River Cats Foundation Inc
Support of family and youth based in organizations in the greater sacramento, California area.
River Cats Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: River Cats Foundation Inc gave $49K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,601
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,200
- -72.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Total assets
- $111,756
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to River Cats Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from River Cats Foundation Inc
Who River Cats Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mustard Seed School ($33K). Together the top 3 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How River Cats Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $78K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $49K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mustard Seed School Sacramento, CA | Proceeds from legislative all star game (benefitting partner) rcf is pass through | $32,851 |
| 916 Ink Sacramento, CA | General Purpose | $8,250 |
| The Greenhouse Sacramento, CA | Proceeds from legislative all star game (benefitting partner) rcf is pass through | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,756 | $120,262 | $110,925 | $48,601 | 3 | $3,012 |
| 2023 | $96,844 | $122,902 | $104,125 | $58,130 | 1 | $99 |
| 2022 | $58,392 | $112,059 | $82,794 | $49,417 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $29,127 | $82,244 | $102,856 | $77,959 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $54,739 | $12,744 | $62,104 | $5,952 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About River Cats Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
River Cats Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $112K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
River Cats Foundation Inc is led by John Rinehart, President & Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Rinehart
President & Chairman
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Coletti
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Strika
CFO & Director
CFO & Officer → CFO & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Savage
Director
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Dorso
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matina Kolokotronis
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeff Savage (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Cats Foundation Inc
How much does River Cats Foundation Inc give each year?
River Cats Foundation Inc gave $49K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $58K across 1 grant.
What is River Cats Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
River Cats Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,250, and its average grant was $16,200, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does River Cats Foundation Inc give grants?
River Cats Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (3 grants).
Does River Cats Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of River Cats Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is River Cats Foundation Inc?
River Cats Foundation Inc reported $112K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $120K.
What is River Cats Foundation Inc's EIN?
River Cats Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3367617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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