S Kent Rockwell Foundation Inc
The S Kent Rockwell Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting initiatives aligned with its core values of innovation, education, community development, and conservation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.9M
+9.9% YoY
Grant Count
10
-54.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$494K
+141.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is committed to providing community relief, conserving natural resources and wildlife areas, enriching the lives of children, and fostering entrepreneurial innovation. According to the foundation's statement, it seeks to "pay back to society through the continued effort to rebuild and sustain the environment and communities that we already have."
The foundation concentrates its funding in four primary areas:
- Innovation — Supporting entrepreneurial ventures and innovative solutions
- Education — Funding educational institutions and programs
- Community — Advancing community development and relief efforts
- Conservation — Protecting natural resources and wildlife areas
Grantmaking
The foundation actively pursues grant applicants and maintains an application process through its website. Interested organizations may submit inquiries describing their projects for consideration.
How to Apply
through its website. Interested organizations may submit inquiries describing their projects for consideration.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of geographic areas across the United States, including major urban centers such as New York, Chicago, and Boston, as well as smaller communities. Its funding extends across multiple states including California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the most recent filings:
- Total Assets: $4.7 million (2024)
- Total Revenues: $697,463 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $5,071,688 (2024)
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation reported total assets of $9.01 million and expenses of $4.74 million in 2023, with revenue of $598,000 that year.
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from S Kent Rockwell Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- S Kent Rockwell — Chairman of the Board and President and Chief Executive Officer
- Kris Rockwell — President
- Brian Smith — Trustee
- Peter E Boorn JR — Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S KENT ROCKWELL | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 2 | — |
| PETER E BOORN JR | CHAIR OF THE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT CO | 2 | — |
| JOHN IRVIN | TREASURER AND SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA BABYAK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KRIS ROCKWELL | PRESIDENT | 10 | $36,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively award grants to organizations aligned with its mission. Recent major grants in 2024 reflect substantial commitments to higher education and conservation initiatives, with Robert Morris University receiving a significant $4 million grant for operational support, alongside substantial funding for environmental conservation organizations.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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