John and Kathleen Rivers Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCharleston, South Carolina · EIN 57-0907666 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$94K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$8.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | John M Rivers Jr |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 21050, Charleston SC 29403 |
| Phone | 8437239900 |
| Form and materials | Written Request |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Charleston, SC area and Cashiers, NC area |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
24% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Parks Conservancy | Charleston, SC | Hazel Parker Playground Champion - In honor of various people | $10,000 |
| BYN Mellon Charitable Gift Fund - | Boston, MA | honor David Rawle's Mother - Theodora Park | $5,000 |
| Camden Military Academy | Camden, SC | Camden Athletics-Obstacle Course Upfit | $5,000 |
| Charleston Library Society | Charleston, SC | Honor of Laura Pelzer and Rutledge Young Jr. | $5,000 |
| Charleston Museum | Charleston, SC | 250th Anniversary Celebration | $5,000 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | Charleston, SC | In Honor of John F. Maybank | $5,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Cashiers, NC | In Honor of Rob Wood and Steve Hennessy | $5,000 |
| Confederate Home and College | Charleston, SC | Restoration Fund | $5,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Charleston | Mount Pleasant, SC | In Honor of College of Charleston Women's Golf Team | $5,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston, SC | Russell House Support | $5,000 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | Charleston, SC | Supplement ID of African/American graveyards in Charleston | $5,000 |
| Vision to Lear - Charleston | Los Angeles, CA | Student vision testing in Charleston area | $5,000 |
| Drayton Hall Foundation | Charleston, SC | To Honor Drayton Family | $2,750 |
| Charleston Stage | Charleston, SC | Creativity Fund | $2,500 |
| Charleston Gaillard Center - Student Access Fund | Charleston, SC | 10th Anniversary of the Perforance Hall opening-Education Purposes | $2,500 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | Charleston, SC | Honor of Charles H.P. Duel and Rutledge Young Jr. | $2,500 |
| Ashley Hall School | Charleston, SC | Head of School's Discretion | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau | Cashiers, NC | Given in honor of Paul Robshaw/Linda Benge | $2,000 |
| SC Historical Society | Charleston, SC | In Honor of Dan Ravenel | $1,500 |
| UNC Arts & Sciences | Chapel Hill, NC | 50 Year Campaign - Dean's Circle Level | $1,500 |
| Charleston Waterkeeper | Charleston, SC | Discretionary Fund | $1,000 |
| College of Charleston School of the Arts | Charleston, SC | International Piano Series - In honor of Polly Kosko and Valerie Morris | $1,000 |
| Colour of Music | Charleston, SC | African American Chamber Music | $1,000 |
| Eaglebrook School | Deerfield, MA | In honor of Andy Chase | $1,000 |
| Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad | Cashiers, NC | General Budget | $1,000 |
| Lowcountry Land Trust | Charleston, SC | In Honor of Dr. Ann Kulze and Bob Blessing | $1,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Johns Island, SC | In Honor of David H. Maybank, Jr. | $1,000 |
| St Phillip's Church | Charleston, SC | Rector's Discretionary Fund | $1,000 |
| SC Aquarium | Charleston, SC | In honor of Hilton Smith, Jr. | $1,000 |
| SC Battleground Preservation Trust | Charleston, SC | Research on preserving/identifying historic battlegrounds in SC | $1,000 |
| Star Gospel Mission | Charleston, SC | In memory of Douglas Donehue | $1,000 |
| Lowcountry Community Chaplaincy | Charleston, SC | Matching Fund for Tom Waring | $500 |
| Shelburne Museum | Shelburne, VT | In Honor of Dianne Avlon | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $203,350 | 42 |
| 2023 | $170,482 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349102770
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-0907666
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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