The River Foundation
Invitation OnlyCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3254488 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$296K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
33% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Egypt Research Associates | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $56,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Society for Science and the Public | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Harvard Art Museum | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $296,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $193,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $293,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349100326
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3254488
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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