Rock in the Pond Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharleston, South Carolina · EIN 85-2941740 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$23K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$287K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acba (American College of the Building Arts) | Charleston, SC | Educational | $2,000 |
| Agnes Scott College | Decatur, GA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center | Charleston, SC | Child advocacy services | $2,000 |
| International African American Museum | Charleston, SC | Museum/Educational | $2,000 |
| Lowcountry Orphan Relief | North Charleston, SC | Program services, social services | $2,000 |
| One 80Place | Charleston, SC | Homelessness services | $2,000 |
| The Academy Fund (Grosse Pointe Academy) | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Educational | $2,000 |
| Trident United Way | North Charleston, SC | Program services, social services | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Support justice initiatives | $2,000 |
| Ashley Hall | Charleston, SC | Educational | $1,000 |
| College of Charleston | Charleston, SC | Educational | $1,000 |
| National Museum of African American History & Cult | Washington, DC | Museum/Educational | $1,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Ithaca, NY | Bird conservation | $1,000 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $28,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349104351
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2941740
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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