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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 87-3878063

Rivian Foundation

A private foundation in Irvine, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 54 grants and $6.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $6,580,000

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $656,421,148

  • Tax year 2024

    $6,355,000

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $662,408,632

  • Tax year 2023

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $24,797,657

  • Tax year 2022

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2021

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2025

54 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Wildlands ConservancyYucaipa, CA

    To support restoration activities in the mojave national preserve

    $900,000
  2. Resources Legacy FundSacramento, CA

    To support the RLF public lands and sustainable energy program and to protect nature in the united states

    $850,000
  3. National Philanthropic Trust (orca)Jenkintown, PA

    General operating support

    $500,000
  4. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    To support collaboration needed to protect landscapes in california

    $500,000
  5. Alliance for Tribal Clean EnergyWashington, DC

    To support capacity-building efforts for native american tribes to initiate clean energy projects

    $250,000
  6. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    To support the siting clean collaborative

    $250,000
  7. Conservation Lands FoundationDurango, CO

    To support community-led efforts to protect u.s. Public lands

    $200,000
  8. Vieques Conservation and Historical TrustVieques, PR

    To support mangrove and seagrass restoration efforts in puerto rico

    $185,000
  9. Indian Land Tenure FoundationLittle Canada, MN

    To support efforts to advance nature-based solutions on tribal lands

    $150,000
  10. Society for the Protection of Underground NetworksDover, DE

    To support the study of fungi in us deserts and alaska to improve conservation and boost soil health

    $150,000
  11. Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA

    To support educational efforts in connection with mining and abandoned mine cleanup in the united states

    $150,000
  12. Wild FoundationBoulder, CO

    To support indigenous-led rewilding and bison restoration in the united states

    $125,000
  13. Force Blue IncMt Pleasant, SC

    To support veteran marine conservation missions in the united states

    $100,000
  14. Stichting Deep Sea Conservation CoalitionAmsterdam, Netherlands

    To support efforts to ensure that marine habitats and ocean ecosystems are effectively protected

    $100,000
  15. Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    To support efforts to demonstrate how nature-based solutions can improve southern california's coastlines

    $100,000
  16. The Ecology CenterBerkeley, CA

    General operating support

    $90,000
  17. The Greening of DetroitDetroit, MI

    General operating support

    $90,000
  18. Save the WavesSanta Cruz, CA

    General operating support

    $80,000
  19. Appalachia RisingAustin, TX

    General operating support

    $70,000
  20. Duwamish River Community CoalitionSeattle, WA

    General operating support

    $70,000
  21. Friends of the High LineNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $70,000
  22. Georgia Conservancy IncAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $70,000
  23. Mad AgricultureBoulder, CO

    General operating support

    $70,000
  24. Northern Chumash Tribal CouncilLos Osos, CA

    General operating support

    $70,000
  25. Oregon Natural Desert AssociationBend, OR

    General operating support

    $70,000
  26. Friends of TreesPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $60,000
  27. Greening Youth FoundationAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $60,000
  28. Nature for AllMonterey Park, CA

    General operating support

    $60,000
  29. Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve InitiativeMacon, GA

    General operating support

    $60,000
  30. Billion Oyster ProjectNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $50,000
  31. Bronx River AllianceBronx, NY

    General operating support

    $50,000
  32. CalwildOakland, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  33. Cumberland River Compact IncNashville, TN

    General operating support

    $50,000
  34. Harlem GrownNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $50,000
  35. Hill County ConservancyAustin, TX

    General operating support

    $50,000
  36. Los Angeles Neighborhood Land TrustLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  37. Miami WaterkeeperCoral Gables, FL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  38. Nuestra Tierra Conservation ProjectLas Cruces, NM

    General operating support

    $50,000
  39. OpenlandsChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  40. Prairie Rivers NetworkChampaign, IL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  41. Shelterwood CollectiveCazadero, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  42. Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa ConservancyAltadena, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  43. TreepeopleBeverly Hills, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  44. Arabia Mountain Heritage Area AllianceLithonia, GA

    General operating support

    $40,000
  45. Clark Fork CoalitionMissoula, MT

    General operating support

    $40,000
  46. South River Watershed AllianceDecatur, GA

    General operating support

    $40,000
  47. TreefolksDel Valle, TX

    General operating support

    $40,000
  48. Urban RootsSt Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $40,000
  49. Wylde CenterDecatur, GA

    General operating support

    $40,000
  50. Coast Salish Youth CoalitionAnacortes, WA

    General operating support

    $30,000
  51. Ecology Action CenterNormal, IL

    General operating support

    $30,000
  52. Friends of the OwyheeOntario, OR

    General operating support

    $30,000
  53. Laguna Canyon FoundationLaguna Beach, CA

    General operating support

    $30,000
  54. Soul Trak OutdoorsWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $20,000

Approved for future payment

17 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Resources Legacy FundSacramento, CA

    To support the RLF public lands and sustainable energy program and to protect nature in the united states

    $850,000
  2. Global ImpactWashington, DC

    To support the siting clean collaborative

    $250,000
  3. Friends of the High LineNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $70,000
  4. RewildAustin, TX

    General operating support

    $70,000
  5. Friends of TreesPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $60,000
  6. Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve InitiativeMacon, GA

    General operating support

    $60,000
  7. Bronx River AllianceBronx, NY

    General operating support

    $50,000
  8. Hill County ConservancyAustin, TX

    General operating support

    $50,000
  9. Los Angeles Neighborhood Land TrustLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  10. Miami WaterkeeperCoral Gables, FL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  11. OpenlandsChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $50,000
  12. TreepeopleBeverly Hills, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  13. Arabia Mountain Heritage Area AllianceLithonia, GA

    General operating support

    $40,000
  14. Clark Fork CoalitionMissoula, MT

    General operating support

    $40,000
  15. TreefolksDel Valle, TX

    General operating support

    $40,000
  16. Wylde CenterDecatur, GA

    General operating support

    $40,000
  17. Coast Salish Youth CoalitionAnacortes, WA

    General operating support

    $30,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment25 grants $3,350,00074% of the total
  2. International aid1 grant $250,0006% of the total
  3. Arts and culture4 grants $220,0005% of the total
  4. Science and technology2 grants $190,0004% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $170,0004% of the total
  6. Animals1 grant $150,0003% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $180,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California13 grants $2,430,000
  2. Virginia2 grants $650,000
  3. District of Columbia3 grants $520,000
  4. Pennsylvania1 grant $500,000
  5. Colorado3 grants $395,000
  6. Georgia6 grants $310,000
  7. New York4 grants $220,000
  8. Minnesota2 grants $190,000
  9. Puerto Rico1 grant $185,000
  10. Oregon3 grants $160,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Rose MarcarioCHAIR/TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $0
  • Anisa CostaPRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $0
  • Jamie ChungSECRETARY Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • Claire McDonoughTREASURER Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Edward M NortonTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Robert ScaringeTRUSTEE Hours 0.06Pay $0

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