Margaret Rivers Fund
Preselected recipients only
Margaret Rivers Fund is a private foundation in Stillwater, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.8 million and the largest $1.8 million. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.8 million
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$36.6 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 1 | $30.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 1 | $33.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 1 | $36.6 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Margaret Rivers Fund 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.8 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Various | $1.8 million |
Officers and trustees
- Jean Barry
- Robert MC Garry
- Lawrence Severson
Questions people ask
Does Margaret Rivers Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret Rivers Fund give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.8 million.
Who runs Margaret Rivers Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Jean Barry (Vp/Treasurer), Robert MC Garry (Director) and Lawrence Severson (Pres/Secr).