RIZE MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$4.1M+111% YoY
Grants
87
Median Grant
$25K
Organizations Funded
86
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Foundation Overview
Mission
RIZE Massachusetts is the only public-private partnership solely dedicated to funding solutions to end the overdose crisis. RIZE's goal is to ensure that people suffering from substance use disorder have access to care and experience better quality of life and overall health. We envision a Massachusetts with zero stigma and zero deaths.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Municipal Matching Grant Program: $1.25 million in 2026; Community-based Opioid Response Efforts grants: $50,000-$150,000 annually; Family Resilience grants: $7.5 million over three years; Over $13 million granted since 2017; Anti-racism initiatives for BIPOC communities
How to Apply
RIZE does not accept unsolicited proposals. They develop grants through direct solicitation or competitive RFPs posted on website. Must sign up for email distribution list to be notified of opportunities. Applications reviewed by experts including people with lived experience.
Does Not Fund
Religious institutions, for-profit institutions, individuals and families, fundraising events, athletic events, political advocacy, endowment funds
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$4.1M
Grants
87
Median
$25K
States
1
$2.0M
Grants
36
Median
$30K
States
2
$2.0M
Grants
35
Median
$25K
States
4
Grant Size Distribution
$25K
Typical Grant (Median)
$9K
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$93K
75th Pctile
$178K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $93K.
Largest Recent Grants
$178K
2024
INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
MA · LINKAGES TO CARE
$150K
2024
FISHING PARTNERSHIP HEALTH PLAN
MA · MOSAIC COMMUNITY-BASED OPIOID RESPONSE EFFORTS (CORE)
$133K
2024
AIDS PROJECT WORCESTER
MA · MOSAIC COMMUNITY-BASED OPIOID RESPONSE EFFORTS (CORE)
$127K
2024
SAFE EXIT INITIATIVE
MA · MOSAIC COMMUNITY-BASED OPIOID RESPONSE EFFORTS (CORE)
$125K
2024
COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS
MA · SUPPORT RECOVERY COACH LINKAGES TO SUD SERVICES
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.