Rio Vista Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-5213534
Foundation Overview
Based in St Louis, MO, Rio Vista Foundation has awarded 103 grants totaling $18,376,390 to organizations in California, New York and 5 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $2,600,000, with a median award of $100,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 11 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
45% of grants are awarded in Missouri, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Missouri, funding concentrates in St Louis (91%), Columbia (7%), Bridgeton (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 7576% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (36%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Rio Vista Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Sisters Of Mary | $15,253 | Bridgeton, MO, US | Outstanding Loan Forgiveness | 2024 |
| Greater St Louis Inc Foundation | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2024 |
| Hosco Shift Inc | $500,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2024 |
| Invest Stl | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of St Louis | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Missouri River Relief | $100,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2024 |
| The Kranzberg Arts Foundation | $60,080 | St Louis, MO, US | $50,000 To Support The "Intersessions" Conference In The Fall Of 2024. $10,080 To Support The Busking Program. | 2024 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation - University Of Colorado Denver | $150,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support The Education Project | 2024 |
| Washington University | $2,600,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2024 |
| Wepower | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Activate Community Power To Re-design Education,health,justice Systems-equitable For All | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of St Louis | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2024 |
| Carbon 180 | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Rethink Carbon Advancing Solutions That Transfer Carbon From A Pollutant To A Resource | 2023 |
| Cinema St Louis | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Fund The Cinema St. Louis's Project To Save The Hi-pointe Theatre In St.louis, Mo. | 2023 |
| Cornell University | $100,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Cornell Will Design, Conduct, And Analyze Climate Model Simulations With The Goal Of More Systematically Assessing The Importance Of Different Physical Stratospheric Processes In Contributing To Overall Uncertainty In Projecting The Effects Of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (Sai); A Form Of Solar Geoengineering. Simulations Will Be Conducted With The Climate Model Cesm(waccm) Developed By Ncar. Potential Sources Of Uncertainty To Be Explored Include The Role Of Stratospheric Aerosol Heating, Aerosol Microphysical Growth Assumptions, And Stratospheric Transport. Future Decisions Surrounding The Use Of Sai To Deliberately Cool The Climate And Offset Some Of The Effects Of Climate Change Will Be Influenced Not Only By Best-estimate Projections Of The Effects, But Equally Important By Assessments Of The Confidence In Those Projections. A Systematic Assessment Of Confidence Is Currently Lacking, And This Project Will Lay Essential Groundwork Towards That End. | 2023 |
| Greater St Louis Inc Foundation | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Hosco Shift Inc | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Invest Stl | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of St Louis | $200,000 | St Louis, MO, US | St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Missouri River Relief | $100,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| The Kranzberg Arts Foundation | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Support The "Intersessions" Conference In The Fall Of 2023 | 2023 |
| Tower Grove Park Foundation | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Building Of New Basketball Courts | 2023 |
| Wepower | $650,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Activate Community Power To Re-design Education,health,justice Systems-equitable For All | 2023 |
| Carbon 180 | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Rethink Carbon Advancing Solutions That Transfer Carbon From A Pollutant To A Resource | 2023 |
| Cinema St Louis | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Fund The Cinema St. Louis's Project To Save The Hi-pointe Theatre In St.louis, Mo. | 2023 |
| Cornell University | $100,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Cornell Will Design, Conduct, And Analyze Climate Model Simulations With The Goal Of More Systematically Assessing The Importance Of Different Physical Stratospheric Processes In Contributing To Overall Uncertainty In Projecting The Effects Of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (Sai); A Form Of Solar Geoengineering. Simulations Will Be Conducted With The Climate Model Cesm(waccm) Developed By Ncar. Potential Sources Of Uncertainty To Be Explored Include The Role Of Stratospheric Aerosol Heating, Aerosol Microphysical Growth Assumptions, And Stratospheric Transport. Future Decisions Surrounding The Use Of Sai To Deliberately Cool The Climate And Offset Some Of The Effects Of Climate Change Will Be Influenced Not Only By Best-estimate Projections Of The Effects, But Equally Important By Assessments Of The Confidence In Those Projections. A Systematic Assessment Of Confidence Is Currently Lacking, And This Project Will Lay Essential Groundwork Towards That End. | 2023 |
| Greater St Louis Inc Foundation | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Hosco Shift Inc | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Invest Stl | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of St Louis | $200,000 | St Louis, MO, US | St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Missouri Confluence Waterkeeper | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| Missouri River Relief | $100,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2023 |
| The Kranzberg Arts Foundation | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Support The "Intersessions" Conference In The Fall Of 2023 | 2023 |
| Tower Grove Park Foundation | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Building Of New Basketball Courts | 2023 |
| Wepower | $650,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Activate Community Power To Re-design Education,health,justice Systems-equitable For All | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Heriot-watt University | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Scientific Research Of Creating Novel Materials Specifically For Increasing Ocean Alkalinity | 2022 |
| Carbon 180 | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Rethink Carbon Advancing Solutions That Transfer Carbon From A Pollutant To A Resource | 2022 |
| Wepower | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Activate Community Power To Re-design Education,health,justice Systems-equitable For All | 2022 |
| Spark Climate Solutions Inc | $1,037,500 | Belmont, CA, US | Support Activities To Catalyze The Creation And Scaling Of Climate Solution Ecosystems | 2022 |
| Livermore Lab Foundation | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Advance Knowledge,create Tech. To Enhance Human Health, Safety, And Quality Of Life | 2022 |
| The Bridgespan Group Inc | $26,000 | Boston, MA, US | Strengthening Philanthropist's Ability To Achieve Results In Addressing Society's Challenges | 2022 |
| Third Way Institute | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advance Centrist Solutions To Major Economic, National Security, Energy, And Social Policy Issues | 2022 |
| Hosco Shift Inc | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Carbon Gap Ltd | $100,019 | London, Foreign, UK | Support Charitable, Scientific, And Educational Purposes Related To Climate Change Solutions | 2022 |
| Rhodium Group Llc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Fund Research Into Comprehensive Assessments Of Cutting Edge Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies | 2022 |
| Research Corporation Dba Research Corporation For Science Advancement | $100,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | To Advance Early Stage, High Potential, Basic Scientific Research | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Heriot-watt University | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Scientific Research Of Creating Novel Materials Specifically For Increasing Ocean Alkalinity | 2022 |
| Carbon 180 | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Rethink Carbon Advancing Solutions That Transfer Carbon From A Pollutant To A Resource | 2022 |
| Wepower | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Activate Community Power To Re-design Education,health,justice Systems-equitable For All | 2022 |
| Spark Climate Solutions Inc | $1,037,500 | Belmont, CA, US | Support Activities To Catalyze The Creation And Scaling Of Climate Solution Ecosystems | 2022 |
| Livermore Lab Foundation | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Advance Knowledge,create Tech. To Enhance Human Health, Safety, And Quality Of Life | 2022 |
| The Bridgespan Group Inc | $26,000 | Boston, MA, US | Strengthening Philanthropist's Ability To Achieve Results In Addressing Society's Challenges | 2022 |
| Third Way Institute | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advance Centrist Solutions To Major Economic, National Security, Energy, And Social Policy Issues | 2022 |
| Hosco Shift Inc | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Carbon Gap Ltd | $100,019 | London, Foreign, UK | Support Charitable, Scientific, And Educational Purposes Related To Climate Change Solutions | 2022 |
| Rhodium Group Llc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Fund Research Into Comprehensive Assessments Of Cutting Edge Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies | 2022 |
| Research Corporation Dba Research Corporation For Science Advancement | $100,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | To Advance Early Stage, High Potential, Basic Scientific Research | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Heriot-watt University | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Scientific Research Of Creating Novel Materials Specifically For Increasing Ocean Alkalinity | 2022 |
| Carbon 180 | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Rethink Carbon Advancing Solutions That Transfer Carbon From A Pollutant To A Resource | 2022 |
| Wepower | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Activate Community Power To Re-design Education,health,justice Systems-equitable For All | 2022 |
| Spark Climate Solutions Inc | $1,037,500 | Belmont, CA, US | Support Activities To Catalyze The Creation And Scaling Of Climate Solution Ecosystems | 2022 |
| Livermore Lab Foundation | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Advance Knowledge,create Tech. To Enhance Human Health, Safety, And Quality Of Life | 2022 |
| The Bridgespan Group Inc | $26,000 | Boston, MA, US | Strengthening Philanthropist's Ability To Achieve Results In Addressing Society's Challenges | 2022 |
| Third Way Institute | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Advance Centrist Solutions To Major Economic, National Security, Energy, And Social Policy Issues | 2022 |
| Hosco Shift Inc | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund General Operations To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2022 |
| Carbon Gap Ltd | $100,019 | London, Foreign, UK | Support Charitable, Scientific, And Educational Purposes Related To Climate Change Solutions | 2022 |
| Rhodium Group Llc | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Fund Research Into Comprehensive Assessments Of Cutting Edge Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies | 2022 |
| Research Corporation Dba Research Corporation For Science Advancement | $100,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | To Advance Early Stage, High Potential, Basic Scientific Research | 2022 |
| Activate Global Inc | $100,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Carbon 180 | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Carbon 180 | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Carbon 180 | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Npower Inc | $100,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Wepower | $200,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Carbon 180 | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Social Good Fund | $25,000 | Richmond, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Environmental Funders Network | $2,500 | Aylesbury, N/A, UK | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| American Friends Of Heriot-watt University | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Silver Lining Inc | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Silver Lining Inc | $275,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Columbia University | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| American University | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | $200,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2021 |
| Npower Inc | $100,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Concordance Academy | $250,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Wepower | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Wepower | $200,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Good Life Growing | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Distribute Locally Sourced Groceries To North St.louis City Residents | 2020 |
| Activate Global Inc | $25,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Hosco Shift Inc | $100,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Carbon 180 | $6,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Carbon 180 | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Carbon 180 | $100,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Climate Works | $135,000 | San Fransisco, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Climate Works | $50,000 | San Fransisco, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Climate Works | $25,000 | San Fransisco, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Carbon Plan | $30,000 | San Fransisco, CA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Prime Coalition Inc | $25,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2020 |
| Arch Grants | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Missouri Coalition For The Environment | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organizationto Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Npower Inc | $100,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2018 |
| Arch Grants | $57,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Further The Charitable Purpose Of The Tax Exempt Recipient Organization | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Rio Vista Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 47-5213534 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2200 WEST PORT PLAZA DR 203 St Louis, MO 63146-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Rio Vista Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Andrew L Yawitz |
|---|---|
| Treasurer & Secretary | Alice G Yawitz |
| Director | Jess B Yawitz |
Forms 990-PF
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