The Rockwell Foundation
The Rockwell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kendallville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $110K.
The Rockwell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rockwell Foundation gave $77K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,500
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,563
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,972,341
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Rockwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sierra Club Foundation ($35K). Together the top 8 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rockwell Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2020) to $77K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club Foundation San Francisco, CA | Support Mission | $35,000 |
| Public Radio NRP Fort Wayne, IN | Support Mission | $12,000 |
| Kendallville Day Care Kendallville, IN | Scholarships | $9,500 |
| Kendallville Park Department Kendallville, IN | Support Mission | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Public Television Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Support Mission | $5,000 |
| Impact Institute Kendallville, IN | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Humane Society of Noble County Kendallville, IN | Support Mission | $3,000 |
| The Community Learning Center Kendallville, IN | Support Mission | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,972,341 | $90,138 | $83,733 | $76,500 | 8 | $76,500 | $110,226 |
| 2023 | $1,965,936 | $150,366 | $72,764 | $67,500 | 9 | $67,500 | $92,159 |
| 2022 | $1,888,334 | $67,757 | $78,996 | $70,000 | 8 | $70,000 | $80,950 |
| 2021 | $1,899,573 | $137,741 | $66,235 | $57,250 | 7 | $57,250 | $81,044 |
| 2020 | $1,828,067 | $201,636 | $66,493 | $56,750 | 7 | — | $68,502 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rockwell Foundation is led by David R. Button, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David R. Button
Director
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $5K, to David R Button (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Rockwell Foundation
How much does The Rockwell Foundation give each year?
The Rockwell Foundation gave $77K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 9 grants.
What is The Rockwell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rockwell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,563, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rockwell Foundation give grants?
The Rockwell Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kendallville, IN (5 grants) and Fort Wayne, IN (2 grants).
Does The Rockwell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Rockwell Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Mission" (6 grants).
Who are The Rockwell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rockwell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sierra Club Foundation ($35,000), Public Radio NRP ($12,000) and Kendallville Day Care ($9,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rockwell Foundation?
The Rockwell Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $90K.
What is The Rockwell Foundation's EIN?
The Rockwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4598563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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