RAISE Texas is a statewide, member-based nonprofit coalition that advances equitable asset-building policies and programs to increase financial security and economic mobility for low- and moderate-income Texans. It provides training, technical assistance, convenings, research, and advocacy focused on savings, tax credits, financial coaching, affordable credit, and the health–wealth nexus.
Maximizing access to tax credits and free tax preparation (EITC/CTC/VITA); expanding safe, affordable financial products and credit-building tools; consumer protections against predatory lending; medical debt relief and charity care protections; policies to reduce benefit cliffs and support workforce development; children’s savings accounts and asset-building programs; strengthening financial coaching and nonprofit capacity.
Primarily funded by foundation and philanthropic grants, corporate sponsorships, membership dues, and individual donations.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, AARP, Charles Schwab, PNC, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC), United Ways of Texas, Asset Funders Network, Methodist Healthcare Ministries
Non-profit (501(c)(3) statewide coalition)
