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Private foundation · EIN 27-0167279

The Rivers Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Rivers Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, DE. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $22K in grants and contributions paid across 4 grants, with $1.47M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to 10th Hour Productions, Knot Today Inc and Christ the King Parish Daphne.

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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
10th Hour ProductionsDaphne, ALGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000
Knot Today IncIndianapolis, INGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000
Christ the King Parish DaphneDaphne, ALGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Fellowship of Catholic University StudentsDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Rivers Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Rivers Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Rivers Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $22,000 in grants and contributions paid (4 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Rivers Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to 10th Hour Productions (AL), $10K, Knot Today Inc (IN), $10K, Christ the King Parish Daphne (AL), $1K and Fellowship of Catholic University Students (CO), $1K.