Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation Rockefeller Trust Company
Accepts applications
Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation Rockefeller Trust Company is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.2 million in 89 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7.2 million
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$186 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.7 million the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.3 million | 80 | $136 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 81 | $156 million |
| 2025 | $7.2 million | 89 | $186 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Dana Emery Family Foundation 3711 Kennett Pike Suite 220, Wilmington, DE 19807 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 498-6008, emeryfamilyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | No required format. Written request only. |
| Deadlines | June 30th |
| Restrictions | Irc section 501 (c)(3) organizations. |
What Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation Rockefeller Trust Company funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 69 | $5.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $350,000 |
| New York | 6 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $110,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $45,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Unrestricted grant related to scholarships | $1.3 million |
| Stanford University | Unrestricted grant related to scholarships | $1.0 million |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant related to support the literacy & numeracy skills of children | $1.0 million |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Unrestricted grant related to scholarships | $400,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Unrestricted grant related to breast cancer research | $350,000 |
| Deer Hill Foundation | Unrestricted grant related to educational activities | $300,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of San Francisco | Unrestricted grant related to youth academics and enrichment | $250,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant related to scholarships | $100,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | Unrestricted grant related to educational activities | $100,000 |
| One Love Foundation | Unrestricted grant related to educational activities | $100,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant related to support higher education scholarships for students of need | $100,000 |
| Champion Charities | Unrestricted grant related to support to help fight brain cancer and brain disease | $100,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Unrestricted grant related to youth academics and enrichment | $50,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant related to educational activities | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Unrestricted grant related to cultural activities | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted grant related to relief organizations | $50,000 |
| Today's Youth Matter | Unrestricted grant related to youth academics/enrichment | $50,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant related to youth academics/enrichment | $50,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant related to senior care | $50,000 |
| KIPP Bay Area Schools | Unrestricted grant related to educate, inspire and support under served youth | $50,000 |
| Roberts Enterprise Development Fund | Unrestricted grant related to helping employ and support people with employment barriers | $50,000 |
| Salesian College Preparatory | Unrestricted grant related to promote college preparatory skills to youth | $50,000 |
| Oakland Lacrosse Club | Unrestricted grant related to athletics | $50,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant related to charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | Unrestricted grant related to impact poverty in the sf bay area | $50,000 |
| University of Virginia | Unrestricted grant related to education activities | $45,000 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | Unrestricted grant related to youth academics and enrichment | $35,000 |
| Amherst College | Unrestricted grant related to educational activities | $35,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | Unrestricted grant related to support higher education scholarships for students of need | $25,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant related to summer school for underresourced middle school youth | $25,000 |
| CPMC Foundation | Unrestricted grant related to health care issues | $25,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant related to youth academics and enrichment | $25,000 |
| Innisfree Village | Unrestricted grant related to scholarships | $25,000 |
| La Casa de Las Madres | Unrestricted grant related to domestic violence | $25,000 |
| Legal Services for Children | Unrestricted grant related to legal assistance for children | $25,000 |
| Making Waves Foundation | Unrestricted grant related to youth academics and enrichment | $25,000 |
| Posse Foundation | Unrestricted grant related to scholarships | $25,000 |
| Project Open Hand | Unrestricted grant related to anti-poverty and nutrition/medical activities | $25,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant related to youth academics and enrichment | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | Unrestricted grant related to youth academics and enrichment | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- The Rockefeller Trust Company
- Robert L Emery Co Rockefller
- Dana M Emery Co Rockefeller
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation Rockefeller Trust Company accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30th.
How much does Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation Rockefeller Trust Company give?
$7.2 million in tax year 2025, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation Rockefeller Trust Company?
Its 2025 filing lists The Rockefeller Trust Company (Trustee), Robert L Emery Co Rockefller (Trustee) and Dana M Emery Co Rockefeller (Trustee).
What does Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation Rockefeller Trust Company fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.