Forever Our Rivers Foundation is a private corporation based in GRAND JCT, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is % Ann Johnston. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $303K. See attached statement. According to available records, Forever Our Rivers Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $582K, with a median grant of $37K. Annual giving has grown from $151K in 2021 to $431K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $77K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Arizona and Colorado and Utah. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Grants for river restoration and improvement projects
Expenses: $25K
See attached statement. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, CO, UT.
Forever Our Rivers Foundation has distributed a total of $582K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $37K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $77K.
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Forever Our Rivers Foundation is headquartered in GRAND JCT, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Johnston | Executive Director | $115K | $0 | $115K |
| Tim Carlson | Dir, Pres Secy | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Delbert Norton | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jorge Figueroa | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Morral | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$659K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$368K
Contributions
$76K
Net Investment Income
$29K
Distribution Amount
$0
Total: $0
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$582K
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$37K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riversedge WestRestoration | Grand Junction, CO | $77K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Verde RiverRestoration | Cottonwood, AZ | $44K | 2022 |
| Gila Watershed PartnershipRestoration | Thatcher, AZ | $40K | 2022 |
| Grand Staircase Escalante PartnersRestoration | Kanab, UT | $39K | 2022 |
| Western Slope Conservation CenterRestoration | Paonia, CO | $5K | 2022 |
Other foundations that have funded Forever Our Rivers Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $100K | 2022 | To build up a long-term stewardship fund for monitoring and maintenance of previous foundation riparian restoration work, and to develop a sustainable long-term funding model for river stewardship and other grant making. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $100K | 2022 | To build up a long-term stewardship fund for monitoring and maintenance of previous foundation riparian restoration work, and to develop a sustainable long-term funding model for river stewardship and other grant making. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $1M | 2021 | To establish a Restoration Stewardship Fund to support monitoring and maintenance of riparian habitat. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. |
MADISON, WI
CAMBRIDGE, MA
COSTA MESA, CA
MORTON, IL
PALM BCH GDNS, FL
| Steve Ayers |
| Director |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| Colorado Canyons AssociationRestoration |
| Grand Junction, CO |
| $5K |
| 2022 |
| High Country Conservation AdvocatesRestoration | Crested Butte, CO | $4K | 2022 |
| Colorado West Land TrustRestoration | Grand Junction, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Grand Staicase Escalante PartnersRestoration | Kanab, UT | $38K | 2021 |
| $600K |
| 2021 |
| To build up a long-term stewardship fund for monitoring and maintenance of riparian restoration work. |
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