The Rock Foundation
The Rock Foundation is a private foundation based in North Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $2,101,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in cancer research and care, medical relief, addiction recovery, education, community programs, and the arts.
The Rock Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rock Foundation gave $2.1M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $131K), top state New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,101,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $131,313
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $63,000
- Total assets
- $18,661,065
- +77.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (39% 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 The Rock 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11426 Lost Tree Way, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: (203) 869-6734
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ($750K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 67 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The reported shares were New York, 39%; California, 21%; Maryland, 18%; Virginia, 10%; and Massachusetts, 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rock Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $68K; repeat grants $140K. How we count
Medians: $68K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 410% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 403% of 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 $412K (2021) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | For Cancer Research, Treatment, and Patient Care Services. | $750,000 |
| Insead Management Education Foundation Salisbury, MD | For Management Education, Scholarships, and Development Programs. | $275,000 |
| International Medical Corps Los Angeles, CA | For providing medical relief and healthcare services in disaster and crisis situations. | $200,000 |
| Safe Project Richmond, VA | For addiction recovery, mental health support, and public health education. | $200,000 |
| The Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | For Prostate Cancer Research, Education, and Patient Support. | $200,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Chagrin Falls, OH | For connecting individuals to medical care through a network of healthcare providers. | $100,000 |
| The Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD | For support of the brady institute at the hospital | $100,000 |
| Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Siasconset, MA | For Scholarships, Youth Programs, and Community Development Initiatives. | $76,000 |
| Create Cures Foundation Santa Monica, CA | For Integrative and Preventive Medical Research and Education. | $50,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club New York, NY | For Supporting Theater Arts, Performances, and Educational Programs. | $50,000 |
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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 | $18,661,065 | $20,827,929 | $2,162,322 | $2,101,000 | 16 | $2,101,000 | $6,238,246 | $521,281 |
| 2023 | $10,542,163 | $4,148,683 | $1,616,157 | $1,576,300 | 16 | $1,576,300 | $91,365 | $334,864 |
| 2022 | $8,038,797 | $-90,598 | $521,362 | $465,000 | 8 | $465,000 | $86,371 | $374,861 |
| 2021 | $8,654,686 | $1,176,530 | $427,368 | $412,000 | 10 | $412,000 | $1,161,882 | $416,388 |
| 2020 | $7,820,824 | $1,219,275 | $675,825 | $635,000 | 17 | — | $238,255 | $387,447 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $521K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for cancer research and patient care, medical relief in disasters and crises, addiction recovery and mental health support, scholarships and education, community development, and theater programs.
Several grantees describe their own work in related terms. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center says it works toward cancer prevention, treatment, and cure through patient care, research, outreach, and education. International Medical Corps says it works to save lives and relieve suffering through health interventions in communities affected by conflict, disasters, and disease outbreaks. Nantucket Golf Club Foundation says it supports local charitable organizations and education scholarship programs. Manhattan Theatre Club describes its work as developing and producing theater, supporting artists, and providing education programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $2,101,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $750,000, with a median of $63,000. Among the largest were $750,000 to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for cancer research, treatment, and patient care; $275,000 to INSEAD Management Education Foundation for management education, scholarships, and development programs; and $200,000 each to International Medical Corps, SAFE Project, and The Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Other reported grants included $100,000 to HealthNetwork Foundation and $100,000 to The Johns Hopkins Hospital for support of the Brady Institute; $76,000 to Nantucket Golf Club Foundation; and $50,000 each to Create Cures Foundation and Manhattan Theatre Club. The foundation also gave $35,000 to Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation for work to improve the lives of neighbors in surrounding communities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter O Scannell and Jean Scannell as trustees.
The Rock Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Scannell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter O. Scannell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Rock Foundation
How much does The Rock Foundation give each year?
The Rock Foundation gave $2.1M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 16 grants.
What is The Rock Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rock Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $63,000, and its average grant was $131,313, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rock Foundation that year got $68K on average.
Where does The Rock Foundation give grants?
The Rock Foundation's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (21%) and Maryland (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does The Rock Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Rock Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Rock Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rock Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ($750,000), Insead Management Education Foundation ($275,000) and International Medical Corps ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rock Foundation?
The Rock Foundation reported $18.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $521K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rock Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for cancer research and patient care, medical relief in disasters and crises, addiction recovery and mental health support, scholarships and education, community development, and theater programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rock Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rock Foundation's EIN?
The Rock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1603870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rock 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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