Rockwood Charitable Foundation
The Rockwood Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Barrington, Rhode Island. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 recipients included organizations working in areas such as children’s play, disability services, education, crisis response, and community support.
Rockwood Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Rockwood Charitable Foundation gave $300K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state New York. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,714
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,110,682
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (5 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (37% 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 Rockwood Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 143, Barrington, RI 02806
Phone: (401) 465-3492
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rockwood Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Play ADK ($78K). Together the top 10 received $223K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 146 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (37%) and Rhode Island (31%), followed by Pennsylvania (10%), Virginia (7%), and New Hampshire (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rockwood Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 28 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 $258K (2020) to $338K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Play ADK Saranac Lake, NY | General | $78,000 |
| The Corliss Institute Warren, RI | Handicapped Ramp | $62,500 |
| ADK Foundation Lake Placid, NY | General | $14,500 |
| Barrington Christian Academy Barrington, RI | DFW Memorial Scholarship & General | $10,000 |
| Kick in for Kids Mechanicsburg, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area Harrisburg, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Crossroads RI Providence, RI | General | $10,000 |
| Faith Aid Ashburn, VA | Mustard Seed House | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| World Gospel Mission Marion, IN | Cardiothoracic Equipment Fund | $8,000 |
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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 | $4,110,682 | $262,270 | $317,671 | $300,000 | 28 | $300,000 | $244,599 | $301,699 |
| 2023 | $4,166,082 | $183,988 | $299,760 | $270,000 | 32 | $270,000 | $149,448 | $264,398 |
| 2022 | $4,281,633 | $251,813 | $366,009 | $338,000 | 35 | $338,000 | $223,693 | $264,355 |
| 2021 | $4,395,874 | $157,249 | $328,393 | $297,000 | 23 | $297,000 | $124,562 | $299,289 |
| 2020 | $4,567,406 | $108,926 | $284,645 | $258,000 | 28 | — | $82,281 | $246,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rockwood Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $302K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. PLAY ADK says it promotes healthier children through a safe, inclusive place for imaginative play. The Corliss Institute says it provides social, habilitation, and employment services to Deaf people with diverse disabilities. Barrington Christian Academy describes itself as a regional K–12 Christian college-preparatory school focused on educational excellence and spiritual formation. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area says it brings churches and community partners together to serve people facing homelessness, incarceration, and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $300,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $78,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $78,000 to PLAY ADK for general purposes and $62,500 to The Corliss Institute for a handicapped ramp. Other notable grants were $14,500 to ADK Foundation for general purposes and $10,000 each to Barrington Christian Academy, Kick in for Kids, Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area, Crossroads RI, Faith Aid, and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frederic L Rockefeller Jr, June R Maugery, Cynthia R Thompson, Elsie R Wright, Deborah R Roddy, and Shirley R Salach as trustees.
Rockwood Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia R. Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah R. Roddy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elsie R. Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frederic L. Rockefeller Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
June R. Maugery
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shirley R. Salach
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rockwood Charitable Foundation
How much does Rockwood Charitable Foundation give each year?
Rockwood Charitable Foundation gave $300K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $270K across 32 grants.
What is Rockwood Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Rockwood Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,714, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rockwood Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Rockwood Charitable Foundation give grants?
Rockwood Charitable Foundation's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (31%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (3 grants), Saranac Lake, NY (2 grants), Mechanicsburg, PA (2 grants) and Concord, NH (2 grants).
Does Rockwood Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Rockwood Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rockwood Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Rockwood Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Play ADK ($78,000), The Corliss Institute ($62,500) and ADK Foundation ($14,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rockwood Charitable Foundation?
Rockwood Charitable Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $302K (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 Rockwood Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. PLAY ADK says it promotes healthier children through a safe, inclusive place for imaginative play. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rockwood Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rockwood Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Rockwood Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6982634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rockwood Charitable Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rockwood Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rockwood-charitable-foundation-morg_a09000abfb464bf6b3f13420860c70d3
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