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3 Rivers Community Foundation

EIN 91-2049302 · Kennewick, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERPETUAL GIVING IN BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNITES TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS NOW, AND IN THE FUTURE.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
3
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$99,592, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $767,404 spent. EACH FALL 3RCF HOLDS AN APPLICATION-BASED GRANT CYCLE FOR NONPROFITS SERVING BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNITES. REQUESTS ARE CAREFULLY VETTED, REVIEWED, AND INTERVIEWED TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THE AREAS OF GREATEST NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY. 3RCF FUNDS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS ACROSS SERVICE AREAS, SUPPORTING HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH, FOOD SECURITY, THE ARTS, ANIMAL WELFARE, AND MORE. THIS GIVING IS SUPPORTED BY DONORS WHO CREATE UNRESTRICTED OR FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS, AS WELL AS DIRECT ANNUAL GIVING TOWARDS GRANTMAKING.
  2. $70,262 spent. 3RCF PROVIDES FULL-SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUAL DONORS TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF STUDENTS ATTENDING ACCREDITED SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, AND TRADE PROGRAMS.
  3. 3RCF PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF CUSTOMIZED DONOR SERVICES, INCLUDING DESIGNATED FUNDS, PASSTHRU GIVING, ANONYMOUS GIVING, LEGACY PLANNING, AND MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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