Rockwater Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 46-1537126 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.2M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$39M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $450,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Justice Mission | Arlington, VA | Trafficking in the ghana fishing and cocoa industries | $1,523,564 |
| Reality San Francisco Church | San Francisco, CA | General support | $513,960 |
| Able Works | San Francisco, CA | General support | $450,000 |
| Bibleproject | Portland, OR | General support | $250,000 |
| Rocket Dog Rescue Inc | San Francisco, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Minnehaha Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $150,000 |
| Awake Inc | Topeka, KS | General support | $50,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | San Francisco, CA | General support | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,187,524 | 8 |
| 2023 | $3,318,206 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349102553
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1537126
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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