Rise Above Foundation
NORTHBRIDGE, MA · Human Services
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Rise Above Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
FOUNDED IN 2009, RISE ABOVE FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDED MASSACHUSETTS CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE WITH ACCESS TO ENRICHING ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND EXPERIENCES. THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDS TO THE GROWING NEED TO GIVE YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROVIDE THEM WITH A SENSE OF NORMALCY, PROVIDE COMFORT AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM. BY FUNDING INDIVIDUAL WISHES FOR REQUEST LIKE KARATE, LAPTOPS, PROM EXPENSES AND CLARINET LESSONS, RISE ABOVE PROVIDES POSITIVE EXPERIENCES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS SERVED OVER 15,000 MASSACHUSETTS YOUTH, INCLUDING 2,700 IN THE LAST YEAR.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Rise Above Foundation
$1.7M in foundation grants on record from 58 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia Peabody Foundation C/O Joseph Kelly | $160K | 4 |
| Hanover Insurance Group Foundation | $150K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $140K | 4 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $125K | 3 |
| Reliant Foundation | $88K | 4 |
| Beveridge Family Foundation | $80K | 2 |
| Greater Worcester Community Foundation | $62K | 4 |
| Mentor Network Charitable Foundation | $55K | 3 |
| Dcu for Kids | $55K | 3 |
| Ecw Giving Foundation | $55K | 4 |
Leadership
SARAH BALDIGA — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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