Rock Island Refining Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rock Island Refining Foundation is a private foundation in Mesa, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $17,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$103,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,250 | 20 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 19 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $103,000 | 19 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Rock Island Refining Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Rock Island Refining Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 15 | $71,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $12,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $12,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marian University | To invest in students | $17,000 |
| White Water Valley Railroad | To support the railroad | $17,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane relief | $12,500 |
| Kerr County Flood Relief Foundation | Flood relief | $12,500 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | To support the college | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Institute for the Deaf | To support language services | $5,000 |
| Hvaf of Indiana | Veteren services | $5,000 |
| Coburn Place Safe Haven | Helping those impacted by domestic | $3,500 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Inc | To support the indiana symphony | $3,500 |
| Morning Dove | Therapeutic support | $3,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc | To help provide food for people | $2,500 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Feed the hungry | $2,500 |
| Ascent 121 | Support of survivors of human traffi | $2,500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Pre | Mental wellness | $2,500 |
| Brightlane Learning | Education support | $2,500 |
| Fairbanks | To provide hope & recovery | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Vereren services | $2,000 |
| Little Red Door Cancer Agency | Cancer support | $1,500 |
| Indiana Historical Society | To preserve history | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Holly Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Rock Island Refining Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rock Island Refining Foundation give?
$103,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Rock Island Refining Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Holly Robinson (Admin Direct).
What does Rock Island Refining Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and food and hunger.