Private foundation · EIN 27-5485912 · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Riverview Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $670K total, median $40K. 67% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$670K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in TN
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Georgia FoundationAthens, GAMusic business program and southeast grasslands initiative coordinator position$200K
Lookout Mountain ConservancyLookout Mountain, TNRockmont park parking lot improvements$75K
Nuci Phillips Memorial FoundationAthens, GAGeneral operating support, health & wellness programs and youth support programs$75K
Tennessee River Gorge TrustChattanooga, TNAetna mountain trails - phase ii$75K
Cumberland Trails ConferenceCrossville, TNTrail building equipment and maintenance$50K
Trust for Public LandChattanooga, TNDade county community forest project$50K
Thrive Regional Partnership IncChattanooga, TN"my thriving garden" native plant project$30K
Lula Lake Land TrustLookout Mountain, TNNickajack trailhead driveway construction project$25K
Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumNashville, TNFrom where i stand: the black experieince in country music$25K
City of Elberton GeorgiaElberton, GAElberton public square renovation project phase 1$23K
National Park PartnersChattanooga, TNMagnetometer survey$22K
Homegrown National Park IncSharon, CTCultivating biodiversity and environmental stewardship in schools$20K

By state: Tennessee 8 · Georgia 3 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Riverview Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Riverview Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Riverview Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $670K across 12 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Riverview Foundation Inc give?

Tennessee (8 grants), Georgia (3 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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