Private foundation · Chattanooga
Riverview Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 8 grants worth $352,000 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Marion County. A typical grant was $25,000 to $75,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $352,000 · 2 in Marion County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $25,000 to $75,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $50,000: the middle grant to the 6 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County, Davidson County, Cumberland County · plus 4 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 2 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Trail building equipment and maintenance”; “Nickajack trailhead driveway construction project”
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 6 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $669,830
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $670K | $352K | 8 |
| 2023 | $799K | $179K | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- George R Fontaine SrPresident
- Benic M Clark IIISecretary
- Brett W RouschTreasurer
- Cecilia E FontaineBoard member
- George R Fontaine JrBoard member
- Ryan T FontaineBoard member
- Cartter L FontaineBoard member
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Rockmont park parking lot improvements (1 grant)
- Nickajack trailhead driveway construction project (1 grant)
- From where i stand: the black experieince in country music (1 grant)
- Trail building equipment and maintenance (1 grant)
- Aetna mountain trails - phase ii (1 grant)
- "my thriving garden" native plant project (1 grant)
- Dade county community forest project (1 grant)
- Magnetometer survey (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 7 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Marion County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee River Gorge Trust | Chattanooga, Marion County | Aetna mountain trails - phase ii | $75K |
| Trust for Public Land | Chattanooga, Marion County | Dade county community forest project | $50K |
| Lookout Mountain Conservancy | Lookout Mountain, Hamilton County | Rockmont park parking lot improvements | $75K |
| Cumberland Trails Conference | Crossville, Cumberland County | Trail building equipment and maintenance | $50K |
| Thrive Regional Partnership Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | "my thriving garden" native plant project | $30K |
| Lula Lake Land Trust | Lookout Mountain, Hamilton County | Nickajack trailhead driveway construction project | $25K |
| Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum | Nashville, Davidson County | From where i stand: the black experieince in country music | $25K |
| National Park Partners | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Magnetometer survey | $22K |
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