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The Rivian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $6.4 million in grants to 38 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$1.5M
24%

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$500K
8%

GRID ALTERNATIVES
$300K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$70K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RIVIAN FOUNDATION?
No. RIVIAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RIVIAN FOUNDATION give?
RIVIAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, California, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RIVIAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RIVIAN FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RIVIAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RIVIAN FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RIVIAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RIVIAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, and GRID ALTERNATIVES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RIVIAN FOUNDATION?
RIVIAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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