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Rise Above Foundation

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 …

Human Services Northbridge, MA EIN: 271409946 (IRS) Reg: 27-1409946 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Rise Above Foundation

OUR VISION Providing Massachusetts youth in foster care with opportunityRise Above funds individual activity wishes for youth in foster care through an online application process. All children who are in the physical care and custody of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), are eligible. Learn More Rise Above is dedicated to providing Massachusetts children in foster care with ...

Founded
Headquarters
Northbridge, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.34%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Rise Above Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of similar organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rise Above Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Northbridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 271409946. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rise Above Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 271409946. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Rise Above Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Rise Above Foundation is located in Northbridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rise Above Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rise Above Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rise Above Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Rise Above Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

OUR VISION Providing Massachusetts youth in foster care with opportunityRise Above funds individual activity wishes for youth in foster care through an online application process. All children who are in the physical care and custody of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), are eligible. Learn More Rise Above is dedicated to providing Massachusetts children in foster care with ... Rise Above Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Rise Above Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rise Above Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 271409946, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Sarah B••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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Michigan says diarrhea outbreak may be linked to lettuce, salad greens as cases rise above 3,000 - CNN
Jul 2026
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Hungarian Fuel Prices Rise Above Regional Average - Hungarian Conservative
Jul 2026
www.hungarianconservative.com
Rise Above: Friends of Penn State Adaptive Athletics returns for third annual fundraiser - Indiana Gazette Online
Jul 2026
www.indianagazette.com
GCP Infra expands share buyback as treasury holdings rise above 70 million shares - The Globe and Mail
Jul 2026
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Republicans Vote to Dilute Gas as Prices Rise Above $4.50 - FinanceBuzz
Jul 2026
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Spotlight United States World View spy balloons helping US rise above Tehran and Beijing - Intelligence Online
Jul 2026
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Consumers, businesses expect inflation to rise above 3% over the next year, Bank of Canada surveys find - Yahoo! Finance
Jul 2026
ca.finance.yahoo.com
Will the Gulf monarchies rise above internecine disputes in the interest of collective security? - EU Reporter
Jul 2026
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2026 North Star Luncheon Focused On Children’s Ability To Rise Above Abusive Situations - My Sweet Charity
Jul 2026
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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 70 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2009
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rise Above Foundation

What is Rise Above Foundation?
Rise Above Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Northbridge, United States. OUR VISION Providing Massachusetts youth in foster care with opportunityRise Above funds individual activity wishes for youth in foster care through an online application process. All children who are in the physical care and custody of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), are eligible. Learn More Rise Above is dedicated to providing Massachusetts children in foster care with ...
When was Rise Above Foundation founded?
Rise Above Foundation was founded in 2009.
Who leads Rise Above Foundation?
Sarah Baldiga serves as Executive Director.
Where is Rise Above Foundation located?
Headquartered in Northbridge, MA, United States.
What is Rise Above Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rise Above Foundation trustworthy?
Rise Above Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Rise Above Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 271409946. Registration: 27-1409946 (United States).
What is Rise Above Foundation's website?
http://www.weriseabove.org