Cristian Rivera Foundation
AI Summary
The Cristian Rivera Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $412.1K across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO FIND A CURE FOR DIPG, A CHILDHOOD CANCER, BY PROVIDING FUNDS DONATED TO WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE, MT. SINAI & SUPPORTING FAMILIES & CHILDREN AFFLICTED WITH DIPG.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
New York, NY
$100K
5%
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Durham, NC
$20K
< 1%
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
$10K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Cristian Rivera Foundation?
No. Cristian Rivera Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Cristian Rivera Foundation give?
Cristian Rivera Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York and Illinois. 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 Cristian Rivera Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Cristian Rivera Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Cristian Rivera Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Cristian Rivera Foundation awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $412 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Cristian Rivera Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Cristian Rivera Foundation awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, DUKE UNIVERSITY, and Northwestern University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Cristian Rivera Foundation?
Cristian Rivera Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.