Forever Our Rivers
The mission of Forever Our Rivers is to improve the health and vitality of rivers to ensure a future where water and its connected communities thrive. The Organization strives to inspire people to become educated and active stewards of their local rivers and streams.
Forever Our Rivers at a glance
In short: Forever Our Rivers gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,910
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,910
- Median grant
- $10,910
- Total assets
- $32,479
- 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 Forever Our Rivers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lil Salty Productions LLC ($11K).
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 $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lil Salty Productions LLC Fruita, CO | Fiscal Sponsorship reimbursement grant | $10,910 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,479 | $48,570 | $25,015 | $10,910 | 1 |
About Forever Our Rivers
Based on IRS filings
Forever Our Rivers is a public charity, based in Crested Butte, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $32K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forever Our Rivers is led by Ann Johnston, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Johnston
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Norton
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Yeiser
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jorge Figueroa
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lizette Saucedo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Newfield
Treasurersecretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Forever Our Rivers
How much does Forever Our Rivers give each year?
Forever Our Rivers gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Forever Our Rivers?
Forever Our Rivers reported $32K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $49K.
Where does Forever Our Rivers operate?
Forever Our Rivers has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Forever Our Rivers's EIN?
Forever Our Rivers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1563135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
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