RIFF Foundation is a private family foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2017. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity dedicated to supporting grassroots movements and community-led initiatives focused on social, economic, and environmental justice.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.1M
-0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
-2.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7.0M
+191.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
RIFF Foundation works to support grassroots movements fighting for self-determination and collective liberation. The foundation emphasizes that contemporary social, economic, and ecological crises require an unwavering commitment to community-led power building and advancing transformational solutions.
The foundation's grantmaking strategy centers on:
- Communities at the Center — Centering the voices and leadership of frontline communities
- Uplifting Intersectionality — Recognizing interconnected systems of oppression
- Building Power — Supporting community organizing and movement building
- Supporting the Sparks — Nurturing emerging initiatives and leaders
- Movement Building — Strengthening collective action for change
- Culture Change — Supporting cultural shifts toward justice
- Healing & Resilience — Investing in community healing and resilience
The foundation supports community organizations and movements advancing racial, economic, gender, and environmental justice.
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants.
Grant Range
$10,000
Average Grant
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RIFF Foundation focuses its grantmaking in:
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Washington, D.C.
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $32.2 million
- Annual Revenue: $12.4 million
- Annual Expenses: $7.69 million
- Total Liabilities: $39,700
- Expense Ratio: 61.9% of total revenue spent on programs
Year-over-year growth: Assets increased 2.6% from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,072,524 | $32,203,689 | $24,920,566 |
| Revenue | $6,626,974 | $12,415,018 | $8,608,786 |
| Expenses | $7,714,478 | $7,685,433 | $7,556,761 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,145,990 | $7,396,458 | $7,268,796 |
| Net Investment Income | $638,632 | $463,255 | $90,885 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,615,705 | $1,423,797 | $1,292,431 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Nancy Vinal — President (serves without compensation)
- Pamela Kohlberg — Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- Samuel Vinal — Secretary (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Vinal | President | 5 | — |
| Pamela Kohlberg | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Samuel Vinal | Secretary | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Website: radicalimaginationfoundation.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 961510 Boston, MA 02196-1510
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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