Novogradac Rivers Foundation
Invitation OnlyOrinda, California · EIN 94-3399829 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$603K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$19.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation | New Hyde Park, NY | General assistance | $200,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General asssitance | $200,000 |
| UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center | Los Angeles, CA | General assistance | $53,150 |
| Claremont Mckenna College | Claremont, CA | General asssitance | $50,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Neurosurgery skull base research and innovation fund | $50,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | General assistance | $20,200 |
| The Athenian School | Danville, CA | Excellent educator grant | $15,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General assistance; matching contributions | $10,000 |
| Oakland Girls Softball League | Oakland, CA | General assistance | $2,000 |
| The Cancer League | Oakland, CA | General assistance | $1,500 |
| The Nhp Foundation | New York, NY | General assistance | $1,250 |
| Urban Land Institute Annual Fund | Washington, DC | General assistance | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $603,200 | 12 |
| 2023 | $674,333 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349100612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3399829
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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