River Branch Foundation
Accepts applications
River Branch Foundation is a private foundation in Ponte Vedra, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $10.5 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $230,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10.5 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$230,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $11.6 million the year before.
64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.0 million | 18 | $26.2 million |
| 2023 | $845,000 | 11 | $30.7 million |
| 2024 | $11.6 million | 27 | $22.7 million |
| 2025 | $10.5 million | 25 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Trustee the River Branch Foundation 830 Aia North Suite 13-132, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (904) 435-3204 |
| What to submit | Written requests accepted from recognized nonprofit organizations. No prescribed application format. |
| Restrictions | All grants are made to organizations recognized by IRS as charitable organizations. Most of these are in the jacksonville area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What River Branch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $5.5 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $2.2 million |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1.1 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $430,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Conservation Fund | Provide for program services | $2.0 million |
| University of North Florida Foundation | Provide for program services | $1.1 million |
| Taos Land Trust | Provide for program services | $1.0 million |
| Audubon Florida | Provide for program services | $1.0 million |
| Hunterdon Land Trust | Provide for program services | $1.0 million |
| Alachua Conservation Trust | Provide for program services | $620,000 |
| Jacksonville Community Foundation | Provide for program services | $500,000 |
| Natureconnect Florida | Provide for program services | $500,000 |
| Ecoflight | Provide for program services | $430,000 |
| WJCT Inc | Provide for program services | $400,000 |
| St John's Riverkeeper | Provide for program services | $300,000 |
| Matanzas Riverkeeper | Provide for program services | $250,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | Provide for program services | $230,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Provide for program services | $200,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Provide for program services | $150,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Foodshed Alliance | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Friends of GTM Reserve | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Northeast Florida Journalism Collective | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| The Earth Circle Foundation Inc | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Vermont Studio Center | Provide for program services | $100,000 |
| Florida State Parks Foundation | Provide for program services | $65,000 |
| East Coast Zoological Foundation | Provide for program services | $60,000 |
| Tewksbury Land Trust | Provide for program services | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Johnson Duke
- Kari Jenkins
- Simon Gregg
- Jason Gregg
Questions people ask
Does River Branch Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does River Branch Foundation give?
$10.5 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $230,000.
Who runs River Branch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Johnson Duke (Director), Kari Jenkins (Trustee), Simon Gregg (Trustee) and Jason Gregg (Trustee).
What does River Branch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and human services.