Rise Action Fund and Rise Education Fund operate in tandem as “Rise” to increase access to higher education and foster youth participation in democracy. All activities undertaken by Rise fall into one of three categories: student organizing, youth civic education, and participating in the political process, primarily through legislative advocacy. Each of these activities are governed by different tax laws, and each organization in Rise’s tandem structure supports some or all of these activities. Through restricted grants to Rise Action Fund and other organizations, Rise Education Fund only supports Rise’s charitable and educational activities; it can accept tax deductible donations and unrestricted grants from a wide range of funders. Rise Action Fund directly conducts charitable and educational activities and also participates in the political process through legislative advocacy. 

You can support and advance students' ability to achieve a higher education and increase civic engagement by contributing to either or both of Rise Action Fund and Rise Education Fund.