Our Funders
We are deeply grateful for our philanthropic partners’ generosity and partnership during FY2025 as we work together to help all students achieve success. We appreciate their leadership and all that they do in service of Connecticut communities, students, and educators.
- The Andrews Family Foundation
- Aaron Baral
- Ben Barnes
- Michael Chambers
- Community Foundation of Middlesex County
- Connecticut Sun (non-monetary contribution)
- Dalio Education*
- ECMC Foundation
- Gates Foundation*
- Rebecca Good
- The Goodnow Fund
- Natalie Gordon
- Rodgers Harper
- Charles Harris
- Per & Astrid Heidenreich Family Foundation*
- Hodder Family Foundation
- Bob Hughes
- Liberty Bank Foundation
- Lone Pine Foundation
- Garrett Moran*
- New Canaan Community Foundation
- Emily Pallin
- Nathan Quesnel
- The Ritter Family Foundation*
- Serve Connecticut
- The Kerry and Jed Stevens Family Fund
- Town Fair Tire Foundation
- Travelers Foundation
- H.A. Vance Foundation*
- Warwick Family Charitable Fund
- Timothy and Dianna Wentzell
- Anonymous
*Member of RISE’s Funders Collaborative
Investing in the Future
We can do more for young people when we work together as a community. Join us as we make a difference for thousands of youth in Connecticut and beyond. Together, we can and will help all students realize and achieve their full potential.
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