River Valley Charities Inc
Raise money to fund area backpack programs, and food shelves, for low income families with children.
River Valley Charities Inc at a glance
In short: River Valley Charities Inc gave $104K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,488
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $17,415
- Median grant
- $13,747
- Total assets
- $143,676
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who River Valley Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp St Croix ($33K). Together the top 6 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp St Croix Hudson, WI | Food Assistance | $32,500 |
| Hudson Backpack Program Hudson, WI | Food Assistance | $27,247 |
| Our Neighbor's Place River Falls, WI | Food Assistance | $17,247 |
| Grace Place - Salvation Army New Richmond, WI | Food Assistance | $10,247 |
| Operation Help Hudson, WI | Food Assistance | $10,247 |
| Baldwin Woodville Backpack Program Baldwin, WI | Food Assistance | $7,000 |
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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 | $143,676 | $193,015 | $212,405 | $104,488 | 6 | $2,411 |
| 2023 | $164,539 | $109,054 | $45,023 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $105,860 | $134,586 | $155,419 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $126,693 | $89,512 | $142,993 | — | — | — |
About River Valley Charities Inc
Based on IRS filings
River Valley Charities Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Hudson, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $144K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
River Valley Charities Inc is led by David Tyvoll, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Tyvoll
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hughes
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Rhode
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Greene
Director
President → Director & Past President, 2023
Director & Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Jaynes
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joette Barr
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Linneman
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Rubin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Grupe
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Yanish
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Johnson
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$21K (2023) → $49K (2024)
Greg Young
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Olson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Weller
Vice President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jackson Rhode (2022) — Director
- Former: Mandee Puente (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $49K, to Andy Johnson (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about River Valley Charities Inc
How much does River Valley Charities Inc give each year?
River Valley Charities Inc gave $104K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is River Valley Charities Inc's typical grant size?
River Valley Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,747, and its average grant was $17,415, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does River Valley Charities Inc give grants?
River Valley Charities Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, WI (3 grants).
Does River Valley Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on River Valley Charities Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Assistance" (6 grants).
Who are River Valley Charities Inc's largest grantees?
River Valley Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Camp St Croix ($32,500), Hudson Backpack Program ($27,247) and Our Neighbor's Place ($17,247), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is River Valley Charities Inc?
River Valley Charities Inc reported $144K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $193K.
What is River Valley Charities Inc?
River Valley Charities Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Hudson, WI. It holds $144K in total assets as of 2024.
What is River Valley Charities Inc's EIN?
River Valley Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1535590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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