New River Abortion Access Fund
New River Abortion Access Fund builds power and provides direct financial and practical support to southwest virginians and appalachians seeking abortion care. We dedicated to ensuring that all people have the autonomy and resources to make decisions about their bodies, sexual & reproductive health, and their lives, regardless of income level, race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or immigration status.
New River Abortion Access Fund at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $818,260
- Net investment income (2025)
- $222
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,592,287
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who New River Abortion Access Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $168K.
*2025: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Medical Center for Women Roanoke, VA | — | $38,053 |
| Va League for Planned Parenthood Richmond, VA | — | $29,200 |
| Various Other Organizations | — | $28,601 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic Raleigh, NC | — | $23,484 |
| Whole Woman's Health of C'ville Charlottesville, VA | — | $15,120 |
| Bristol Regional Women's Center Bristol, TN | — | $12,430 |
| Dupont Clinic Washington, DC | — | $8,875 |
| VCU Obgyn | — | $6,375 |
| PP of Metropolitan Washington DC Washington, DC | — | $6,046 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | — | $818,260 | $1,592,287 | — | — | $222 |
| 2024 | $784,662 | $1,001,860 | $945,191 | — | — | $13,077 |
| 2023 | $727,111 | $1,155,083 | $591,137 | — | — | $10,913 |
| 2022 | $153,658 | $365,978 | $221,359 | $168,184 | 9 | — |
| 2021 | $8,793 | $51,401 | $44,184 | — | — | — |
*2025: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About New River Abortion Access Fund
Based on IRS filings
New River Abortion Access Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Blacksburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. Net investment income was $222.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New River Abortion Access Fund is led by Sophie Drew, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sophie Drew
President
Intake Coordinator → Interim Executive Director & D, 2024
Interim Executive Director & D → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$23K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Ally Walchak
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Archer
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Doorley
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Gray
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ovink
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Nicola Hill (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Chelsea McCreight (2024) — Vice President
- Former: David Schenz (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Erin Aiello (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Iva Markicevic (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Cadwallader (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cori Ruktanonchai (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Traud (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jess Nguyen (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Krista Liguori (2023) — President
- Former: Jennifer Simonetti (2021–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Shannon Coleman (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tiffany Wright (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alyx Carrasquel (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chloe Hamer (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Millicent Cavanaugh (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Kramer (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Zoe Diener (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Turner (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to Sophie Drew (Interim Ed/D).
Frequently asked questions about New River Abortion Access Fund
What is New River Abortion Access Fund?
New River Abortion Access Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Blacksburg, VA.
Where does New River Abortion Access Fund operate?
New River Abortion Access Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.
What is New River Abortion Access Fund's EIN?
New River Abortion Access Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2154547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
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