Rockwood Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rockwood Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Barrington, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $78,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$300,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$78,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $270,000 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $270,000 | 32 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 28 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Rockwood Charitable 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.
What Rockwood Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $111,500 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $93,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $29,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Play Adk | General | $78,000 |
| The Corliss Institute | Handicapped ramp | $62,500 |
| Adk Foundation | General | $14,500 |
| Barrington Christian Academy | Dfw memorial scholarship & general | $10,000 |
| Kick in for Kids | General | $10,000 |
| Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area | General | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Ri | General | $10,000 |
| Faith Aid | Mustard seed house | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $10,000 |
| World Gospel Mission | Cardiothoracic equipment fund | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross Northern NE | General | $7,000 |
| Faiths Footsies | General | $7,000 |
| Community Prep School | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Wildcat Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots | General | $5,000 |
| High Peaks Hospice | General | $5,000 |
| Loveland Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Ri Community Food Bank | General | $5,000 |
| Harbor Homes Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Innisfree Village | General | $5,000 |
| Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Development | General | $4,000 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | General | $4,000 |
| Five Rivers Conservation Trust | General | $4,000 |
| Live and Let Live Farm | General | $4,000 |
| Paul Smith's College | General | $2,000 |
| Paul Smith's Volunteer Fire Department | General | $1,500 |
| Bloomingdale Fire District | General | $1,500 |
| Nan Project | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederic L Rockefeller Jr
- June R Maugery
- Cynthia R Thompson
- Elsie R Wright
- Deborah R Roddy
- Shirley R Salach
Questions people ask
Does Rockwood Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rockwood Charitable Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rockwood Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederic L Rockefeller Jr (Trustee), June R Maugery (Trustee), Cynthia R Thompson (Trustee) and Elsie R Wright (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Rockwood Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.