Our Mission
Empowering the next generation of changemakers
Mission Statement
RISE Foundation empowers the next generation of student entrepreneurs to create meaningful change in their communities. We provide the resources, mentorship, and network needed to transform innovative ideas into real-world impact. Through hands-on learning and authentic leadership development, we're building a movement of young changemakers who understand that success isn't just measured in profit, but in the positive difference they make in the world.
Our Impact
While we're just getting started, our impact is already being felt across our community.
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Beyond the Numbers
Community Relationships
We've fostered meaningful connections between students and their local communities, creating a network of support that extends beyond our programs.
Business Partnerships
We've partnered with local businesses like Shake Shack and other Madison establishments, opening doors for students to learn from real entrepreneurs.
Network Building
We've created invaluable networks for students, connecting them with mentors, investors, and fellow changemakers who can support their journey.
Confidence & Leadership
We've watched students transform into confident leaders, developing skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
Our Philosophy
We operate like a venture capital firm, but with a fundamental difference: we measure success not in profits, but in positive community impact.
Just as VCs invest in promising startups, we invest in promising young changemakers. We provide funding, mentorship, and resources to students with innovative ideas that can make their communities better. But unlike traditional investors who seek financial returns, we seek social returns—measured in lives improved, problems solved, and communities strengthened.
We believe deeply in philanthropic efforts and view giving back as an essential part of our humanity. Every student we support, every project we fund, and every community we impact reinforces our belief that young people, when given the right support and resources, can create extraordinary change. This isn't just charity—it's an investment in a better future for all of us.
Our Vision
At RISE, we believe in setting concrete goals we can work towards. These are our top priorities for the coming year.
Raise $10K in Funding
Secure $10,000 in funding to support innovative student-led projects that create positive community impact
Reach 1,000 Students
Inspire and empower 1,000 students with entrepreneurial education and hands-on experience
Start 10 RISE Chapters
Establish 10 educational RISE chapters in schools across the country to spread our impact
Our Inspiration
We draw inspiration from leaders who understood that true success comes from service to others.
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
Mahatma Gandhi
Leader of Indian Independence
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
Winston Churchill
Former British Prime Minister
"The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it."
William James
Philosopher & Psychologist
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Join us in empowering the next generation of changemakers. Every action matters.