The Round River Foundation
The Round River Foundation is a private foundation, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $178K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Round River Foundation at a glance
In short: The Round River Foundation gave $15K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,251
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,695
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $177,822
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Round River Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Groundwork Hudson Valley ($5K). Together the top 9 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Round River Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2932% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $503 (2021) to $19K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwork Hudson Valley Yonkers, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust Montpelier, VT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bronx River Alliance Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Rocking the Boat Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Save the Sound New Haven, CT | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Contributions from K-1S Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $1 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,822 | $14,947 | $21,350 | $15,251 | 9 | $15,251 | $8,898 | $10,894 |
| 2023 | $192,096 | $9,498 | $19,028 | $13,001 | 9 | $13,001 | $3,600 | $11,571 |
| 2022 | $192,283 | $16,513 | $19,907 | $12,706 | 8 | $12,706 | $9,312 | $12,147 |
| 2021 | $218,405 | $-16,616 | $7,161 | $503 | 2 | $503 | — | $13,322 |
| 2020 | $236,526 | $25,346 | $24,626 | $18,503 | 10 | — | $19,300 | $13,189 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Round River Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Round River Foundation is led by Jeffrey S. Myers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey S. Myers
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Farren-Myers
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David A. Goldner
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Round River Foundation
How much does The Round River Foundation give each year?
The Round River Foundation gave $15K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 9 grants.
What is The Round River Foundation's typical grant size?
The Round River Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,695, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Round River Foundation give grants?
The Round River Foundation gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Vermont (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does The Round River Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Round River Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Round River Foundation's largest grantees?
The Round River Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Groundwork Hudson Valley ($5,000), Appalachian Mountain Club ($2,500) and Northeast Wilderness Trust ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Round River Foundation?
The Round River Foundation reported $178K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Round River Foundation's EIN?
The Round River Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1813491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Round River Foundation funds
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