Rock the Ocean Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$19K
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
4
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds Rock the Ocean Foundation?
Rock the Ocean Foundation is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by John H and Mary Wilkes Short ($10K), The McWaters Family Foundation ($5K), Gibson Gives Foundation ($3K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $19K in grants to Rock the Ocean Foundation between 2023–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H and Mary Wilkes Short | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The McWaters Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gibson Gives Foundation | $2,935 | 1 | 2025 |
| We Give Back Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Rock the Ocean Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John H and Mary Wilkes Short | ISSUES IMPACTING MARINE LIFE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Gibson Gives Foundation | PROGRAM USE & FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | $2,935 |
| 2024 | The McWaters Family Foundation | SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S TAX-EXEMPT PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2023 | We Give Back Foundation Inc | TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUES IMPACTING THE WORLD'S OCEANS AND TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND OCEAN CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Rock the Ocean Foundation?
Rock the Ocean Foundation is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by John H and Mary Wilkes Short ($10K), The McWaters Family Foundation ($5K), Gibson Gives Foundation ($3K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $19K in grants to Rock the Ocean Foundation between 2023–2025.
Who is Rock the Ocean Foundation's largest funder?
John H and Mary Wilkes Short is the largest recorded funder of Rock the Ocean Foundation, with $10K across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has Rock the Ocean Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $19K in grants to Rock the Ocean Foundation across 4 grants from 4 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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