Rockwater Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rockwater Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $225,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$225,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$39.0 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.3 million | 5 | $35.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 8 | $39.0 million |
How to apply
Rockwater 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 Rockwater Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $1.5 million |
| California | 4 | $1.2 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $250,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $150,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Justice Mission | Trafficking in the ghana fishing and cocoa industries | $1.5 million |
| Reality San Francisco Church | General support | $513,960 |
| Able Works | General support | $450,000 |
| Bibleproject | General support | $250,000 |
| Rocket Dog Rescue Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| Minnehaha Academy | General support | $150,000 |
| Awake Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy DH Wagner
- Jackson HM Wagner
- Benjamin Eh Wagner
- James CH Wagner
- Wayne Os Haig
Questions people ask
Does Rockwater Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rockwater Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $225,000.
Who runs Rockwater Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy DH Wagner (President/Director), Jackson HM Wagner (Secretary/Treasurer/Director), Benjamin Eh Wagner (Director) and James CH Wagner (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rockwater Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.