Rocky Nook Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Canaan, Connecticut · EIN 85-6679527 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Behavioral Health Center | Nantucket, MA | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $10,001 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Library | New Canaan, CT | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $10,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $10,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Stamford, CT | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $10,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $7,500 |
| First Congregational Church of New Canaan | New Canaan, CT | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $7,500 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $7,500 |
| Crossing Thresholds | New Canaan, CT | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $5,000 |
| Stanford Fund | Stanford, CA | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $5,000 |
| US Squash | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $5,000 |
| Youth Orchestra Without Borders | New York, NY | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $5,000 |
| City Squash | Bronx, NY | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $1,500 |
| Meals-On-Wheels of New Canaan | New Canaan, CT | General contribution, unrestricted to purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,001 | 15 |
| 2024 | $290,536 | 13 |
| 2023 | $104,750 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349102044
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-6679527
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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