Rock in the Pond Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rock in the Pond Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$23,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$287,164
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,000 | 11 | $247,996 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $256,837 |
| 2025 | $23,000 | 14 | $287,164 |
How to apply
Rock in the Pond 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 Rock in the Pond Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 8 | $14,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acba (American College of the Building Arts) | Educational | $2,000 |
| Agnes Scott College | Educational | $2,000 |
| Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center | Child advocacy services | $2,000 |
| International African American Museum | Museum/educational | $2,000 |
| Lowcountry Orphan Relief | Program services, social services | $2,000 |
| One 80PLACE | Homelessness services | $2,000 |
| The Academy Fund (Grosse Pointe Academy) | Educational | $2,000 |
| Trident United Way | Program services, social services | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Support justice initiatives | $2,000 |
| Ashley Hall | Educational | $1,000 |
| College of Charleston | Educational | $1,000 |
| National Museum of African American History & Cult | Museum/educational | $1,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Bird conservation | $1,000 |
| Hollins University | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Renee Stewart
Questions people ask
Does Rock in the Pond Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rock in the Pond Foundation give?
$23,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Rock in the Pond Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Renee Stewart (Chairperson).
What does Rock in the Pond Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.