Private foundation · EIN 26-3587964 · Rancho Mirage, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rochford Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $38K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$38K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.7M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys Girls ClubRedlands, CAContribution$10K
Redland BenchwarmersRedlands, CAContribution$10K
Olive CrestLA Quinta, CAContribution$5,000
Redlands Community FoundationRedlands, CAContribution$5,000
Mansion MemoriesRedlands, CAContribution$5,000
Stater Bros CharitiesSan Bernadino, CAContribution$2,000
Redlands East Valley High SchoolRedlands, CAContribution$1,200

About this foundation

Rochford Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rancho Mirage, California, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Rochford Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Rochford Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $38K across 7 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Rochford Foundation give?

California (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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