Rivian Foundation
The Rivian Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Irvine, California. It supports conservation, clean energy access, and community stewardship to help safeguard a healthy planet for future generations.
Rivian Foundation at a glance
In short: Rivian Foundation gave $6.6M across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $122K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,580,000
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $121,852
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $656,421,148
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (37% 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 Rivian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14600 Myford Rd, Irvine, CA 92606
Phone: (212) 336-2978
Website: https://rivianfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rivian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Wildlands Conservancy ($900K). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 46 grants of 96 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its grantmaking is currently focused on the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants included recipients in multiple states and Puerto Rico; California accounted for 37% of grant dollars, followed by Virginia at 10%, the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania at 8% each, and Colorado at 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rivian Foundation gives
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.4M (2024) to $6.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wildlands Conservancy Oak Glen, CA | To support restoration activities in the mojave national preserve | $900,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA | To support the rlf public lands and sustainable energy program and to protect nature in the united states | $850,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust (Orca) Jenkintown, PA | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | To support collaboration needed to protect landscapes in California | $500,000 |
| Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy Washington, DC | To support capacity-building efforts for native American tribes to initiate clean energy projects | $250,000 |
| Global Impact Washington, DC | To Support the Siting Clean Collaborative | $250,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation Durango, CO | To support community-led efforts to protect U.S. public lands | $200,000 |
| Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust Vieques, PR | To support mangrove and seagrass restoration efforts in Puerto Rico | $185,000 |
| Indian Land Tenure Foundation Little Canada, MN | To support efforts to advance nature-based solutions on tribal lands | $150,000 |
| Society for the Protection of Underground Networks Dover, DE | To support the study of fungi in us deserts and Alaska to improve conservation and boost soil health | $150,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $656,421,148 | $742,560 | $5,333,433 | $6,580,000 | 54 | $6,663,545 | $636,166 | $6,448,783 |
| 2024 | $662,408,632 | $87,615,284 | $9,859,671 | $6,355,000 | 42 | $6,505,687 | $1,086,676 | $2,029,547 |
| 2023 | $24,797,657 | $24,985,776 | $188,119 | — | — | $123,250 | $798,907 | $743,972 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rivian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.4M 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
The foundation’s mission is to safeguard a healthy planet for future generations by protecting and restoring the natural world and accelerating clean energy solutions. Its stated focus areas are local stewardship of healthy lands and waters, access to nature, natural climate solutions, clean energy solutions for people and planet, and responsible approaches to transition minerals.
Examples of supported organizations reflect those themes. The Wildlands Conservancy describes its mission as preserving the earth’s beauty and biodiversity and helping children experience nature. Resources Legacy Fund describes its work as strategic grantmaking and program support focused on areas including climate, water, nature, wildfire resilience, conservation, and ocean protection. The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy describes itself as providing no-cost capacity-building support to tribes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $6.58 million. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $900,000, with a median award of $60,000. In 2024, it reported 42 grants totaling $6.355 million. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 54 grants totaling $6.6 million.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $900,000 to The Wildlands Conservancy for restoration activities in Mojave National Preserve; $850,000 to Resources Legacy Fund for its Public Lands and Sustainable Energy Program and nature protection in the United States; and $500,000 each to National Philanthropic Trust (ORCA) for general operating support and The Nature Conservancy for collaboration to protect California landscapes. The foundation also awarded $250,000 each to Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy for tribal clean-energy project capacity-building and Global Impact for the Siting Clean Collaborative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Rose Marcario as Chair; Anisa Kamadoli Costa as President and Trustee; Ed Norton and RJ Scaringe as Trustees; and Heath Nero as Executive Director. Samara Rudolph is listed as Senior Director, and Jamie Chung and Claire McDonough as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. The 2025 filing lists Rose Marcario, Anisa Costa, Edward M. Norton, and Robert Scaringe as trustees, with Jamie Chung as Secretary and Claire McDonough as Treasurer.
Rivian Foundation is led by Anisa Costa, President & Trustee on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anisa Costa
President & Trustee
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Marcario
Chair & Trustee
On filings since 2022
4.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Scaringe
Trustee
President & Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward M. Norton
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire McDonough
Treasurer
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Chung
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Rivian Foundation
How much does Rivian Foundation give each year?
Rivian Foundation gave $6.6M across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6.4M across 42 grants.
What is Rivian Foundation's typical grant size?
Rivian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $121,852, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rivian Foundation give grants?
Rivian Foundation's top state is California, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (10%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does Rivian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of Rivian Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rivian Foundation's largest grantees?
Rivian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Wildlands Conservancy ($900,000), Resources Legacy Fund ($850,000) and National Philanthropic Trust (Orca) ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rivian Foundation?
Rivian Foundation reported $656.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rivian Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to safeguard a healthy planet for future generations by protecting and restoring the natural world and accelerating clean energy solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rivian Foundation?
The foundation 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 Rivian Foundation's EIN?
Rivian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3878063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Rivian 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Rivian Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rivian-foundation-morg_840ce961dd1d49ccae41a1e8937ca646
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