George Pocock Rowing Foundation
The George Pocock Rowing Foundation is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington. Formed in 1984, it supports young people’s access to rowing and works toward an inclusive rowing community accessible to all young people.
George Pocock Rowing Foundation at a glance
In short: George Pocock Rowing Foundation gave $245K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $245,068
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,505
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,245
- Total assets
- $3,191,850
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George Pocock Rowing Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 3320 Fuhrman Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: (206) 659-4185
Website: https://ww.pocockfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Pocock Rowing Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Atlantic City High School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (38%), New Jersey (26%), Maryland (10%), Delaware (10%), and Louisiana (10%). The 2024 grant list also includes recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George Pocock Rowing Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $275K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City High School Atlantic City, NJ | Coaching Grant & Transportation | $25,000 |
| DeMatha Catholic High School Hyattsville, MD | Coaching Grants & Transportation | $25,000 |
| Hope on Water Maywood, NJ | Coaching Grants & Transportation | $25,000 |
| Newport Rowing Club Wilmington, DE | Coaching Grants & Transportation | $25,000 |
| Pocock Rowing Club Seattle, WA | Start up Grants | $25,000 |
| Xavier University Rowing Club New Orleans, LA | Coaching Grants & Transportation | $25,000 |
| Renton Rowing Center Renton, WA | Summer Camp & Transportation | $23,489 |
| Duwamish Rowing Club Seattle, WA | Program Expenses | $15,000 |
| Evanston Township HS Rowing Evanston, IL | Coaching Grants & Transportation | $15,000 |
| Brick City Rowing Newark, NJ | Scholarships | $12,500 |
Ready to take the next step with George Pocock Rowing Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,191,850 | $2,536,767 | $2,670,920 | $245,068 | 14 | $48,036 |
| 2023 | $3,192,243 | $2,004,522 | $2,521,079 | $275,000 | 11 | $15,607 |
| 2022 | $3,660,286 | $2,700,743 | $2,829,246 | $227,600 | 14 | $24,127 |
| 2021 | $3,882,620 | $2,812,752 | $2,199,718 | $120,000 | 5 | $18,378 |
| 2020 | $3,390,226 | $2,126,467 | $1,807,891 | $12,000 | 2 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to help young people access and experience the life-changing sport of rowing.” Its vision is “to build and support an inclusive rowing community that is accessible for all young people.”
Its programs include Pocock Youth Rowing, serving youth ages 11–18 through introductory rowing and training for local and national competition; the A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund, which supports work to expand rowing in under-resourced communities; and other services including Camp Lucy, Erg Ed, regional grants, and an Athlete Support and Retention scholarship program. The filing reports that Camp Lucy reached over 50 girls at three boathouses, Erg Ed reached 40,000 youth during the school year, regional grants served more than 2,000 youth at nine Pacific Northwest boathouses, and the scholarship program served 145 youth at 13 boathouses.
The foundation’s 2024 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Pocock Rowing Club describes its mission as fostering an inclusive rowing community and offering fitness, recreation, skill development, and competitive racing. Renton Rowing Center describes itself as an inclusive rowing-based recreational sport center for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Brick City Rowing says it promotes competitive youth rowing in Newark through year-round programming and partnerships. Evanston Township High School District 202 Education Foundation says it raises and distributes funds to enhance educational opportunities at the high school. Associated Recreation Council describes its work as supporting equitable, culturally relevant recreation, childcare, and lifelong learning programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $245,068. Grant amounts ranged from $6,930 to $25,000, with a median of $19,244. Examples among its largest grants included $25,000 each to Atlantic City High School, DeMatha Catholic High School, Hope on Water, Newport Rowing Club, Pocock Rowing Club, and Xavier University Rowing Club. Other grants included $23,489 to Renton Rowing Center, $15,000 each to Duwamish Rowing Club and Evanston Township HS Rowing, and $12,500 to Brick City Rowing.
The foundation’s filing says grantees submit year-end project reports and submit receipts, invoices, or other relevant documentation for grant-funded expenditures to be reimbursed. Documentation is submitted quarterly.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Gibbons as Executive Director, Padraic McGovern as Deputy Director, and Arshay Cooper as Director of Inclusion. Officers listed are Megan Sweeney, President; Jill Wood, Vice President; Mai Nguyen, Treasurer; and Kevin Yruretagatoyena, Secretary. Directors listed are Brooks Chase, Daniel Marconi, and David Miller.
George Pocock Rowing Foundation is led by Jennifer Gibbons, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Gibbons
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $143K (2024)
Megan Sweeney
President
Director → Board Secretary, 2023
Board Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arshay Cooper
Director of Inclusion
National Inclusion Director → Director of Inclusion, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$126K (2023) → $182K (2024)
Eric Ledbetter
Director
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Phoun
Director
Treasurer → Board President, 2023
Board President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Lopez
Director
President → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Woodworth
Director
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooks Chase
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Marconi
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Miller
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dustann Jones
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Caldwell
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Parker Ksidakis
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Re Knack
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Matalone
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilma Comenat
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Padraic McGovern
Deputy Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$90K (2023) → $103K (2024)
Jill Wood
Vice President
Director → Board Vice President, 2023
Board Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mai Nguyen
Treasurer
Director → Board Treasurer, 2023
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Yruretagoyena
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Meghan Barry (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kirkland Barrett (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Dommer (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Shirley Wilson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sohier Hall (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eleanor Logan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Dave Miller (2022) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Eastberg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Bottum (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Andrea Bonaccorsi (2020) — Director
- Former: Elle Logan (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Matthew Lacey (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $182K, to Arshay Cooper (Dir. of Inclusion). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George Pocock Rowing Foundation
How much does George Pocock Rowing Foundation give each year?
George Pocock Rowing Foundation gave $245K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $275K across 11 grants.
What is George Pocock Rowing Foundation's typical grant size?
George Pocock Rowing Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,245, and its average grant was $17,505, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does George Pocock Rowing Foundation give grants?
George Pocock Rowing Foundation's top state is Washington, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New Jersey (26%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (4 grants).
Does George Pocock Rowing Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on George Pocock Rowing Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Coaching Grants & Transportation" (5 grants).
Who are George Pocock Rowing Foundation's largest grantees?
George Pocock Rowing Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Atlantic City High School ($25,000), DeMatha Catholic High School ($25,000) and Hope on Water ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George Pocock Rowing Foundation?
George Pocock Rowing Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does George Pocock Rowing Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to help young people access and experience the life-changing sport of rowing.” Its vision is “to build and support an inclusive rowing community that is accessible for all young people.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Pocock Rowing Foundation?
George Pocock Rowing Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ww.pocockfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is George Pocock Rowing Foundation's EIN?
George Pocock Rowing Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1276445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work George Pocock Rowing Foundation funds
Recreation & Sports Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in George Pocock Rowing Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
National Recreation Foundation
Lake Forest, IL
The National Recreation Foundation funds youth outdoor recreation, physical activity, and nature-connection programs, especially those expanding access for young people facing barriers. It supports organizations across the country; 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $160,000, with a median of $20,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; grants are by invitation only.
Assets
$56.4M
Grants
75
Total Given
$2.4M
The Richard and Maude Ferry Foundation
Seattle, WA
The Richard and Maude Ferry Foundation supports Catholic organizations and work in education, dementia care, arts and culture, and social services, with particular concern for vulnerable people. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $105,500, with a median of $10,000, and mostly went to Washington and California; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$22.9M
Grants
29
Total Given
$529K
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City funds organizations addressing community needs such as healthcare access, housing, food, employment, and education, with recent grants mostly supporting Oklahoma-based programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $1.38 million, with a median of $20,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$619.2M
Grants
15
Total Given
$2.4M
The Kim and Don Richards Family Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$3K
Grants
7
Total Given
$4K
American Fidelity Foundation
Oklahoma City, OK
American Fidelity Foundation supports education, health and welfare, arts and culture, and civic and economic development, primarily in communities where American Fidelity and Cameron company colleagues live and work. Its website says grants typically range from $500 to $5,000, though reported 2024 grants varied widely. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Assets
$48.1M
Grants
205
Total Given
$2.4M
The 54 Fund
Stockton, CA
THE 54 FUND supports charitable organizations across areas including community services, youth, education, culture, and health, with most funding going to California, especially Stockton and San Joaquin County. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $78,000, with a median of $2,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.0M
Grants
99
Total Given
$527K
More similar funders
More Funders in Washington
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). George Pocock Rowing Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-pocock-rowing-foundation-morg_05372856bfaa49b4aed5769dbb8c4172
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_911276445_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{George Pocock Rowing Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/george-pocock-rowing-foundation-morg_05372856bfaa49b4aed5769dbb8c4172},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-17. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from George Pocock Rowing Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
George Pocock Rowing Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?