The Rockdale Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Rockdale Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,782 in 22 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$98,782
- Number of grants22
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $933,950 the year before.
59% 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 | $933,950 | 19 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $98,782 | 22 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Rockdale Foundation Inc 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 The Rockdale Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Georgia. It also paid $537,151 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 14 | $166,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $9,590 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Youth Awareness Forum | Water/hygiene project sierra leone | $476,741 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs Metro Atl | Operating support for youth develope | $75,000 |
| Educaid | Support education | $60,000 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | Support arts and education | $30,000 |
| African Leader Foundation | Student scholarship | $30,000 |
| Comprehensive Community Services | Support | $10,000 |
| Grandmother Project Inv | Grandmother leadership training | $10,000 |
| The Carter Center Inc | Sierra leone mental heath program | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Northeast Georgia | Food for tots program | $10,000 |
| The Silkroad Project Inv | Support | $9,590 |
| Partners in Change | Support for job coaching | $7,500 |
| Phoenix Pass | Support disabled individuals | $7,500 |
| Path Foundation Inc | Beltline expansion | $5,000 |
| Conyers Rockdale Council for Arts | General donation | $5,000 |
| One Hundred Miles | Support | $2,000 |
| YWCA | Salute to woman of acheivement | $1,500 |
| Woodlands Gardens | General donation | $1,500 |
| Davidson College | Support education programs | $1,000 |
| Rockdale Cares | Supports developmentally challenged | $1,000 |
| Communities of Coastal Ga Fnd | Support | $1,000 |
| Grey Matters Project | Matching grant | $500 |
| Telem Uncommon Sounds FCSC Compound 1 | Support music in sierra leone | $410 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen M Barksdale
- Kathlyn M Pattillo
- David Weitnauer
Questions people ask
Does The Rockdale Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rockdale Foundation Inc give?
$98,782 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants.
Who runs The Rockdale Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen M Barksdale (Director/Pre), Kathlyn M Pattillo (Director) and David Weitnauer (Vice Preside).
What does The Rockdale Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and education.