Way To Rise
- Assets
- $11.8m
- Revenue
- $23.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 88-3300694
Organization Overview
Way To Rise is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Way To Rise is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Way To Rise generated $23.0m in total revenue.
Since 2023, Way To Rise has awarded 89 individual grants totaling $11,049,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WAY TO RISE CENTERS COMMUNITIES MOST IMPACTED BY INJUSTICE, FUNDING SUSTAINED NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LED BY BOTH STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND NATIONAL GROUPS THAT SUPPORT STATE-BASED PARTNERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WAY TO RISE WORKS WITH OUR FUNDERS TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE DATA-INFORMED FUNDING STRATEGIES THAT LEAD TO BREAKTHROUGHS IN BUILDING A VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY. WAY TO RISE IS UNRIVALED IN THE DEMOCRACY LANDSCAPE FOR OUR DEEP COLLABORATION WITH FRONTLINE ORGANIZATIONS, OUR ABILITY TO HARNESS BEST IN CLASS DATA, AND OUR IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE IN DEVELOPING NARRATIVE THAT ENVISIONS WHAT A MULTIRACIAL DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE. SINCE 2018, WE HAVE CO-CREATED SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY-CENTERED CAMPAIGNS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE DEMOCRACY. THESE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, ADDED TO OUR FOUNDERS AND TEAMS LEADERSHIP AND TRACK RECORD IN MOVEMENT SPACES, HAVE ALLOWED US TO CREATE A POWERBUILDING FRAMEWORK TO GUIDE OUR FUNDING. OUR WORK IS TRATEGICALLY FOCUSED ON THE SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST, TWO REGIONS THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN OVERLOOKED FOR LONG TERM POWER BUILDING FUNDING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mimi Marziani Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eboni Speight Executive Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna Fink Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anu Khosla Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Berkenfeld Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Quirin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $23,023,139 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,023,139 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $23,023,139 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,049,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,309,500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,000 |
| Office expenses | $681,109 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $170 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,624,291 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,092,759 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,717,188 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,809,947 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,500 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $67,500 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,825,259 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,917,188 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,809,947 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Way To Rise has awarded $11,049,000 in support to 89 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACCELERATE CHANGE INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200,000 |
ACT 4 SA (ACCOUNTABILITY COMPASSION & TRANSPARENCY FOR SAN ANTONIO) PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER INSTITUTE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
ALIANZA CENTER INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
ACTIVATE 48 EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200,000 |
ARIZONA CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200,000 |