Working for Rivers Foundation Inc
Working for Rivers Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Aspen, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Working for Rivers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Working for Rivers Foundation Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $8K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $7,924
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,924
- Median grant
- $7,924
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Working for Rivers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Aspen Center for Environmental Studies ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Working for Rivers Foundation Inc gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | Charitable contribution to irs section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (ein: 23-7042291) which supports inspiring educational programs that increase science and ecological literacy for people of all ages and backgrounds. | $7,924 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $7,934 | $7,924 | 1 | $7,924 | $302 |
| 2022 | $7,934 | — | — | — | — | — | $390 |
| 2021 | $7,934 | $15,333 | $15,333 | — | — | $15,333 | $390 |
| 2020 | $7,934 | $68,018 | $69,095 | — | — | — | $425 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Working for Rivers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $302 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Working for Rivers Foundation Inc is led by Tillie K. Walton, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Tillie K. Walton
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Waters
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Working for Rivers Foundation Inc
How much does Working for Rivers Foundation Inc give each year?
Working for Rivers Foundation Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Working for Rivers Foundation Inc?
Working for Rivers Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Aspen, CO.
Where does Working for Rivers Foundation Inc operate?
Working for Rivers Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
How much is Working for Rivers Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Working for Rivers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $302 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Working for Rivers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Working for Rivers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0909711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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