Rio Bravo Rumble
Rio Bravo Rumble is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Bakersfield, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $31K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K.
Rio Bravo Rumble at a glance
In short: Rio Bravo Rumble gave $13K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,000
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,500
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $30,963
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rio Bravo Rumble funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bike Bakersfield ($10K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rio Bravo Rumble gives
- Giving grew 333% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bike Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | To support biking for fun DBA Bike bakersfield | $10,000 |
| Orlie's Shoe Drive Bakersfield, CA | To assist in providing shoes to under privilaged children | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,963 | $45,249 | $37,252 | $13,000 | 2 | $13,000 |
| 2024 | $22,966 | $36,098 | $32,676 | $11,000 | 2 | $11,000 |
| 2023 | $19,544 | $47,017 | $36,241 | $10,500 | 2 | $10,500 |
| 2022 | $8,768 | $30,480 | $23,044 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 |
| 2021 | $1,332 | — | $6,863 | $4,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $8,195 | $32,907 | $24,712 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rio Bravo Rumble is led by Brian Monroe, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Monroe
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Schafer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracie Monroe
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tracy Monroe (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rio Bravo Rumble
How much does Rio Bravo Rumble give each year?
Rio Bravo Rumble gave $13K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
How large is Rio Bravo Rumble?
Rio Bravo Rumble reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $45K.
What is Rio Bravo Rumble?
Rio Bravo Rumble is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Bakersfield, CA. It holds $31K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Rio Bravo Rumble operate?
Rio Bravo Rumble has awarded grants in California.
What is Rio Bravo Rumble's EIN?
Rio Bravo Rumble's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3226770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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