Grants paid in 2025
20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County Homeless Coalition (dba Homeworthy)Rockland, ME | Facilities, building, and program support | $753K |
| The Ali Forney CenterNy, NY | General Operating Support - Multi Year (Year 3 of 3) | $103K |
| Tree Street YouthLewiston, ME | General Operating Support - Capacity Building Support | $83K |
| Children's National Hospital FoundationBethesda, MD | Program Support | $78K |
| Transgender Legal Defense and Education FundNew York, NY | General Operating Support | $61K |
| American Civil Liberties Union FoundationNew York, NY | Program Support - LGBT Project | $60K |
| The Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Community CenterNew York, NY | General Operating Support | $52K |
| Nopi IncWalpole, MA | Program Support for Proteus Medical | $50K |
| The Level Up ProjectHumble, TX | General Operating Support for TENT | $50K |
| Open City AdvocatesWashington, DC | General Operating Support | $40K |
| Maine InitiativesPortland, ME | Program Support -Rapid Response Grant | $36K |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy ProjectPortland, ME | General Operating Support | $30K |
| Area Interfaith Outreach Food and Energy AssistanceRockland, ME | Program Support - Knox County Weekend Meal Program | $26K |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MD | Program Support | $25K |
| Out MaineRockland, ME | General Operating Support | $25K |
| ProsperitymePortland, ME | General Operating Support - Rapid Response Grant | $21K |
| National Latina Institute for Reproductive JusticeNew York, NY | General Operating Support | $10K |
| Hand in Hand Mano En ManoMilbridge, ME | General Operating Support | $10K |
| Drama Club IncNew York, NY | General Operating Support | $10K |
| Spark Reproductive Justice NowAtlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $10K |
By state: Maine 8 · New York 6 · Maryland 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Rocking Moon Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Yarmouth, Maine, administered in care of Ellen Sudow, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Rocking Moon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Rocking Moon Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 20 grants, a median of $38K.
Where does Rocking Moon Foundation Inc give?
Maine (8 grants), New York (6 grants), Maryland (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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