THE RIVER VALE EDUCATIONAL FUND (RVEF) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES INDEPENDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. THE GOAL OF THE RVEF IS TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDING TO HELP MAINTAIN THE DISTRICT'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE. THE RIVER VALE EDUCATIONAL FUND PROVIDES PRIVATELY-RAISED, NON-TAX DOLLAR FINANCING THAT WILL ASSIST IN GUARANTEEING THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE THE FINEST EDUCATION EXPERIENCES FOR EACH AND EVERY STUDENT.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$309K
+38.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$309K
+38.1% YoY
About River Vale Educational Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
River Vale Educational Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $309K. Net investment income was $67K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,627,547 | $2,386,984 | $2,122,346 |
| Revenue | $1,787,055 | $1,592,294 | $1,470,005 |
| Expenses | $1,469,840 | $1,281,462 | $1,130,788 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $66,686 | $67,022 | $32,912 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include River Vale Board of Education ($308,786).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RIVER VALE BOARD OF EDUCATION RIVER VALE, NJ | INCOME AND MONEY RAISED BY THE RIVER VALE EDUCATIONAL FUND ARE INVESTED BACK INTO THE THREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT. THESE INVESTMENTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, TEACHER GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY FOR CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES, FACILITY UPGRADES, LAPTOPS FOR LANGUAGE ART CLASSES AND THE SPONSORSHIP OF SCHOOL RUN PROGRAMS. | $308,786 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS GALLIONE | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| HEIDI MARKELL | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| GREGORY NOORIGIAN | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| KELLY IPPOLITO | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| PETER AJALAT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MELISSA SIGNORE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| STEPHEN RUSSINI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Vale Educational Fund Inc?
River Vale Educational Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is River Vale Educational Fund Inc?
As of 2025, River Vale Educational Fund Inc holds $2.6M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $309K in 2025.
Where does River Vale Educational Fund Inc operate?
River Vale Educational Fund Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What size grants does River Vale Educational Fund Inc award?
In 2025, River Vale Educational Fund Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $309K — an average of about $309K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is River Vale Educational Fund Inc's EIN?
River Vale Educational Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3830615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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