The Burning River Foundation Inc
The foundation provides extensive education and resources for ecological conservation and the benefits thereof; this includes the environmental protection, scientific exploration, historic preservation and sustainable future of the great lakes, river waters, and northeast Ohio watersheds and their surrounding environments.
The Burning River Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Burning River Foundation Inc reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $5,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $109,853
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,046
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $2,046
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $6,042
- -75.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Burning River Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $100K (2020). In 2025 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Edward High School Lakewood, OH | Sustainability Program | $10,000 |
| Drink Local Drink Tap Cleveland, OH | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,853 | $2,046 | $6,042 | $5,000 | Total only | $2,046 |
| 2024 | $113,849 | $1,509 | $24,580 | $20,000 | 2 | $1,509 |
| 2023 | $136,920 | — | $872 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $137,792 | — | $12,027 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $149,819 | $19 | $2,462 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $150,586 | $6,005 | $101,511 | $100,000 | 1 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Burning River Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Burning River Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $110K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Burning River Foundation Inc is led by Patrick Conway, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Conway
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Doyle
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gareth Vaughan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Manderfield
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Saul Kliorys (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Burning River Foundation Inc
How much does The Burning River Foundation Inc give each year?
The Burning River Foundation Inc reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is The Burning River Foundation Inc?
The Burning River Foundation Inc reported $110K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is The Burning River Foundation Inc?
The Burning River Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Cleveland, OH. It holds $110K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Burning River Foundation Inc operate?
The Burning River Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Burning River Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Burning River Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4353786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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