River City Foundation
River City Foundation is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $429K.
River City Foundation at a glance
In short: River City Foundation gave $104K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,368
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -70.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,874
- +289.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $7,742,125
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who River City Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hosco Shift Inc ($91K). Together the top 5 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2023) to $104K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hosco Shift Inc St. Louis, MO | Donation of farm equipment, vehicles, office equipment, and furniture to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $90,882 |
| Hidden Valley -RCO Children's Ski C Wildwood, MO | Donations of coats, gloves, hats made to stl children of low income families participating in winter outdoor recreation program | $7,486 |
| Friends of Carondelet Park St. Louis, MO | To ensure the parks stability as an icon for surronding neighborhoods and to accelerate improvements that provide a wholesome environment where visitors will enjoy recreational activities and be inspired by the historical legacy and unique natural habitat of one of st. Louis' oldest and most beautiful parks | $2,500 |
| Missouri Whitewater Association St. Louis, MO | To encourage growth of paddling as a beneficial recreational sport and recognized competitve sport, to teach paddling skills, river safety techniques, first aid, and outfitting, to sponsor river trips, and other outdoor activities, and to educate club members and the general public about the sport and about river conservation. | $2,000 |
| Chain of Rocks Community Association St. Louis, MO | To promote the common good and social welfare of the community of north st. Louis city and parks | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,742,125 | $2,604,160 | $2,735,255 | $104,368 | 5 | $1,304,085 | $429,077 |
| 2023 | $8,199,213 | $1,428,859 | $2,796,974 | $91,022 | 17 | $1,695,324 | $332,665 |
| 2022 | $9,451,167 | $6,853,055 | $1,098,632 | — | — | $721,878 | $2,345,515 |
| 2021 | $6,082,238 | $8,112,397 | $684,997 | — | — | $409,051 | $302,698 |
| 2020 | $236,470 | $802,664 | $540,916 | — | — | — | $33,748 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
River City Foundation is led by Andrew L. Yawitz, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew L. Yawitz
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $2K (2024)
Matthew Green
Executive Director & Secretary
Director & Secretary → Executive Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$57K (2023) → $100K (2024)
Alice Yawitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Matthew Green (Executive Director/Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about River City Foundation
How much does River City Foundation give each year?
River City Foundation gave $104K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 17 grants.
What is River City Foundation's typical grant size?
River City Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $20,874, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does River City Foundation give grants?
River City Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (4 grants).
Does River City Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of River City Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are River City Foundation's largest grantees?
River City Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hosco Shift Inc ($90,882), Hidden Valley -RCO Children's Ski C ($7,486) and Friends of Carondelet Park ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is River City Foundation?
River City Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is River City Foundation?
River City Foundation is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $7.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is River City Foundation's EIN?
River City Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2204032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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