Rochfort Foundation Inc
Rochfort Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Georgia. In its 2024 filing, it reported providing scholarship grants to students in the surrounding geographical area: 62 individuals attending 24 colleges received awards.
Rochfort Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rochfort Foundation Inc gave $77K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,250
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,219
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,720,228
- +7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rochfort Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation says it does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing states that a standard grant application is available for each applicant and that awards are limited to a maximum of $2,000 annually per applicant. The filing does not identify an application route beyond contacting the foundation.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists June 1. This is a past filing’s deadline, not a current-cycle notice.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists June 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Rochfort Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 186, Madison, GA 30650
Phone: (706) 343-6500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rochfort Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Georgia ($24K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its scholarship activity as serving students in the surrounding geographical area. In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia; the remaining reported shares were Alabama (5%), Mississippi (4%), Massachusetts (3%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rochfort Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $74K (2020) to $91K (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | Tuition | $23,500 |
| Ga Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | Tuition | $7,500 |
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | Tuition | $6,500 |
| Kennesaw State College Kennesaw, GA | Tuition | $5,250 |
| Georgia College State Univer Milledgeville, GA | Tuition | $4,500 |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | Tuition | $3,000 |
| Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA | Tuition | $2,750 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Tuition | $2,500 |
| Berry College Mt Berry, GA | Tuition | $2,000 |
| Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Tuition | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,720,228 | $80,480 | $102,331 | $77,250 | 24 | $77,550 | $70,461 | $82,493 |
| 2023 | $1,604,762 | $73,139 | $103,931 | $89,000 | 23 | $89,300 | $66,554 | $74,338 |
| 2022 | $1,470,788 | $49,238 | $104,985 | $85,000 | 17 | $88,998 | $39,475 | $77,394 |
| 2021 | $1,871,400 | $176,813 | $114,953 | $91,000 | 17 | $94,019 | $163,182 | $92,610 |
| 2020 | $1,684,564 | $55,462 | $90,319 | $73,900 | 16 | — | $45,716 | $75,638 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rochfort Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes scholarship grants to students as the foundation’s direct charitable activity. The 2024 grants were reported with the purpose “Tuition.”
The colleges it supported describe a range of educational missions. For example, the University of an individual recipient says it supports students, faculty, staff, alumni, and related educational programs. Berry College describes its approach as combining academic study with work experience, spiritual and moral growth, and service. Toccoa Falls College says its mission is to develop Christian servant leaders. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not missions stated by Rochfort Foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $77,250. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $23,500, with a median of $1,500. Its largest reported awards included $23,500 to the University of Georgia, $7,500 to the Georgia Institute of Technology, $6,500 to the University of an individual recipient, and $5,250 to Kennesaw State College. Other recipients included Georgia College State University ($4,500), Mississippi State University ($3,000), and Georgia Military College ($2,750).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cameron Coody, Charles Merritt Jr, and Georgeana W Tamplin as trustees.
Rochfort Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cameron Coody
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Charles Merritt Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Georgeana W Tamplin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christian Henry (2020) — Trustee
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 $2K, to Cameron Coody (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rochfort Foundation Inc
How much does Rochfort Foundation Inc give each year?
Rochfort Foundation Inc gave $77K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89K across 23 grants.
What is Rochfort Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rochfort Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,219, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rochfort Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Rochfort Foundation Inc give grants?
Rochfort Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Milledgeville, GA (2 grants).
Does Rochfort Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Rochfort Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition" (24 grants).
Who are Rochfort Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rochfort Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Georgia ($23,500), Ga Institute of Technology ($7,500) and University of North Georgia ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rochfort Foundation Inc?
Rochfort Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rochfort Foundation Inc fund?
The filing describes scholarship grants to students as the foundation’s direct charitable activity. The 2024 grants were reported with the purpose “Tuition.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rochfort Foundation Inc?
The foundation says it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rochfort Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rochfort Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-0946906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rochfort Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rochfort Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rochfort-foundation-inc-morg_945391daa9fc4f02aa6045ee20d1febf
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