Rivas Leadership Project

Public charity · Grantmaker Sisters, OR EIN: 92-4020370

Rivas Leadership Project is a Form 990-EZ (a small public charity) based in Sisters, Oregon. Its 2024 filing says it conducts research and advances initiatives to improve public health, education, and economic opportunity across California.

Key facts about Rivas Leadership Project

EIN
92-4020370
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-EZ, 2024
Total assets
$86,458

Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ · View filing

Total Assets

$86K

+40.6% YoY

Revenue

$25K

-97.8% YoY

Expenses

$25

-100.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The project’s 2024 filing describes its work as conducting research and advancing initiatives to improve public health, education, and economic opportunity across California.

Its 2023 grants included organizations with varied missions. El Teatro Campesino says its mission is “to make teatro a creator of vibrant community.” The Dolores Huerta Action Fund says it works to empower historically disenfranchised communities to activate voters, influence elections, shape policy, and achieve fair political representation. Martha’s Kitchen says it provides hot meals and food to people in need, including through food distributed to families and other organizations.

Grantmaking

In 2023, the project gave $505,000 through 14 grants, an average of about $36,071 per grant. Listed recipients include El Teatro Campesino ($125,000), the Dolores Huerta Action Fund ($30,000), and Martha’s Kitchen ($25,000). The 2024 filing reports no grants.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The project’s filing describes its initiatives as focused across California. The three listed 2023 grantees are based in San Juan Bautista, Bakersfield, and San Jose, California.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

HollisterSan Juan BautistaBakersfieldGilroyModestoOxnardSalinasSan JoseSpreckelsWatsonville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K14 grants2023 0 grants2024

In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $505K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $86,458 $25,000 $25 0
2023 $61,483 $1,140,000 $1,078,517 $505,000 across 14 grants
Revenue
Expenses
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2023 2024
Metric20242023
Total Assets$86,458$61,483
Revenue$25,000$1,140,000
Expenses$25$1,078,517

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Kathy Tiffany as President, Krystal Lomanto as Board Member, and Jeri Hernandez as SecretaryTreasurer.

Rivas Leadership Project is led by Kathy Tiffany, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kathy Tiffany

    President

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeri Hernandez

    Secretarytreasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Krystal Lomanto

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Bob Tiffany (2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Juan Uranga (2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Margie Barrios (2023) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 220 S Pine St Ste 109, Sisters, OR 97759
Phone: (949) 441-5352

Frequently asked questions about Rivas Leadership Project

How large is Rivas Leadership Project?

Rivas Leadership Project reported $86K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $25K.

What does Rivas Leadership Project fund?

The project’s 2024 filing describes its work as conducting research and advancing initiatives to improve public health, education, and economic opportunity across California. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Rivas Leadership Project?

Rivas Leadership Project has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

Where does Rivas Leadership Project make grants?

The project’s filing describes its initiatives as focused across California. The three listed 2023 grantees are based in San Juan Bautista, Bakersfield, and San Jose, California.

What is Rivas Leadership Project's EIN?

Rivas Leadership Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-4020370. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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