Rio Vista Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rio Vista Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $2.6 million. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$95.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
30% 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 | $2.2 million | 12 | $82.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 11 | $95.3 million |
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 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 10 | $4.2 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $2.6 million |
| Hosco Shift Inc | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $500,000 |
| Greater St Louis Inc Foundation | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $250,000 |
| Invest STL | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $250,000 |
| Wepower | Activate community power to re-design education,health,justice systems-equitable for all | $250,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation - University of Colorado Denver | To support the education project | $150,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | St. Louis kaplan feldman holocaust museum capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Missouri River Relief | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | Fund general operations to further the charitable purpose of the tax exempt recipient organization | $100,000 |
| The Kranzberg Arts Foundation | $50,000 to support the "intersessions" conference in the fall of 2024. $10,080 to support the busking program. | $60,080 |
| Franciscan Sisters of Mary | Outstanding loan forgiveness | $15,253 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew L Yawitz
- Alice G Yawitz
- Jess B Yawitz
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?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Rio Vista Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew L Yawitz (President), Alice G Yawitz (Treasurer & Secretary) and Jess B Yawitz (Director).
What does Rio Vista Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.