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RIFF FOUNDATION

Boston, MA Tax ID: 81-5214407 https://radicalimaginationfoundation.org/

The RIFF Foundation, located in Boston, MA, supports social change initiatives with over $32 million in assets, focusing on cities like Jackson, MS, and Washington, D.C., and is led by uncompensated officers.

About RIFF FOUNDATION

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The RIFF Foundation, based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates with a focus on fostering radical imagination and social change. With assets totaling over $32 million, the foundation reported expenses of approximately $7.7 million and revenue of about $12.4 million. The foundation supports initiatives in cities such as Jackson, Mississippi, and Washington, D.C. Key personnel include Nancy Vinal as President, Pamela Kohlberg as Treasurer, and Samuel Vinal as Secretary, all of whom serve without compensation. The foundation's website provides further information on its mission and activities.

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $32.2M
Total Awarded This Year $7.2M
Average Grant Size $10K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 244
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Boston, MA
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$32.2M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$7.2M

3 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
61.9%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$7,136,000Amalgamated Charitable FoundationGeneral supportWashington, DC, US2024
$7,048,000Amalgamated Charitable FoundationGeneral supportWashington, DC, US2023
$5,275,000Amalgamated Charitable FoundationGeneral supportWashington, DC, US2022
$20,000Love Me Without Limited 4 LifeGeneral supportJackson, MS, US2024
$20,000Lawyers for Good Government IncGeneral supportWashington, DC, US2024

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

NV

Nancy Vinal

President

$0 2024
PK

Pamela Kohlberg

Treasurer

$0 2024
SV

Samuel Vinal

Secretary

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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