RIVER FOUNDATION
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2025 · Form 990PF · revenue $39K · expenses $73K · assets $1.2M
- EIN
- 06-1657417
- Address
- 15260 VENTURA BLVD STE 1040, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403-5345
- NTEE code
- T22
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- May 2003 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 2 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
2 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neal Marlens | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & TREASURER | 2011-2025 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carol Black (former) | PRESIDENT | 2011-2020 | 5 | $0 reported | 2 |
People by year
2025 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEAL MARLENS | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEAL MARLENS | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEAL MARLENS | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEAL MARLENS | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 1 person listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEAL MARLENS | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEAL MARLENS | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2019 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NEAL MARLENS | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NEAL MARLENS | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NEAL MARLENS | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NEAL MARLENS | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NEAL MARLENS | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NEAL MARLENS | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NEAL MARLENS | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NEAL MARLENS | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| NEAL MARLENS | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2025 · 27 grants to organizations · $62K
2024 · 19 grants to organizations · $65K
2023 · 20 grants to organizations · $63K
2022 · 14 grants to organizations · $55K
2021 · 17 grants to organizations · $67K
2020 · 33 grants to organizations · $110K
2019 · 28 grants to organizations · $90K
2018 · 20 grants to organizations · $99K
2017 · 23 grants to organizations · $100K
2016 · 24 grants to organizations · $111K
2015 · 27 grants to organizations · $109K
2014 · 2 grants to organizations · $10K
2013 · 2 grants to organizations · $15K
2012 · 3 grants to organizations · $12K
2011 · 7 grants to organizations · $15K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $38,937 | $73,329 | $1,194,477 | $1,194,477 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $34,836 | $72,038 | $1,228,869 | $1,228,869 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $25,135 | $77,153 | $1,266,071 | $1,266,071 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$6,717 | $64,208 | $1,318,089 | $1,318,089 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $39,767 | $78,018 | $1,389,014 | $1,389,014 | $510 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $18,118 | $126,342 | $1,427,265 | $1,427,265 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $43,764 | $108,126 | $1,535,489 | $1,535,489 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $31,030 | $109,102 | $1,599,851 | $1,599,851 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $46,076 | $114,573 | $1,677,923 | $1,677,923 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $25,759 | $127,250 | $1,746,420 | $1,746,420 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $18,089 | $126,673 | $1,847,911 | $1,847,911 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $5,045 | $24,968 | $1,956,495 | $1,956,495 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$77,225 | $29,752 | $1,976,418 | $1,976,418 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $26,035 | $11,684 | $2,083,395 | $2,083,395 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $212 | $15,403 | $2,069,044 | $2,069,044 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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Same category: NTEE code and revenue
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J2 FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $36,360 | $81,337 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| HABER FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $40,751 | $46,460 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| BGDK FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $36,787 | $56,727 | CFO | $4,800 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| FISCHER RITCHEY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $41,367 | $41,190 | President/Direc | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| FONTANA FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $38,685 | $17,788 | PRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| TAMAQUA FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $41,988 | $95,271 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| KUO SHARPER FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $36,316 | $40,837 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| OPUS QUA FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $39,134 | $47,610 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| PARKER FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $40,156 | $41,078 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| JJW FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $38,870 | $79,763 | President & CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| ANONYMOUS FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $36,000 | $66,156 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| Z & X FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $36,000 | $21,295 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| SCHULER FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $38,449 | $45,221 | PresidentDirector | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| GILDEA FOUNDATION INC | CA | T22 | $37,650 | $83,190 | AGENT | $9,750 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PATEL FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $38,127 | $137,123 | Secretary | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MALACHI 3 10 FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $38,442 | $33,810 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SEELEY FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $37,689 | $52,860 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ANDI COLLINS FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $36,626 | $151,557 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| IMA HERNANDEZ FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $39,115 | $35,626 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ARTIE SHAW FOUNDATION TR | CA | T22 | $41,686 | $71,304 | TRUSTEE | $70,498 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MANKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $35,948 | $28,867 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BERGMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $35,694 | $40,809 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FOUR RINGS MONTANA FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $40,820 | $40,079 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HORIZON CHARITY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $41,331 | $41,666 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TSAO WANG FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T22 | $37,242 | $28,140 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code T22, revenue within 2x, same state |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
| Grantor | Type | Total given | Grants | Organizations funded | Years | Which ones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIVING BACK FUND INC | DAF sponsor | $75,000 | 2 | 1 | 2016–2016 | FOUR RINGS MONTANA FAMILY FOUNDATION |
| BOBBY SHERMAN VOLUNTEER EMT FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 1 | 2020–2021 | FOUR RINGS MONTANA FAMILY FOUNDATION |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | $37,982 | 1 | 1 | 2014–2014 | PEERS NETWORKS INC |
| THE FINE & GREENWALD FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 1 | 2021–2024 | THE MDC FOUNDATION |
| JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020–2020 | THE MDC FOUNDATION |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022–2022 | QUEST VALLEY CHARITIES INC |
| RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND | DAF sponsor | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022–2022 | QUEST VALLEY CHARITIES INC |
| ALICE C TYLER PERPETUAL TR 121693 | Private foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024–2024 | BLACKAT FOUNDATION |
| EISSA A BATEH & BROTHERS FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2025–2025 | FONTANA FOUNDATION |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $422 | 4 | 1 | 2020–2023 | MARINA DEL REY ANGLERS |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990PF · $73,329 spent · pay $0 · grants $61,900 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $61,900 | 84.4% | |
| Other expenses | $11,384 | 15.5% | |
| Taxes | $45 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $73,329 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990PF · $72,038 spent · pay $0 · grants $64,610 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $64,610 | 89.7% | |
| Other expenses | $6,903 | 9.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $500 | 0.7% | |
| Taxes | $25 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $72,038 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $77,153 spent · pay $0 · grants $62,800 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $62,800 | 81.4% | |
| Other expenses | $14,308 | 18.5% | |
| Taxes | $45 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $77,153 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $64,208 spent · pay $0 · grants $54,984 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $54,984 | 85.6% | |
| Other expenses | $8,230 | 12.8% | |
| Taxes | $994 | 1.5% | |
| Total | $64,208 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $78,018 spent · pay $0 · grants $67,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $67,000 | 85.9% | |
| Other expenses | $11,018 | 14.1% | |
| Total | $78,018 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $126,342 spent · pay $0 · grants $110,460 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $110,460 | 87.4% | |
| Other expenses | $15,203 | 12.0% | |
| Taxes | $679 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $126,342 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $108,126 spent · pay $0 · grants $90,402 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $90,402 | 83.6% | |
| Other expenses | $16,850 | 15.6% | |
| Taxes | $874 | 0.8% | |
| Total | $108,126 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $109,102 spent · pay $0 · grants $99,260 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $99,260 | 91.0% | |
| Other expenses | $9,623 | 8.8% | |
| Taxes | $219 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $109,102 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $114,573 spent · pay $0 · grants $100,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $100,000 | 87.3% | |
| Other expenses | $14,524 | 12.7% | |
| Taxes | $49 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $114,573 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $127,250 spent · pay $0 · grants $111,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $111,000 | 87.2% | |
| Other expenses | $14,622 | 11.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,495 | 1.2% | |
| Taxes | $133 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $127,250 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $126,673 spent · pay $0 · grants $109,200 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $109,200 | 86.2% | |
| Other expenses | $16,395 | 12.9% | |
| Taxes | $1,078 | 0.9% | |
| Total | $126,673 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $24,968 spent · pay $0 · grants $10,300 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses | $14,509 | 58.1% | |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $10,300 | 41.3% | |
| Taxes | $159 | 0.6% | |
| Total | $24,968 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990PF · $29,752 spent · pay $0 · grants $15,030 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $15,030 | 50.5% | |
| Other expenses | $10,825 | 36.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,825 | 9.5% | |
| Taxes | $1,072 | 3.6% | |
| Total | $29,752 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990PF · $11,684 spent · pay $0 · grants $11,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $11,500 | 98.4% | |
| Other expenses | $180 | 1.5% | |
| Taxes | $4 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $11,684 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990PF · $15,403 spent · pay $0 · grants $15,100 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $15,100 | 98.0% | |
| Other expenses | $180 | 1.2% | |
| Taxes | $103 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $20 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $15,403 | 100% |
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