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.
The River Foundation at a glance
In short: The River Foundation gave $3.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.0M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,999,660
- +27.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,999,660
- +154.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,999,660
- Total assets
- $613,672
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The River Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc ($3.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The River Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $3.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA | Supported Organization | $2,999,660 |
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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 | $613,672 | $3,165,398 | $3,345,700 | $2,999,660 | 1 | $788 |
| 2024 | $788,448 | $2,925,329 | $2,701,887 | $2,358,500 | 2 | $273 |
| 2023 | $567,655 | $1,697,227 | $2,035,289 | $1,718,400 | 2 | $367 |
| 2022 | $908,452 | $3,230,875 | $3,153,538 | $2,766,920 | 2 | $357 |
| 2021 | $826,058 | $1,621,737 | $1,488,073 | $1,134,005 | 1 | $252 |
| 2020 | $697,756 | $2,437,280 | $1,857,939 | $1,555,000 | 2 | $280 |
About The River Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The River Foundation is a public charity, based in Stanford, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $614K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $788.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The River Foundation is led by Adrienne Correll, Director & Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adrienne Correll
Director & Executive Director
Director → Director & Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse T. Correll
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Correll
Director & Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boyd Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David H. Wills
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Scott Steele
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cunningham
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Miller
Treasurer
Treasurer From → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 River Foundation
How much does The River Foundation give each year?
The River Foundation gave $3.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 2 grants.
How large is The River Foundation?
The River Foundation reported $614K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
Where does The River Foundation operate?
The River Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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