Forever Our Rivers Foundation
Accepts applications
Forever Our Rivers Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Junction, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $354,343 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $291,343. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$354,343
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$291,343
- Assets$724,601
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $306,036 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $368,231 | 10 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $306,036 | 9 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $354,343 | 6 | $724,601 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ann Johnston 115 Whiterock Avenue Ste 1952, Crested Butte, CO 81224 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 275-9712, info@foreverourrivers.org |
| What to submit | See website at: foreverourrivers.org |
What Forever Our Rivers Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $354,343 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $291,343 | |
| Individual | Colorado River Program Grants | $35,000 |
| Rio Grande Restoration Foundation | Rio Grande Watershed Project | $10,000 |
| Individual | $7,000 | |
| Friends of Youth and Nature | Youth River Stewards Grant | $6,000 |
| Spirit of the Sun | Grant for River Program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Carlson
- Steve Ayers
- Lizette Saucedo
- Ann Johnston
- Alexander Yeiser
Questions people ask
Does Forever Our Rivers Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Forever Our Rivers Foundation give?
$354,343 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Forever Our Rivers Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tim Carlson (Chairman Secretary), Steve Ayers (Treasurer), Lizette Saucedo (Director) and Ann Johnston (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Forever Our Rivers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.