Private foundation · EIN 93-3974736 · Pinole, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rorick Family 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: 16 grants paid, $225K total, median $15K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$225K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Working America Education FundWashington, DCGeneral Support$35K
MultiplierSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$25K
Oakland High SchoolOakland, CAGeneral Support$20K
CeresSebastopol, CAGeneral Support$20K
Urban TilthRichmond, CAGeneral Support$20K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmWashington, DCGeneral Support$20K
AccfbOakland, CAGeneral Support$20K
Kitchen Table AdvisorsSalinas, CAGeneral Support$20K
The Farm Alliance of BaltimoreBaltimore, MDGeneral Support$10K
The DrawdownSt Paul, MNGeneral Support$10K
Abhayagiri Buddhist MonasteryRedwood Valley, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Santa Barbara Junior High PtsaSanta Barbara, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Wiedemann-Steiner SyndromeSacramento, CAGeneral Support$5,000
The Climate CenterSanta Rosa, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Climate Health NowAlbany, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Groundwork InstitutePinole, CAGeneral Support$100

By state: California 12 · District of Columbia 2 · Maryland 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Rorick Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pinole, California, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Rorick Family 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 Rorick Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $225K across 16 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Rorick Family Foundation give?

California (12 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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