Raise the Volume
Accepts applications
Raise the Volume is a private foundation in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,750 | 4 | $10,874 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 4 | $12,843 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Raise the Volume 28 Brentwood Ct, basking ridge, NJ 07920 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (646) 431-6522 |
| What to submit | applications on website |
| Deadlines | fall and spring semesters |
| Restrictions | requirements on website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Raise the Volume funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition assistance | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vanessa Berger
- David Berger
- John Crlencic
- Cristina Luzaj
Questions people ask
Does Raise the Volume accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: fall and spring semesters.
How much does Raise the Volume give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Raise the Volume?
Its 2025 filing lists Vanessa Berger (President), David Berger (Treasurer), John Crlencic (Secretary) and Cristina Luzaj (Member).
What does Raise the Volume fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.