Grants paid in 2025
47 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chronicle Season of Sharing FundSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1.0M |
| Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY | Charitable | $500K |
| Meals on Wheels of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $400K |
| Human Rights FIRSTNew York, NY | Charitable | $300K |
| KqedSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $130K |
| Commonwealth Club of CaSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $125K |
| Go Public SchoolsSacramento, CA | Charitable | $100K |
| Jewish Vocational & Career CounselingSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $100K |
| Tndc - (tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation)San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $100K |
| United Way Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $100K |
| Arcs Foundation Scholarship(achievement Rewards for College Scientists)San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $75K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $75K |
| Oakland School for the ArtsOakland, CA | Educational | $75K |
| Clinic By the Bay (volunteers in Medicine - San Francisco)San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $50K |
| Feeding AmericaChicago, IL | Charitable | $50K |
| National Public RadioWashington, DC | Charitable | $50K |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern ArtSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $50K |
| Theatre Communications Group IncNew York, NY | Charitable | $50K |
| University of Washington Law SchoolSeattle, WA | Education | $50K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay AreaOakland, CA | Charitable | $25K |
| California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $25K |
| Glide Memorial (glide Foundation)San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $25K |
| San Francisco Free ClinicSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $25K |
| Litquake FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $20K |
| Nfte Bay Area (network for Teaching Entrepreneurship)New York, NY | Educational | $20K |
| Rebuilding TogetherSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $15K |
| Caltech (california Institute of Technology)Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $10K |
| Computer History MuseumMountain View, CA | Charitable | $10K |
| Golden Gate National Parks ConservancySan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $10K |
| National AIDS MemorialSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $10K |
| Students Rising AboveSan Francisco, CA | Educational | $10K |
| UNICEF (united States Fund for UNICEF)New York, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| Asian Art Museum Foundation of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Children's Creativity MuseumSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Music CenterSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Compassion & ChoicesLittleton, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fine Arts MuseumSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends & Foundation of the San Francisco Public LibrarySan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| J Street Education FundWashington, DC | Educational | $5,000 |
| KdfcLos Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Project Open HandSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| PlaygroundBerkeley, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Death With Dignity National CenterPortland, OR | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Okizu FoundationNovato, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Charity Watch (american Institute of Philanthropy)Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
By state: California 34 · New York 6 · District of Columbia 2 · Illinois 2 · Washington 1 · Colorado 1
About this foundation
Rock Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Arthur Rock, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Rock Foundation 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 Rock Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.7M across 47 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Rock Foundation give?
California (34 grants), New York (6 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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