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Rio Vista Foundation is a private corporation based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Andrew Yawitz. It holds total assets of $57.6M. Annual income is reported at $10.4M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2015 to $57.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Rio Vista Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $1.2M in 2020 to $2.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $1M, with an average award of $132K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Missouri, New York, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$97K
Largest Grant
$275K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Rio Vista Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MO, NY.
Rio Vista Foundation has distributed a total of $3.4M across 26 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $132K. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $1M.
Rio Vista Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rio Vista Foundation is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew L Yawitz | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jess B Yawitz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alice G Yawitz | TREASURER & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$57.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$57.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$132K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Climate Solutions IncSUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO CATALYZE THE CREATION AND SCALING OF CLIMATE SOLUTION ECOSYSTEMS | Belmont, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| WepowerACTIVATE COMMUNITY POWER TO RE-DESIGN EDUCATION,HEALTH,JUSTICE SYSTEMS-EQUITABLE FOR ALL | St Louis, MO | $250K | 2022 |
| Hosco Shift IncFUND GENERAL OPERATIONS TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE TAX EXEMPT RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | St Louis, MO | $250K | 2022 |
| Carbon Gap LtdSUPPORT CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS | London | $100K | 2022 |
| Livermore Lab FoundationADVANCE KNOWLEDGE,CREATE TECH. TO ENHANCE HUMAN HEALTH, SAFETY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Heriot-Watt UniversitySCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OF CREATING NOVEL MATERIALS SPECIFICALLY FOR INCREASING OCEAN ALKALINITY | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Third Way InstituteADVANCE CENTRIST SOLUTIONS TO MAJOR ECONOMIC, NATIONAL SECURITY, ENERGY, AND SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Research Corporation Dba Research Corporation For Science AdvancementTO ADVANCE EARLY STAGE, HIGH POTENTIAL, BASIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Tucson, AZ | $100K | 2022 |
| Carbon 180RETHINK CARBON ADVANCING SOLUTIONS THAT TRANSFER CARBON FROM A POLLUTANT TO A RESOURCE | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Rhodium Group LlcFUND RESEARCH INTO COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS OF CUTTING EDGE CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL TECHNOLOGIES | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| The Bridgespan Group IncSTRENGTHENING PHILANTHROPIST'S ABILITY TO ACHIEVE RESULTS IN ADDRESSING SOCIETY'S CHALLENGES | Boston, MA | $26K | 2022 |
| Concordance AcademyTO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE TAX EXEMPT RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | St Louis, MO | $250K | 2020 |
| Climate WorksTO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE TAX EXEMPT RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | San Fransisco, CA | $135K | 2020 |
| Npower IncTO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE TAX EXEMPT RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| Carbon PlanTO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE TAX EXEMPT RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | San Fransisco, CA | $30K | 2020 |
| Prime Coalition IncTO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE TAX EXEMPT RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2020 |
| Activate Global IncTO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE TAX EXEMPT RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Good Life GrowingTO DISTRIBUTE LOCALLY SOURCED GROCERIES TO NORTH ST.LOUIS CITY RESIDENTS | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2020 |