Rio Vista Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 47-5213534 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.4M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$95.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $250,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $2,600,000 |
| Hosco Shift Inc | St Louis, MO | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $500,000 |
| Greater St Louis Inc Foundation | St Louis, MO | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $250,000 |
| Invest Stl | St Louis, MO | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $250,000 |
| Wepower | St Louis, MO | Activate community power to re-design education,health,justice systems-equitable for all | $250,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation - University of Colorado Denver | Denver, CO | To support the education project | $150,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | St Louis, MO | St. louis kaplan feldman holocaust museum capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Missouri River Relief | Columbia, MO | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $100,000 |
| The Kranzberg Arts Foundation | St Louis, MO | $50,000 to support the "intersessions" conference in the fall of 2024. $10,080 to support the busking program. | $60,080 |
| Franciscan Sisters of Mary | Bridgeton, MO | Outstanding loan forgiveness | $15,253 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Approved grants for 2025 & 2026 for the capital campaign of the future st. louis kaplan holocaust museum | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,375,333 | 12 |
| 2023 | $2,200,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349100025
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5213534
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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