The River Foundation
PROVIDE FUNDING TO CHARITIES IN FULFILLMENT OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC. ("NCCF"), BY EMPOWERING AND MINISTERING TO THE WEAK AND THE POOR, TO ASSIST IN TRAINING DISCIPLES, AND TO PARTNER WITH CHRIST-CENTERED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS AND STAND FOR THE TRUTH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$788K
+38.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+37.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+37.2% YoY
About The River Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The River Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in STANFORD, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $788K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $273.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $788,448 | $567,655 | $908,452 |
| Revenue | $2,925,329 | $1,697,227 | $3,230,875 |
| Expenses | $2,701,887 | $2,035,289 | $3,153,538 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $273 | $367 | $357 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc ($2,348,500), Highlands College ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC ALPHARETTA, GA | SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION | $2,348,500 |
| HIGHLANDS COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM, AL | GROWTH | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSE T CORRELL | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN | 4 | — |
| ANGELA CORRELL | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| W SCOTT STEELE | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BOYD BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID H WILLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADRIENNE CORRELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TED MILLER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The River Foundation?
As of 2024, The River Foundation holds $788K in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $2.4M in 2024.
Where does The River Foundation operate?
The River Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky.
What size grants does The River Foundation award?
In 2024, The River Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The River Foundation's EIN?
The River Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1190262. 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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