From public IRS filings
NEXT RIVER
OAKLAND, CA · Social Science
Mission
Next River is an institute for practicing the future. We cultivate the research, narratives, practices, and connections that transform our cultural landscape toward collective liberation.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$3M
Total expenses
$1.2M
Total assets
$2.7M
Program expense ratio
81%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds NEXT RIVER
$2.8M in foundation grants on record from 19 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $375K | 2 |
| Kresge Foundation | $370K | 2 |
| Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $350K | 1 |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | $280K | 1 |
| Impactassetsinc | $275K | 2 |
| Walter and Elise Haas Fund | $202K | 5 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| Omidyar Network Fund | $150K | 2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $150K | 1 |
| Center for Media Justice | $100K | 1 |
Leadership
Maria Birdsong — Executive Dir. (Principal officer)
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