Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc
Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, and the foundation states that it was voluntarily dissolved on December 2, 2024.
Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc gave $9.5M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $398K), top state Montana. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,545,845
- +1291.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -47.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $397,744
- +2566.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (9 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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 431, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 659-1770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kukla Family Foundation Inc ($3.1M). Together the top 10 received $9.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 240 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Montana (34%), Florida (33%), and New York (33%). It also lists grants to organizations in California and other states. These reported distributions describe the grants, not an expressly stated geographic policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 24 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1M; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1514% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $592K (2021) to $9.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $9.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kukla Family Foundation Inc Jupiter, FL | General | $3,072,837 |
| Dollar Family Foundation Inc Averill Park, NY | General | $3,072,837 |
| The J Love Legacy Foundation Inc Bozeman, MT | General | $3,072,837 |
| Crosscut Mountain Sports Center Bozeman, MT | General | $90,000 |
| One Valley Community Foundation Bozeman, MT | General | $77,500 |
| Rensselear Plateau Alliance Aryerill Park, NY | General | $58,000 |
| Center for Creative Education West Palm Beach, FL | General | $15,000 |
| Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Jupiter, FL | General | $12,500 |
| Loggerhead Marine Life Center Juno Beach, FL | General | $12,500 |
| Coastal Stewards Ocean Ridge, FL | General | $10,000 |
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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 | — | $919,742 | $9,618,372 | $9,545,845 | 24 | $9,545,845 | $847,743 | $294,023 |
| 2023 | $8,742,130 | $210,431 | $759,261 | $686,167 | 46 | $686,167 | $254,993 | $431,229 |
| 2022 | $9,292,460 | $393,123 | $722,568 | $634,266 | 64 | $634,266 | $305,321 | $456,259 |
| 2021 | $9,587,405 | $1,228,191 | $654,815 | $591,500 | 52 | $591,500 | $1,119,776 | $511,777 |
| 2020 | $9,064,029 | $421,249 | $674,983 | $603,950 | 54 | — | $339,927 | $470,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $294K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Crosscut Mountain Sports Center describes its work as providing outdoor recreation, sports training and competition, and education. One Valley Community Foundation says it connects people to causes and strengthens the local nonprofit sector. Jack The Bike Man says it works to strengthen its community through bicycle education and safety programs.
Other grantees describe work that includes arts and education, wildlife and marine life, hunger and homelessness services, and support for rural communities in Ethiopia. These are grantees’ stated missions and do not establish the foundation’s own program priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $9,545,845. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,072,837, with a median of $6,250. The three largest grants were $3,072,837 each, to Kukla Family Foundation Inc, Dollar Family Foundation Inc, and The J Love Legacy Foundation Inc; each was recorded with the purpose “GENERAL.”
Other reported grants included $90,000 to Crosscut Mountain Sports Center, $77,500 to One Valley Community Foundation, $58,000 to Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, $15,000 to Center for Creative Education, and $12,500 each to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary and Loggerhead Marine Life Center. The foundation also reported grants of $8,334 to Jack The Bike Man and $7,500 to Union Gospel Mission.
The foundation reported that it was voluntarily dissolved and filed articles of dissolution with the Florida Secretary of State on December 2, 2024. It stated that, upon dissolution, all remaining assets were distributed to three qualifying private foundations, and that the transfers were qualifying distributions rather than taxable expenditures.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- Mary Louise Poisson — President/Director
- Michele Kukla — Vice President/Director
- Susan Poisson-Dollar — Vice President/Director
- Jacqueline P Love — Vice President/Director
Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Mary Louise Poisson, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Louise Poisson
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline P. Love
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Kukla
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Poisson-Dollar
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc gave $9.5M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $686K across 46 grants.
What is Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $397,744, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $1M on average.
Where does Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Montana, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and New York (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jupiter, FL (4 grants), Bozeman, MT (3 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kukla Family Foundation Inc ($3,072,837), Dollar Family Foundation Inc ($3,072,837) and The J Love Legacy Foundation Inc ($3,072,837), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Crosscut Mountain Sports Center describes its work as providing outdoor recreation, sports training and competition, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
How much is Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $294K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1362612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Split Rock Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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