River Branch Foundation
Historical FunderPonte Vedra, Florida · EIN 22-6054887 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $500,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TRUSTEE THE RIVER BRANCH FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 830 AIA NORTH SUITE 13-132, PONTE VEDRA FL 32082 |
| Phone | 9044353204 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUESTS ACCEPTED FROM RECOGNIZED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. NO PRESCRIBED APPLICATION FORMAT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ALL GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED BY IRS AS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. MOST OF THESE ARE IN THE JACKSONVILLE 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
36% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | Provide for program services | $2,000,000 |
| University of North Florida Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Provide for program services | $1,060,000 |
| Taos Land Trust | Taos, NM | Provide for program services | $1,020,000 |
| Audubon Florida | Miami, FL | Provide for program services | $1,000,000 |
| Hunterdon Land Trust | Flemington, NJ | Provide for program services | $1,000,000 |
| Alachua Conservation Trust | Gainesville, FL | Provide for program services | $620,000 |
| Jacksonville Community Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Provide for program services | $500,000 |
| Natureconnect Florida | Atlantic Beach, FL | Provide for program services | $500,000 |
| Ecoflight | Aspen, CO | Provide for program services | $430,000 |
| Wjct Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Provide for program services | $400,000 |
| St John's Riverkeeper | Jacksonville, FL | Provide for program services | $300,000 |
| Matanzas Riverkeeper | St Augustine, FL | Provide for program services | $250,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | Tallahassee, FL | Provide for program services | $230,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | Provide for program services | $200,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | Provide for program services | $150,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | Stuart, FL | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Foodshed Alliance | Hope, NJ | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Friends of Gtm Reserve | Pont Vedra, FL | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Jacksonville, FL | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Northeast Florida Journalism Collective | Jacksonville, FL | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| The Earth Circle Foundation Inc | Albuquerque, NM | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Vermont Studio Center | Johnson, VT | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Florida State Parks Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | Provide for program services | $65,000 |
| East Coast Zoological Foundation | Melbourne, FL | Provide for program services | $60,000 |
| Tewksbury Land Trust | Washington, DC | Provide for program services | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,495,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $12,315,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $845,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $1,995,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610999349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6054887
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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