RIVER NETWORK GROWS AND STRENGTHENS A TRANSFORMATIONAL NATIONAL NETWORK OF WATER, JUSTICE AND RIVER ADVOCATES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
-8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$309K
-10.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
-17.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+9.3% YoY
About River Network
Based on IRS filings
River Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BOULDER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $309K. Net investment income was $90K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,246,459 | $3,562,210 | $3,721,825 |
| Revenue | $3,703,029 | $3,210,384 | $4,468,341 |
| Expenses | $4,150,762 | $3,278,755 | $3,683,575 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $90,457 | $51,809 | $530 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Groundwork USA ($50,525), Lower Ninth Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development ($44,075), Communities of Love in Action ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amigos Bravos Taos, NM | RIVER CONSERVATION | $12,950 |
| Children's Forest of Central Oregon Bend, OR | RIVER CONSERVATION | $13,300 |
| Communities of Love in Action Houston, TX | RIVER CONSERVATION | $25,000 |
| Community Water Center Visalia, CA | RIVER CONSERVATION | $5,500 |
| Conservation Northwest Seattle, WA | RIVER CONSERVATION | $10,500 |
| Friends of the Metolius Sherman, OR | RIVER CONSERVATION | $7,000 |
| Groundwork USA Yonkers, NY | RIVER CONSERVATION | $50,525 |
| Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc Louisville, KY | RIVER CONSERVATION | $7,000 |
| Kern River Conservancy Wofford Heights, CA | RIVER CONSERVATION | $7,000 |
| Lower Ninth Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development New Orleans, LA | RIVER CONSERVATION | $44,075 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIA BLATT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BILL BRANDT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| NICOLE LAMPE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANDREW FAHLUND | CHAIR | — | — |
| MONICA LEWIS-PATRICK | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BOB SPROULL | TREASURER | — | — |
| PAULA GARCIA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| PAULINA LOPEZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MEKAYLE HOUGHTON | VICE CHAIR | — | — |
| RICHARD ROOS-COLLINS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SCOTT MILLER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RAJAN SHUKLA | PRESIDENT/CEO | — | $201,800 |
| HEMA PRADO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JULIAN GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| EMILY WARREN ARMITANO | SECRETARY | — | — |
| KEVIN JEFFREY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOHN WEISS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BARBARA LONG | VP FINANCE, OPS AND PEOPLE | — | $122,998 |
| LISA RUNKEL | EMPLOYEE | — | $120,488 |
| DIANA TOLEDO | EMPLOYEE | — | $120,075 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Network?
River Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BOULDER, CO. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is River Network?
As of 2024, River Network holds $3.2M in total assets with $3.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $309K in 2024.
Where does River Network operate?
River Network has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does River Network award?
In 2024, River Network awarded 23 grants totaling $309K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is River Network's EIN?
River Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0969979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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