Rivian Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rivian Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.2 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $900,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.2 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$176 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $9.6 million the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $24.8 million |
| 2024 | $9.6 million | 42 | $129 million |
| 2025 | $5.2 million | 54 | $176 million |
How to apply
Rivian Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rivian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to California. It also paid $100,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $2.4 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $650,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $520,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $395,000 |
| Georgia | 6 | $310,000 |
| New York | 4 | $220,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $190,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $185,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $160,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wildlands Conservancy | To support restoration activities in the mojave national preserve | $900,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | To support the rlf public lands and sustainable energy program and to protect nature in the united states | $850,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust (Orca) | General operating support | $500,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | To support collaboration needed to protect landscapes in california | $500,000 |
| Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy | To support capacity-building efforts for native american tribes to initiate clean energy projects | $250,000 |
| Global Impact | To support the siting clean collaborative | $250,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | To support community-led efforts to protect u.s. Public lands | $200,000 |
| Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust | To support mangrove and seagrass restoration efforts in puerto rico | $185,000 |
| Indian Land Tenure Foundation | To support efforts to advance nature-based solutions on tribal lands | $150,000 |
| Society for the Protection of Underground Networks | To support the study of fungi in us deserts and alaska to improve conservation and boost soil health | $150,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | To support educational efforts in connection with mining and abandoned mine cleanup in the united states | $150,000 |
| Wild Foundation | To support indigenous-led rewilding and bison restoration in the united states | $125,000 |
| Force Blue Inc | To support veteran marine conservation missions in the united states | $100,000 |
| Stichting Deep Sea Conservation Coalition | To support efforts to ensure that marine habitats and ocean ecosystems are effectively protected | $100,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | To support efforts to demonstrate how nature-based solutions can improve southern california's coastlines | $100,000 |
| The Ecology Center | General operating support | $90,000 |
| The Greening of Detroit | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Save the Waves | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Appalachia Rising | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Duwamish River Community Coalition | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Georgia Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Mad Agriculture | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Northern Chumash Tribal Council | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Oregon Natural Desert Association | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Friends of Trees | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Greening Youth Foundation | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Nature for All | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Bronx River Alliance | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Calwild | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Cumberland River Compact Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Harlem Grown | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hill County Conservancy | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Openlands | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Prairie Rivers Network | General operating support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rose Marcario
- Anisa Costa
- Jamie Chung
- Claire McDonough
- Edward M Norton
- Robert Scaringe
Questions people ask
Does Rivian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rivian Foundation give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Rivian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rose Marcario (Chair/Trustee), Anisa Costa (President/Trustee), Jamie Chung (Secretary) and Claire McDonough (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Rivian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and youth programs.