About us

We're on a mission to safeguard a healthy planet so that future generations can experience a world of abundance, wonder and adventure — forever.

In setting aside 1% of its equity to establish an independent philanthropic effort, Rivian sought to create a foundation with resources that would grow with the company, thus transforming nature and future generations into stakeholders of Rivian’s long-term success.

The Rivian Foundation supports high-impact initiatives to help protect and restore our wildlands, waterways and oceans; to safeguard our climate; and to ensure that the transition to a clean energy future serves all people.

Save the Waves (first image), Harlem Grown (second image)

Our values

We bring an adventurous spirit to our work, embarking on our journey with openness, deep curiosity, and a commitment to continual listening and learning. Below are the values that guide us.

Ambition

We value audacious thinking and ambitious goals to tackle our planet's unprecedented challenges.

We value audacious thinking and ambitious goals to tackle our planet's unprecedented challenges.


Collaboration

We prioritize teamwork involving diverse communities and approaches.

We prioritize teamwork involving diverse communities and approaches.


Innovation

We seek out inventive solutions that push boundaries and expand possibilities.

We seek out inventive solutions that push boundaries and expand possibilities.


Hope

We harness the power of optimism in the face of daunting challenges to inspire and drive positive change.

We harness the power of optimism in the face of daunting challenges to inspire and drive positive change.


Humility

We commit to learning, listening, and sharing both our successes and failures.

We commit to learning, listening, and sharing both our successes and failures.


Inclusiveness

We strive to ensure our work reflects a broad range of perspectives and advances the needs of diverse communities.

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Leadership

Leadership

Board of trustees

Board of trustees

Rose Marcario

Rose Marcario

Chair

Chair

Anisa
Kamadoli Costa

Anisa
Kamadoli Costa

Trustee

Trustee

Ed Norton, Sr.

Ed Norton, Sr.

Trustee

Trustee

RJ Scaringe

RJ Scaringe

Trustee

Trustee

Our team

Our team

Anisa
Kamadoli Costa

Anisa
Kamadoli Costa

President

President

PJ Simmons

PJ Simmons

Executive Director

Executive Director

Samara Rudolph

Samara Rudolph

Senior Director

Senior Director

Jamie Chung

Jamie Chung

Secretary

Secretary

Claire McDonough

Claire McDonough

Treasurer

Treasurer

Frequently asked questions

Is the Rivian Foundation part of Rivian?

How is the Rivian Foundation funded?

Can I apply for a Rivian Foundation grant?

How does the Foundation choose grantees?

What is the Foundation's geographic scope?

Is the Rivian Foundation hiring?

Do you have a media contact?

Is the Rivian Foundation part of Rivian?

How is the Rivian Foundation funded?

Can I apply for a Rivian Foundation grant?

How does the Foundation choose grantees?

What is the Foundation's geographic scope?

Is the Rivian Foundation hiring?

Do you have a media contact?