Rocking Moon Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rocking Moon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Yarmouth, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $37,762 and the largest $753,416. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$37,762
- Largest grant$753,416
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $804,565 the year before.
20% 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 | $906,520 | 27 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $804,565 | 25 | $15.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 20 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
Rocking Moon 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.
What Rocking Moon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 8 | $983,220 |
| New York | 6 | $296,540 |
| Maryland | 2 | $103,360 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County Homeless Coalition (dba Homeworthy) | Facilities, building, and program support | $753,416 |
| The Ali Forney Center | General Operating Support - Multi Year (Year 3 of 3) | $102,885 |
| Tree Street Youth | General Operating Support - Capacity Building Support | $82,581 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | Program Support | $78,360 |
| Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund | General Operating Support | $60,704 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Program Support - LGBT Project | $60,388 |
| The Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Community Center | General Operating Support | $52,111 |
| NOPI Inc | Program Support for Proteus Medical | $50,000 |
| The Level Up Project | General Operating Support for TENT | $50,000 |
| Open City Advocates | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Maine Initiatives | Program Support -Rapid Response Grant | $35,525 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Area Interfaith Outreach Food and Energy Assistance | Program Support - Knox County Weekend Meal Program | $25,782 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Program Support | $25,000 |
| OUT Maine | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| ProsperityME | General Operating Support - Rapid Response Grant | $20,525 |
| National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice | General Operating Support | $10,452 |
| Hand in Hand Mano en Mano | General Operating Support | $10,391 |
| Drama Club Inc | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph R Higdon
- Matthew Jaffe
- Ellen L Sudow
- Sarah Higdon-Sudow
- William J Higdon-Sudow
- Robert J Higdon
Questions people ask
Does Rocking Moon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rocking Moon Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $37,762.
Who runs Rocking Moon Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph R Higdon (Trustee), Matthew Jaffe (Trustee), Ellen L Sudow (Trustee) and Sarah Higdon-Sudow (Trustee (end 2/2025)) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Rocking Moon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.