Grants paid in 2025
54 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $6.6M; Part I reports $5.2M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wildlands ConservancyOak Glen, CA | To support restoration activities in the mojave national preserve | $900K |
| Resources Legacy FundSacramento, CA | To support the rlf public lands and sustainable energy program and to protect nature in the united states | $850K |
| National Philanthropic Trust (orca)Jenkintown, PA | General operating support | $500K |
| The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | To support collaboration needed to protect landscapes in california | $500K |
| Alliance for Tribal Clean EnergyWashington, DC | To support capacity-building efforts for native american tribes to initiate clean energy projects | $250K |
| Global ImpactWashington, DC | To support the siting clean collaborative | $250K |
| Conservation Lands FoundationDurango, CO | To support community-led efforts to protect u.s. public lands | $200K |
| Vieques Conservation and Historical TrustVieques, PR | To support mangrove and seagrass restoration efforts in puerto rico | $185K |
| Indian Land Tenure FoundationLittle Canada, MN | To support efforts to advance nature-based solutions on tribal lands | $150K |
| Society for the Protection of Underground NetworksDover, DE | To support the study of fungi in us deserts and alaska to improve conservation and boost soil health | $150K |
| Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA | To support educational efforts in connection with mining and abandoned mine cleanup in the united states | $150K |
| Wild FoundationBoulder, CO | To support indigenous-led rewilding and bison restoration in the united states | $125K |
| Force Blue IncMount Pleasant, SC | To support veteran marine conservation missions in the united states | $100K |
| Stichting Deep Sea Conservation CoalitionAmsterdam, NL | To support efforts to ensure that marine habitats and ocean ecosystems are effectively protected | $100K |
| Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA | To support efforts to demonstrate how nature-based solutions can improve southern california's coastlines | $100K |
| The Ecology CenterBerkeley, CA | General operating support | $90K |
| The Greening of DetroitDetroit, MI | General operating support | $90K |
| Save the WavesSanta Cruz, CA | General operating support | $80K |
| Appalachia RisingAustin, TX | General operating support | $70K |
| Duwamish River Community CoalitionSeattle, WA | General operating support | $70K |
| Friends of the High LineNew York, NY | General operating support | $70K |
| Georgia Conservancy IncAtlanta, GA | General operating support | $70K |
| Mad AgricultureBoulder, CO | General operating support | $70K |
| Northern Chumash Tribal CouncilLos Osos, CA | General operating support | $70K |
| Oregon Natural Desert AssociationBend, OR | General operating support | $70K |
| Friends of TreesPortland, OR | General operating support | $60K |
| Greening Youth FoundationAtlanta, GA | General operating support | $60K |
| Nature for AllMonterey Park, CA | General operating support | $60K |
| Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve InitiativeMacon, GA | General operating support | $60K |
| Billion Oyster ProjectNew York, NY | General operating support | $50K |
| Bronx River AllianceThe Bronx, NY | General operating support | $50K |
| CalwildOakland, CA | General operating support | $50K |
| Cumberland River Compact IncNashville, TN | General operating support | $50K |
| Harlem GrownNew York, NY | General operating support | $50K |
| Hill County ConservancyAustin, TX | General operating support | $50K |
| Los Angeles Neighborhood Land TrustLos Angeles, CA | General operating support | $50K |
| Miami WaterkeeperCoral Gables, FL | General operating support | $50K |
| Nuestra Tierra Conservation ProjectLas Cruces, NM | General operating support | $50K |
| OpenlandsChicago, IL | General operating support | $50K |
| Prairie Rivers NetworkChampaign, IL | General operating support | $50K |
| Shelterwood CollectiveCazadero, CA | General operating support | $50K |
| Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa ConservancyAltadena, CA | General operating support | $50K |
| TreepeopleBeverly Hills, CA | General operating support | $50K |
| Arabia Mountain Heritage Area AllianceStonecrest, GA | General operating support | $40K |
| Clark Fork CoalitionMissoula, MT | General operating support | $40K |
| South River Watershed AllianceDecatur, GA | General operating support | $40K |
| TreefolksDel Valle, TX | General operating support | $40K |
| Urban RootsSt Paul, MN | General operating support | $40K |
| Wylde CenterDecatur, GA | General operating support | $40K |
| Coast Salish Youth CoalitionAnacortes, WA | General operating support | $30K |
| Ecology Action CenterNormal, IL | General operating support | $30K |
| Friends of the OwyheeOntario, OR | General operating support | $30K |
| Laguna Canyon FoundationLaguna Beach, CA | General operating support | $30K |
| Soul Trak OutdoorsWashington, DC | General operating support | $20K |
By state: California 13 · Virginia 2 · District of Columbia 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · Colorado 3 · Georgia 6
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Rivian Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
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Does Rivian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Rivian Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $6.6M across 54 grants, a median of $60K.
Where does Rivian Foundation give?
California (13 grants), Virginia (2 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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