Riverview Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Riverview Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $669,830 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$669,830
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$26.6 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $799,260 the year before.
75% of its 2024 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 | $799,260 | 12 | $25.4 million |
| 2024 | $669,830 | 12 | $26.6 million |
How to apply
Riverview Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Riverview Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $352,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $297,830 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Foundation | Music business program and southeast grasslands initiative coordinator position | $200,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Conservancy | Rockmont park parking lot improvements | $75,000 |
| Nuci Phillips Memorial Foundation | General operating support, health & wellness programs and youth support programs | $75,000 |
| Tennessee River Gorge Trust | Aetna mountain trails - phase ii | $75,000 |
| Cumberland Trails Conference | Trail building equipment and maintenance | $50,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Dade county community forest project | $50,000 |
| Thrive Regional Partnership Inc | "my thriving garden" native plant project | $30,000 |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | Nickajack trailhead driveway construction project | $25,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum | From where i stand: the black experieince in country music | $25,000 |
| City of Elberton Georgia | Elberton public square renovation project phase 1 | $22,830 |
| National Park Partners | Magnetometer survey | $22,000 |
| Homegrown National Park Inc | Cultivating biodiversity and environmental stewardship in schools | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George R Fontaine Sr
- Benic M Clark III
- Brett W Rousch
- Cecilia E Fontaine
- George R Fontaine Jr
- Ryan T Fontaine
- Cartter L Fontaine
Questions people ask
Does Riverview Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Riverview Foundation Inc give?
$669,830 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Riverview Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists George R Fontaine Sr (President), Benic M Clark III (Secretary), Brett W Rousch (Treasurer) and Cecilia E Fontaine (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Riverview Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.