Ways to Give

Your Impact

Because of donors like you, RISE scholars are able to pursue higher education, build meaningful relationships with mentors, and create brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

‍Together, we are breaking cycles and building futures.

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At RISE, every gift opens a door. Your support provides scholarships, mentoring, and life-changing opportunities for students with incarcerated parents—helping them pursue higher education and build brighter futures.

There are many meaningful ways to support us:

make a one-time gift

A one-time donation makes an immediate impact, helping RISE provide critical financial assistance, academic support, and mentorship to our students.
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Donate stock and securities

make a bigger impact through stock giving

why give stock?

When you donate appreciated securities (stocks, bonds, or mutual funds) directly to RISE, you may receive significant tax benefits:
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• Avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated assets
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• Receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value (if held long-term)
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• Make a larger gift than you might with cash alone

It’s a smart way to give—and a meaningful way to invest in a student’s future.

how to donate stock

Making a stock gift is simple:

• Contact your broker to initiate the transfer

• Request RISE’s transfer instructions (see below)

• Notify us of your gift so we can properly acknowledge it and ensure it is directed to our mission

Because stock transfers often arrive without identifying information, notifying us is an important step.

transfer information

DTC Participant ID: 0226
DTC Participant Name: The Washington Trust Co.
Broker Address: 23 Broad St., Westerly, RI 02891
Account Number: 2091000212
Address: 681 Park Ave., Suite 26, Cranston, RI 02910
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If you have any questions, please email:
Kaitlin Della Grotta, Executive Director, kdellagrotta@riseonline.org
Phone: 401.421.2010

We are happy to work directly with you or your financial advisor to ensure a smooth and secure transfer.

timing your gift

Stock gifts are credited based on the date the shares are received in our account. If you are making a gift before the end of the calendar year, we recommend initiating your transfer early to ensure it is completed in time.

sponsor a scholar

Make a lasting difference by sponsoring a RISE student. Your support helps cover educational expenses while connecting students to a powerful network of mentors and resources.
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give in honor or memory

Make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one. Tribute gifts are a meaningful way to celebrate someone special while supporting RISE students.
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donor-advised funds (DAF)

Recommend a grant to RISE through your donor-advised fund to support our mission in a tax-efficient way.
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planned giving

Create a legacy of opportunity by including RISE in your estate plans. Planned gifts help ensure that future generations of students have access to the same life-changing support.
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become a monthly donor

Join our community of sustaining supporters by making a recurring gift. Monthly giving provides reliable funding that allows us to plan ahead and serve more students each year.
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corporate & foundation giving

We are proud to partner with businesses and foundations that believe in educational equity. Corporate sponsorships, grants, and matching gift programs are vital to expanding our reach and impact.
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attend or sponsor an event

Join us at our annual Graduation Celebration and other community events. Sponsorship opportunities provide visibility for your organization while directly supporting our scholars.
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Rhode Island Scholarship Tax Credit Program

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WHY RISE?

Parental incarceration affects millions of children across the United States, disrupting stability during critical stages of development.

• Over half of incarcerated individuals are parents, many with young children.

• Thousands of these children are under age five when a parent is imprisoned.

• Nearly 5 million children in the U.S. have experienced parental incarceration.

Without consistent support, these young people face increased barriers to academic success and long-term opportunity.

RISE works to break down barriers for students affected by parental incarceration by connecting them with mentoring and educational opportunity.

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