The Rockfall Foundation
Accepts applications
The Rockfall Foundation is a private foundation in Middletown, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $33,200 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $4,900. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$33,200
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$4,900
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $30,539 the year before.
55% 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 | $30,539 | 11 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $33,200 | 11 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Rockfall Foundation Inc 27 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 06457 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 347-0340 |
| What to submit | The rockfall foundation, inc. Established in 1935 by colonel clarence s. Wadsworth, holds and manages open space property, preserves and operates the dekoven house in middletown, Connecticut, as a community center, and supports an active program of environmental projects, grants, and educational programs. The foundation's grant program was inaugurated in 1972 and has become an important part of its philanthropic activities in the lower Connecticut river valley. To date,over 500,000 has been awarded to a variety of organizations in the lower Connecticut river valley's 17 towns (chester, clinton, cromwell, deep river, durham, east haddam, east hampton, essex, haddam, killingworth, lyme, middlefield, middletown, old lyme, old saybrook, portland, westbrook). Grant application and selection is overseen by the foundation's grants committee. Anyone interested in applying is encouraged to learn more about that year's grants process, call the foundation office with questions about specific gran |
| Deadlines | November 7, 2024 for fiscal year 2025 grants. |
| Restrictions | The rockfall foundation, inc. Established in 1934 by colonel clarence s. Wadsworth, holds and manages open space property, preserves and operates the dekoven house in middletown, Connecticut, as a community center, and supports an active program of environmental projects, grants, and educational programs. The foundation's grant program was inaugurated in 1972 and has become an important part of its philanthropic activities in the lower Connecticut river valley. To date, over 500,000 has been awarded to a variety of organizations in the lower Connecticut river valley's 17 towns. Grant application and selection is overseen by the foundation's grants committee. Anyone interested in applying is encouraged to learn more about that year's grants process, call the foundation office with questions about specific grant ideas and attend the workshop for grant applications. Rockfall grants support environmental education activities,planning projects and internships to preserve and enhance the env |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Rockfall Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 11 | $33,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | Environmental | $4,900 |
| Connecticut Forest & Park Assoc | Environmental | $4,000 |
| Fountain Hill Cemetary Associatio | Environmental | $3,600 |
| Valley Shore YMCA | Environmental | $3,500 |
| Everyone Outside Inc | Environmental | $3,500 |
| Bushy Hill Nature Center | Environmental | $3,500 |
| Two Coyotes Wildnerness School | Environmental | $3,500 |
| Connecticut River Museum | Environmental | $2,950 |
| Brownstone Quorum | Environmental | $1,800 |
| Old Saybrook Middle School | Environmental | $1,050 |
| East Hampton Clean Energy Task Forc | Environmental | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony P Marino
- Charlie Renshaw
- Anthony Zemba
- Brian McCarthy
- Sharon Lewis
- David Hess
- Yasemin Ugurlu
- Matt Willis
- Marilyn Ozols
- Jen Huddleston
- David Vance
- Catie Griffin
Questions people ask
Does The Rockfall Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 7, 2024 for fiscal year 2025 grants..
How much does The Rockfall Foundation give?
$33,200 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Rockfall Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anthony P Marino (Exec Dir), Charlie Renshaw (Director), Anthony Zemba (Director) and Brian McCarthy (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Rockfall Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.