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The Bocock Foundation

Preselected recipients only Charlottesville, Virginia · EIN 822423953

The Bocock Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2001$3,155
2024$00$2,473
2025$60,0006$3.0 million

How to apply

The Bocock 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Bocock Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia4$40,000
Utah2$20,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area
Salt Lake City, UT
General funds$10,000
The Fountain Fund Jefferson School City Center
Charlottesville, VA
General funds$10,000
Community Foundation Comm FD Charlottesville Va
Charlottesville, VA
General funds$10,000
Camp Kesem
Charlottesville, VA
General funds$10,000
Community Foundation Comm FD Charlottesville Va
Charlottesville, VA
General funds$10,000
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Salt Lake City, UT
General funds$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Bocock Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Bocock Foundation give?

$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Bocock Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John H Bocock (Trustee As N) and Alexander H Bocock (Trustee As N).

What does The Bocock Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development.

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