The Rock Foundation
Invitation OnlyMidlothian, Virginia · EIN 20-8164535 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$106K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $6,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Foundation | Richmond, VA | $10,000 Fashion Design & Merchandising Program; $7,500 Cross-Disciplinary Materials Research Displays | $17,500 |
| John Marshall Center at VA Museum History & Culture | Richmond, VA | Civics Connect Portfolio | $15,000 |
| Culture Works | Richmond, VA | Grant for online calendar updates | $7,500 |
| World Pediatrics | Richmond, VA | Delivery by VA based medical volunteers and hospital partners | $7,500 |
| Elijah House Academy | Richmond, VA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Maymont Foundation | Richmond, VA | Restoration of the Glass Transom in the Swan Bedroom and Alabaster Urn in the Dining Room | $5,000 |
| CancerLinc | Richmond, VA | Mission Support | $5,000 |
| Hanover Tavern Foundation | Hanover, VA | Grounds Enhancement Project | $5,000 |
| Captial Trees | Richmond, VA | Project support | $5,000 |
| Free Clinic of Powhatan | Powhatan, VA | Grant for operating costs of medical, dental & mental health services | $5,000 |
| Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Foundation | Staunton, VA | Annual Support | $5,000 |
| Richmond Symphony League | Richmond, VA | 2026 Designer Show Home | $5,000 |
| Richmond Ballet | Richmond, VA | Minds In Motion | $5,000 |
| Soar365 | Richmond, VA | Respite Program | $5,000 |
| Atlas Partnership | Richmond, VA | Multifaceted Programming | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Richmond | Richmond, VA | Richmond Christmas Mother Fund | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8164535
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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