Green River Foundation
The mission is to raise awareness and financial support for local community based charities through various fundraising initiatives, preserve and expand philanthropic foundation of a volunteer organization. This is accomplished through contributions and by conducting equestrian related events. The results will be much needed funds being distributed to groups and charities in the local community.the mission of the Green River Foundation is to raise awareness and financial support for local community based charities through various fundraising initiatives, preserve and expand the philanthropic foundation of a volunteer organization. This is accomplished through contributions and by conducting equestrian related events. The results will be much needed funds being distributed to groups and charities in the local community.
Green River Foundation at a glance
In short: Green River Foundation gave $260K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,400
- +4634.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $28,933
- Median grant
- $20,400
- Total assets
- $2,732,710
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Green River Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Appalachian Sustainable Agiculture Project (Asap) ($50K). Together the top 9 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Green River Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2504% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $260K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $260K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Sustainable Agiculture Project (Asap) Asheville, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Chimney Rock Village Chimney Rock, NC | General Support Related to Hurricane Helene Relief | $50,000 |
| Lake Lure Baptist Church Lake Lure, NC | General Support Related to Hurricane Helene Relief | $35,000 |
| Upstairs Artspace Tryon, NC | General Support Related to Hurricane Helene Relief | $25,000 |
| Hoof and Horn Farm Barnardsville, NC | General Support Related to Hurricane Helene Relief | $20,400 |
| Fleet of Angels Denver, CO | General Support Related to Hurricane Helene Relief | $20,000 |
| Hatch AVL Foundation (The Women Entrepreneurs Asheville Recovery Endeavor ) Asheville, NC | General Support Related to Hurricane Helene Relief | $20,000 |
| Red Bell Run Foundation Inc Columbus, NC | General Support Related to Hurricane Helene Relief | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support Related to Hurricane Helene Relief | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,732,710 | $920,839 | $669,087 | $260,400 | 9 | $17,525 |
| 2023 | $2,480,958 | $106,654 | $15,809 | $5,500 | Total only | $5,422 |
| 2022 | $1,990,113 | $41,470 | $18,237 | $4,000 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $1,966,880 | $12,630 | $23,344 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $1,977,594 | $22,401 | $17,746 | $6,600 | Total only | $1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Green River Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Green River Foundation is a public charity, based in Rutherfordton, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Green River Foundation is led by Roger Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roger Smith
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Troppmann
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Spragg
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Troppmann
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lori
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Drecker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Smith
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mark Bellissimo (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Paige Bellissimo (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Green River Foundation
How much does Green River Foundation give each year?
Green River Foundation gave $260K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $6K in grants paid.
What is Green River Foundation's typical grant size?
Green River Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,400, and its average grant was $28,933, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Green River Foundation give grants?
Green River Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (8%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Does Green River Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Green River Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Green River Foundation's largest grantees?
Green River Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Appalachian Sustainable Agiculture Project (Asap) ($50,000), Chimney Rock Village ($50,000) and Lake Lure Baptist Church ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Green River Foundation?
Green River Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $921K.
What is Green River Foundation's EIN?
Green River Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0825151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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