River Branch Foundation
River Branch Foundation is a private foundation based in Ponte Vedra, Florida. It supports environmental issues, with particular emphasis on permanent land protection, and has special ties to the Jacksonville beaches and northeast Florida.
River Branch Foundation at a glance
In short: River Branch Foundation gave $10.5M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $420K), mostly in Florida. 52% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,495,000
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $419,800
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $230,000
- Total assets
- $10,263,045
- -39.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (13 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to River Branch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from recognized nonprofit organizations; it has no prescribed application format. Submit a written letter of no more than three pages describing the project, with an organization description, board and staff list, most recent independent CPA-prepared financial statement, estimated project budget with line items, and IRS tax-exempt ruling. Grants are made at the foundation’s discretion to organizations recognized by the IRS as charitable organizations. Proposal analysis and any needed interviews take place in May and November; funds are disbursed in June and December. Applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the year and may be held for the next funding cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Trustee The River Branch Foundation
Mailing address: 830 Aia North Suite 13 Box 132, Ponte Vedra, FL 32062
Phone: (904) 396-5831
Website: https://riverbranchfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from River Branch Foundation
Who River Branch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Conservation Fund ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 94 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes special ties to the Jacksonville beaches and northeast Florida. In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients, 21% to Virginia, 11% to New Mexico, 10% to New Jersey, and 4% to Colorado. The filing states that most grantees are in the Jacksonville area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is River Branch Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 25 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $516K; repeat grants $316K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $240K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 426% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $845K (2023) to $12.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $10.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Conservation Fund Arlington, VA | Provide for Program Services | $2,000,000 |
| University of North Florida Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Provide for Program Services | $1,060,000 |
| Taos Land Trust Taos, NM | Provide for Program Services | $1,020,000 |
| Audubon Florida Miami, FL | Provide for Program Services | $1,000,000 |
| Hunterdon Land Trust Flemington, NJ | Provide for Program Services | $1,000,000 |
| Alachua Conservation Trust Gainesville, FL | Provide for Program Services | $620,000 |
| Jacksonville Community Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Provide for Program Services | $500,000 |
| Natureconnect Florida Atlantic Beach, FL | Provide for Program Services | $500,000 |
| Ecoflight Aspen, CO | Provide for Program Services | $430,000 |
| WJCT Inc Jacksonville, FL | Provide for Program Services | $400,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,263,045 | $4,123,486 | $10,677,786 | $10,495,000 | 25 | $10,501,771 | $4,003,750 | $848,640 |
| 2024 | $16,884,319 | $8,752,269 | $11,871,992 | $12,315,000 | 27 | $12,321,637 | $8,580,494 | $2,011,897 |
| 2023 | $19,937,242 | $3,307,946 | $1,059,550 | $845,000 | 11 | $850,731 | $3,144,890 | $1,362,175 |
| 2022 | $17,679,906 | $2,687,137 | $2,203,263 | $1,995,000 | 18 | $2,001,628 | $2,520,999 | $1,389,069 |
| 2021 | $17,203,480 | $2,265,733 | $2,364,099 | $2,171,154 | 13 | $2,175,401 | $2,087,186 | $1,524,400 |
| 2020 | $17,351,525 | $3,216,860 | $1,403,925 | $1,214,000 | 16 | — | $3,091,951 | $1,221,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, River Branch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $849K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it is interested in environmental issues, especially permanent land protection. Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work: Taos Land Trust describes its mission as conserving open, productive, and natural lands in northern New Mexico; Hunterdon Land Trust focuses on permanent preservation of open space and farmland, natural-resource stewardship, and community programs; and Alachua Conservation Trust works to protect natural, historic, scenic, and recreational resources in and around Alachua County.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in education and community support. The University of North Florida Foundation says it provides financial support to UNF students and programs, while WJCT describes a mission involving lifelong learning and civic engagement.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 25 grants totaling $10,495,000 in 2025, compared with 27 grants totaling $12,315,000 in 2024 and 11 grants totaling $845,000 in 2023. In 2025, grants ranged from $10,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $230,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $2,000,000 to The Conservation Fund, $1,060,000 to the University of North Florida Foundation, $1,020,000 to Taos Land Trust, and $1,000,000 each to Audubon Florida and Hunterdon Land Trust. The listed purposes for these grants were to provide program services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Johnson Duke as director and Kari Jenkins, Simon Gregg, and Jason Gregg as trustees.
River Branch Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Gregg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Johnson Duke
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Simon Gregg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kari Jenkins
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judith Leroux (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 River Branch Foundation
How much does River Branch Foundation give each year?
River Branch Foundation gave $10.5M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12.3M across 27 grants.
What is River Branch Foundation's typical grant size?
River Branch Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $230,000, and its average grant was $419,800, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from River Branch Foundation that year got $516K on average.
Where does River Branch Foundation give grants?
River Branch Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (21%) and New Mexico (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (6 grants) and Tallahassee, FL (2 grants).
Does River Branch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on River Branch Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide for Program Services" (25 grants).
Who are River Branch Foundation's largest grantees?
River Branch Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Conservation Fund ($2,000,000), University of North Florida Foundation ($1,060,000) and Taos Land Trust ($1,020,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is River Branch Foundation?
River Branch Foundation reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $849K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does River Branch Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it is interested in environmental issues, especially permanent land protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from River Branch Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from recognized nonprofit organizations; it has no prescribed application format. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is River Branch Foundation's EIN?
River Branch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6054887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does River Branch Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). River Branch Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/river-branch-foundation-morg_401ce0daf4224d00b88b0ebf7f218625
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