Rockwater Foundation

Rockwater Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $39M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$39Mtotal assets
2013IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Rockwater Foundation has awarded

5 grantees · $3.3M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Menlo Park Presbyterian Church $2.5M
  • Able Works $449K
  • Bibleproject $250K
  • Special Ops Sv Inc $106K
  • Raiz Foundation Inc $6K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$2.8M
  • FY2019$3.1M
  • FY2020$2M
  • FY2021$3.1M
  • FY2022$4.4M
  • FY2023$3.3M

About Rockwater Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersPalo Alto, California
  • EIN461537126
  • IRS ruling2013

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rockwater Foundation?

Rockwater Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California with $39M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Rockwater Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Rockwater Foundation?

Rockwater Foundation's EIN is 461537126. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Rockwater Foundation?

Private foundations like Rockwater Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Rockwater Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.