Rock Foundation

EIN 20-8164535 · VA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in VA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Rock Foundation based in VA paid 16 grants totaling $106K to 16 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $17.5K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included VCU Foundation, John Marshall Center at VA Museum History & Culture, and Culture Works. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$853,993
Giving (latest yr)
$106,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
16
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • VCU Foundation$17,500
  • John Marshall Center at VA Museum History & Culture$15,000
  • Culture Works$7,500
  • World Pediatrics$7,500
  • Elijah House Academy$6,000

Where grants went

  • Virginia$106,000 · 16 grants

Grants Paid (16)

VCU Foundation
Richmond, VA
$10,000 Fashion Design & Merchandising Program; $7,500 Cross-Disciplinary Materials Research Displays
$17,500
John Marshall Center at VA Museum History & Culture
Richmond, VA
Civics Connect Portfolio
$15,000
World Pediatrics
Richmond, VA
Delivery by VA based medical volunteers and hospital partners
$7,500
Culture Works
Richmond, VA
Grant for online calendar updates
$7,500
Elijah House Academy
Richmond, VA
Scholarships
$6,000
Maymont Foundation
Richmond, VA
Restoration of the Glass Transom in the Swan Bedroom and Alabaster Urn in the Dining Room
$5,000
CancerLinc
Richmond, VA
Mission Support
$5,000
Hanover Tavern Foundation
Hanover, VA
Grounds Enhancement Project
$5,000
Captial Trees
Richmond, VA
Project support
$5,000
Free Clinic of Powhatan
Powhatan, VA
Grant for operating costs of medical, dental & mental health services
$5,000
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Foundation
Staunton, VA
Annual Support
$5,000
Richmond Symphony League
Richmond, VA
2026 Designer Show Home
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Rock Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Rock Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities.

In its most recent filing, Rock Foundation reported 16 itemized grants totaling $106K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $17.5K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include VCU Foundation, John Marshall Center at VA Museum History & Culture, Culture Works, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Rock Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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