENCE
    CHRISTIAN TECH CENTERLONGWOOD, FL$15,0002026ELEVATING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
    GOOD NEWS HAWAII CHURCHAIEA, HI$15,0002026CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
    CENTER FOR URBAN EDUCATIONMILWAUKEE, WI$12,2992026CENTER FOR URBAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES - FY25 GRANT
    SUNSHINE GOSPEL MINISTRIESCHICAGO, IL$9,0002026SUNSHINE GOSPEL BOARD TRAINING & RETREAT
    SIEBERT LUTHERAN FOUNDATIONMILWAUKEE, WI$8,8502026GRANTEE COLLABORATORS EVENT
    MAAFA Redemption Project (JT with MIGMIR)Chicago, IL$402,5002025Sankofa Village
    Center for Urban EducationMilwaukee, WI$57,4612025Center for Urban Education Ministries - FY24 Grant
    Keyway Center for Diversion (Lutheran Fdn of St Louis)St Louis, MO$53,2642025Grace In Action CF Campaign
    Community Warehouse IncMilwaukee, WI$31,8692025Partners in Hope Training Program Crowdfunding Campaign
    LSS Natl Capital AreaWashington, DC$10,7502025Harmony Heights - Elevating Strength
    A01 FoundationZionsville, IN$10,0002025Thy Kingdom Crumb
    Sunshine GospelChicago, IL$100,0002024Empowering Youth: Academic Success
    Community Warehouse IncMilwaukee, WI$100,0002024Partners in Hope Training Program
    Center for Urban Education MinistriesMilwaukee, WI$47,1852024Mission Enhancement Support
    Redeeer Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WI$21,5512024Kitchen Renewal Cfunding (Siebert Fdtn)
    Lawndale Christian Legal CenterChicago, IL$11,0002024Facility Feasibility Study: RJC
    Possibility LabsSan Francisco, CA$10,5002024Discover Community Cafe
    Lutheran Metropolitan MinistriesCleveland, OH$10,2502024Walk in My Shoes: Documentary
    Dream Center EvansvilleEvansville, IN$10,0002024Elevate
    Mill Village MinistriesGreenville, SC$10,0002024Food Share: Greenville Rx
    Lutheran Metropolitan MinistriesCleveland, OH$10,0002024Digging Deeper: Observation Study
    Lutheran Foundation of St LouisSt Louis, MO$200,0002023Keyway:Center for Diversion & Reentry
    Center for Urban Education MinistriesMequon, WI$48,1302023Center for Urban Education Ministries
    Lutheran Services In AmericaWashington, DC$45,0002023Reimagining Diversity Collaborative
    Inside Out NetworkTucson, AZ$13,3292023Reforming ReEntry
    By the Hand Club for KidsChicago, IL$10,2892023Social-Emotional Learning Initiative
    Street Code AcademyEast Palo Alto, CA$10,2292023Level Up
    Flint Mission NetworkFlint, MI$10,0002023Flint Mission Network
    Luther Place Memorial ChurchWashington, DC$7,0032023Beloved Community Incubator

    KINGDOM PREP LHS

    $300,000
    WAUWATOSA, WI2026

    NEHEMIAH HOUR 2.0

    JUMPSTART USA

    $100,599
    RALEIGH, NC2026

    JUMPSTART INSIDE PROGRAM EXPANSION

    ESCOLTA DREAM TEAM

    $30,719
    SAN CARLOS, CA2026

    RISE ACADEMIC/ CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN

    CITY HOPE TEMPE

    $15,000
    TEMPE, AZ2026

    LAUNDRY REMODEL & EXPANSION

    MT TABOR SCHOOL OF THE LIBERAL ARTS

    $15,000
    KANSAS CITY, MO2026

    CAP SKILLS TRADE PROGRAM

    MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

    $15,000
    ST LOUIS, MO
    2026

    REVIVING THE 360 EXPERIENCE

    CHRISTIAN TECH CENTER

    $15,000
    LONGWOOD, FL2026

    ELEVATING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

    GOOD NEWS HAWAII CHURCH

    $15,000
    AIEA, HI2026

    CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

    CENTER FOR URBAN EDUCATION

    $12,299
    MILWAUKEE, WI2026

    CENTER FOR URBAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES - FY25 GRANT

    SUNSHINE GOSPEL MINISTRIES

    $9,000
    CHICAGO, IL2026

    SUNSHINE GOSPEL BOARD TRAINING & RETREAT

    SIEBERT LUTHERAN FOUNDATION

    $8,850
    MILWAUKEE, WI2026

    GRANTEE COLLABORATORS EVENT

    MAAFA Redemption Project (JT with MIGMIR)

    $402,500
    Chicago, IL2025

    Sankofa Village

    Center for Urban Education

    $57,461
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    Center for Urban Education Ministries - FY24 Grant

    Keyway Center for Diversion (Lutheran Fdn of St Louis)

    $53,264
    St Louis, MO2025

    Grace In Action CF Campaign

    Community Warehouse Inc

    $31,869
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    Partners in Hope Training Program Crowdfunding Campaign

    LSS Natl Capital Area

    $10,750
    Washington, DC2025

    Harmony Heights - Elevating Strength

    A01 Foundation

    $10,000
    Zionsville, IN2025

    Thy Kingdom Crumb

    Sunshine Gospel

    $100,000
    Chicago, IL2024

    Empowering Youth: Academic Success

    Community Warehouse Inc

    $100,000
    Milwaukee, WI2024

    Partners in Hope Training Program

    Center for Urban Education Ministries

    $47,185
    Milwaukee, WI2024

    Mission Enhancement Support

    Redeeer Lutheran Church

    $21,551
    Milwaukee, WI2024

    Kitchen Renewal Cfunding (Siebert Fdtn)

    Lawndale Christian Legal Center

    $11,000
    Chicago, IL2024

    Facility Feasibility Study: RJC

    Possibility Labs

    $10,500
    San Francisco, CA2024

    Discover Community Cafe

    Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries

    $10,250
    Cleveland, OH2024

    Walk in My Shoes: Documentary

    Dream Center Evansville

    $10,000
    Evansville, IN2024

    Elevate

    Mill Village Ministries

    $10,000
    Greenville, SC2024

    Food Share: Greenville Rx

    Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries

    $10,000
    Cleveland, OH2024

    Digging Deeper: Observation Study

    Lutheran Foundation of St Louis

    $200,000
    St Louis, MO2023

    Keyway:Center for Diversion & Reentry

    Center for Urban Education Ministries

    $48,130
    Mequon, WI2023

    Center for Urban Education Ministries

    Lutheran Services In America

    $45,000
    Washington, DC2023

    Reimagining Diversity Collaborative

    Inside Out Network

    $13,329
    Tucson, AZ2023

    Reforming ReEntry

    By the Hand Club for Kids

    $10,289
    Chicago, IL2023

    Social-Emotional Learning Initiative

    Street Code Academy

    $10,229
    East Palo Alto, CA2023

    Level Up

    Flint Mission Network

    $10,000
    Flint, MI2023

    Flint Mission Network

    Luther Place Memorial Church

    $7,003
    Washington, DC2023

    Beloved Community Incubator