Friends of the River Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$966K
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Friends of the River Foundation?
Friends of the River Foundation is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by American Rivers Inc ($234K), Network for Good ($205K), Marin Community Foundation ($97K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $966K in grants to Friends of the River Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Rivers Inc | $234,482 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Network for Good | $205,213 | 1 | 2020 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $96,525 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| MSB Cockayne Fund Inc | $90,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $42,385 | 1 | 2025 |
| Environment Now | $40,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Firedoll Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $25,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Patagoniaorg | $20,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Community Foundation Santa Cruz County | $18,750 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $18,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Environmental Federation of California | $11,729 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Bindon Foundation | $11,150 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Salina Area United Way Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Donato Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Washakie Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sunpower Foundation | $1,250 | 1 | 2022 |
| Perkins Hunter Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Jay and Liuba Firman | $1,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| John W Hancock Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $281K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $185K.
What grants has Friends of the River Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RESTORATION | $42,385 |
| 2025 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $41,525 |
| 2025 | The San Francisco Foundation | FOR GENERAL AND PROJECT SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2025 | American Rivers Inc | RESTORE DAMAGED RIVERS AND WATERS | $34,100 |
| 2025 | Firedoll Foundation | Project Support | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Perkins Hunter Foundation | General Use | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Jay and Liuba Firman | RIVER CONSERVATION | $500 |
| 2024 | MSB Cockayne Fund Inc | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $90,000 |
| 2024 | American Rivers Inc | RESTORE DAMAGED RIVERS AND WATERS | $56,112 |
| 2024 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $34,000 |
| 2024 | Environment Now | FIGHTING THE TRIPLE THREAT TO FLOWS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | ENVIRONMENT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $11,500 |
| 2024 | Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation | TO CARRY OUT SPECIFIC CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL PROJECTS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Environment Now | BAY-DELTA WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLAN COMMENTS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation Santa Cruz County | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,250 |
| 2024 | Donato Family Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Bindon Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL USE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Jay and Liuba Firman | RIVER CONSERVATION | $500 |
| 2024 | John W Hancock Foundation | SUPPORT | $50 |
| 2023 | American Rivers Inc | RESTORE DAMAGED RIVERS AND WATERS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Marin Community Foundation | SUPPORT VARIOUS PROGRAMS | $15,500 |
| 2023 | Environmental Federation of California | WORKPLACE GIVING | $11,729 |
| 2023 | Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation | TO CARRY OUT SPECIFIC CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL PROJECTS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | $9,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,500 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation Santa Cruz County | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,250 |
| 2023 | The Bindon Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of the River Foundation?
Friends of the River Foundation is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by American Rivers Inc ($234K), Network for Good ($205K), Marin Community Foundation ($97K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $966K in grants to Friends of the River Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Friends of the River Foundation's largest funder?
American Rivers Inc is the largest recorded funder of Friends of the River Foundation, with $234K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Friends of the River Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $966K in grants to Friends of the River Foundation across 47 grants from 24 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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