Rio Vista Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rio Vista Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,100 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $13,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$28,100
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$13,500
- Assets$249,571
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $39,600 the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,600 | 20 | $264,403 |
| 2024 | $28,100 | 19 | $249,571 |
How to apply
Rio Vista 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.
What Rio Vista Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 7 | $16,750 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,600 |
| New York | 4 | $2,000 |
| California | 3 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pongo Fund | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Veterinary Care Foundation Incorporated | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| 15-10 Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bethlehem Inn | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Sky Dog Sanctuary Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Bend the Arc-A Jewish Partnership for Justice | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Brightside Animal Center | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| High Desert Food & Farm Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick Timberman
- Terri L Timberman
Questions people ask
Does Rio Vista Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rio Vista Foundation give?
$28,100 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Rio Vista Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rick Timberman (Dir, VP) and Terri L Timberman (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Rio Vista Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and food and hunger.