American Rivers Action Fund
To engage the public and public officials in the conservation and protection of America's remaining wild and scenic rivers and their immediate environs.
American Rivers Action Fund at a glance
In short: American Rivers Action Fund gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $40,000
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $696,249
- +327.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Rivers Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Conserve and Protect Our Water ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conserve and Protect Our Water Lakewood, CO | To support efforts to advance hb241436, sports betting tax revenue voter approval, which aims to secure future funding for river health initiatives. | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $696,249 | $989,424 | $613,494 | $40,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $162,738 | $275,000 | $172,634 | — | — |
About American Rivers Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
American Rivers Action Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $696K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Rivers Action Fund is led by Heather Taylor-Miesle, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Taylor-Miesle
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $17K (2025)
Thomas Kiernan
President
Chair → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Susan Brown
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Macy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wozniak
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Magana
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Marshall
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
$9K (2024) → $13K (2025)
Abigail Rome
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jo-Ellen Darcy
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $17K, to Heather Taylor-Miesle (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Rivers Action Fund
How much does American Rivers Action Fund give each year?
American Rivers Action Fund gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Rivers Action Fund?
American Rivers Action Fund reported $696K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $989K.
What is American Rivers Action Fund?
American Rivers Action Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $696K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Rivers Action Fund operate?
American Rivers Action Fund has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is American Rivers Action Fund's EIN?
American Rivers Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0692195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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