Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation is a private foundation in Melbourne, Florida. In tax year 2023 it gave $218,558 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $182,220. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$218,558
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$182,220
- Assets$0
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2023 was down from $526,720 the year before.
23% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $640,286 | 276 | $15.7 million |
| 2022 | $526,720 | 241 | $13.0 million |
| 2023 | $218,558 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
Aerojet Rocketdyne 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $182,720 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $29,668 |
| Virginia | 3 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $470 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholarship Corporation | Scholarship stipends for all remaining scholarships through 2025 program | $182,220 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $29,668 |
| Board of the University of Alabama | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Bishop Oconnell High School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Central Michigan University | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Northwestern University | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| School of the Arts Foundation Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Wakefield School Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Assumption St Bridget School Part of Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $470 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Carmen Robertson
- Ken Bedingfield
- Scott Mikuen
- Mel Rakita
Questions people ask
Does Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation give?
$218,558 in tax year 2023, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Carmen Robertson (President), Ken Bedingfield (Treasurer), Scott Mikuen (Secretary) and Mel Rakita (Director).
What does Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.