River City Foundation
River City Foundation is a private foundation based in Dexter, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists grants to Michigan organizations working in areas including community philanthropy, rehabilitation, nature education, hospice care, housing, and community services.
River City Foundation at a glance
In short: River City Foundation gave $1.4M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $193K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,350,015
- -52.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -46.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $192,859
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,009
- Total assets
- $29,437,079
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to River City Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2287 Hillside Court, Dexter, MI 48130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who River City Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($500K). Together the top 7 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 45 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How River City Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2019) to $2.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Comprehensive Building Project | $500,004 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Childrens Rehab Hospital and Pediatric Initiative Program | $300,000 |
| Blandford Nature Center Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $200,002 |
| Hospice of Michigan Inc Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $100,009 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $100,000 |
| John Ball Zoo Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $100,000 |
| North Kent Connect Rockford, MI | General Support | $50,000 |
Ready to take the next step with River City Foundation?
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 | $29,437,079 | $1,225,470 | $1,687,375 | $1,350,015 | 7 | $1,360,586 | $691,431 | $1,697,123 |
| 2024 | $29,898,984 | $26,565,575 | $3,065,238 | $2,852,743 | 13 | $2,852,763 | $3,158,779 | $1,438,792 |
| 2023 | $6,398,647 | $2,378,463 | $259,720 | $227,021 | 9 | $227,041 | $154,078 | $270,760 |
| 2022 | $4,279,904 | $787,567 | $1,388,729 | $1,364,352 | 12 | $1,364,372 | $305,573 | $302,321 |
| 2021 | $4,881,066 | $140,952 | $169,343 | $150,800 | 4 | — | $122,409 | $305,609 |
| 2020 | $4,909,457 | $5,203,598 | $1,200,565 | $1,184,706 | 14 | — | $156,752 | $238,775 |
| 2019 | $906,424 | $40,883 | $150,193 | $143,500 | 25 | — | $86,627 | $75,331 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, River City Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a community foundation, a rehabilitation hospital foundation, a nature center, a hospice organization, a Habitat for Humanity affiliate, a zoo, and a community organization.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Grand Rapids Community Foundation says it works to create a thriving and equitable West Michigan; Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation says it raises funds for hospital capital, expansion, and program improvements; and Blandford Nature Center describes education and community programs focused on the environment, natural spaces, and sustainable practices. Hospice of Michigan says it provides hospice expertise and support to patients and families, while Habitat for Humanity of Kent County describes bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 7 grants totaling $1,350,015. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $500,004, with a median of $100,009. The largest awards were $500,004 to Grand Rapids Community Foundation for a comprehensive building project, $300,000 to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation for a children’s rehabilitation hospital and pediatric initiative program, and $200,002 to Blandford Nature Center for general support. Other reported awards included $100,009 to Hospice of Michigan, $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, $100,000 to John Ball Zoo, and $50,000 to North Kent Connect.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne Kittendorf as president/director, Jeffrey D. Kittendorf as secretary/treasurer, and Heidi Betz as vice president/director.
River City Foundation is led by Anne Kittendorf, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Kittendorf
President & Director
Director → President, 2023
President → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Betz
Vice President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D. Kittendorf
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Heidi Thornton (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Thomas G. Kyros (2019–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Kenneth Betz (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 City Foundation
How much does River City Foundation give each year?
River City Foundation gave $1.4M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.9M across 13 grants.
What is River City Foundation's typical grant size?
River City Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,009, and its average grant was $192,859, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does River City Foundation give grants?
River City Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (5 grants).
Does River City Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of River City Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are River City Foundation's largest grantees?
River City Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($500,004), Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation ($300,000) and Blandford Nature Center ($200,002), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is River City Foundation?
River City Foundation reported $29.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does River City Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a community foundation, a rehabilitation hospital foundation, a nature center, a hospice organization, a Habitat for Humanity affiliate, a zoo, and a community organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from River City Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is River City Foundation's EIN?
River City Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2966996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does River City Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in River City Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Meijer Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
The Meijer Foundation supports hunger relief, health and wellness, disaster relief, environmental stewardship, and youth development, with a stated focus on communities across Meijer’s six-state footprint. Recent giving ranged from $1.6 million across 28 grants in 2024 to $12 million across 92 grants in 2023; a typical grant size is not established. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Assets
—
Grants
28
Total Given
$1.6M
CDV5 Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
CDV5 Foundation funds children’s health and wellness, mental health, entrepreneurship—especially among women and youth—American values, and direct assistance, primarily in Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan, with support for select regions elsewhere. In 2024, grants ranged from $7,500 to $925,000, with a median of $25,000. It accepts applications at any time through its online portal and reviews requests on a rolling basis.
Assets
$72.2M
Grants
59
Total Given
$4.2M
Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
The foundation supports leadership and nonprofit capacity building, family well-being in West Michigan, and education freedom, with grants also spanning community development, arts, education, trails, and public policy. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $1 million, with a median of $20,000; giving is focused on West Michigan, though it also funds organizations elsewhere. It accepts applications through an online portal on a rolling basis.
Assets
$47.6M
Grants
91
Total Given
$7.1M
Corewell Health Group Return
Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health funds community health and wellness, including nutritious food, safe housing, mental health care, and access to care for underserved populations, as well as aligned community sponsorships. Its 2024 reported grants had a median of $20,000; listed programs offer awards from up to $20,000 to $150,000, primarily in Southwest Michigan and Kent County. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.8B
Grants
3
Total Given
$172K
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Wolverine World Wide Foundation
Rockford, MI
The Wolverine World Wide Foundation funds healthy living and outdoor access, education and inclusion in skilled trades, and industry and community programs, with a stated focus on West Michigan, Boston, Richmond, and London. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts written requests, and an application can be requested by email.
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
19
Total Given
$509K
More similar funders
More Funders in Michigan
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from River City Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
River City Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?