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Rocking Moon Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in YARMOUTH, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Ellen Sudow. It holds total assets of $15.7M. Annual income is reported at $7.8M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The Foundation provides office space at a free or significantly discounted rental rate to small non-profit entities so that they may more easily facilitate their tax-exempt charitable missions. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine and New York. According to available records, Rocking Moon Foundation Inc. has made 104 grants totaling $4.1M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.7M in 2020 to $907K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $150K, with an average award of $39K. The foundation has supported 64 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$28K
Average Grant
$43K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 40 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The Foundation provides office space at a free or significantly discounted rental rate to small non-profit entities so that they may more easily facilitate their tax-exempt charitable missions.
Expenses: $114K
The Foundation provides office space at a free or significantly discounted rental rate to small non-profit entities so that they may more easily facilitate their tax-exempt charitable missions. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 104 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, NY, DC.
Rocking Moon Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $4.1M across 104 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $39K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $150K.
Rocking Moon Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rocking Moon Foundation Inc. is headquartered in YARMOUTH, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph R Higdon | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen L Sudow | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Higdon-Sudow | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William J Higdon-Sudow | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert J Higdon | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$11.2M
Fair Market Value
$11.2M
Net Worth
$11.2M
Grants Paid
$907K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$544K
Total: $6.9M
Total Grants
104
Total Giving
$4.1M
Average Grant
$39K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
64
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ali Forney CenterGeneral Operating Support - Multi Year (Year 2 of 3) | Ny, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Knox County Homeless CoalitionProgram Support - The Landing Place Multi-Year (Year 2 of 5) | Rockland, ME | $100K | 2023 |
| Children'S National HospitalCapacity Building Support for Gender & Autism Program (Year 2 of 3) | Washington, DC | $77K | 2023 |
| Open City AdvocatesGeneral Operating Support - Multi Year (Year 2 of 3) | Washington, DC | $60K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union FoundationProgram Support - LGBT Project | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy ProjectGeneral Operating Support | Portland, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Maine Civil Liberties Union FoundationACLU of Maine Program Support - Youth Justice Reform | Portland, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| The Lesbian Gay Bisexual And Transgender Community CenterGeneral Operating Support - Multi Year (Year 2 of 2) | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Tree Street YouthGeneral Operating Support | Lewiston, ME | $40K | 2023 |
| The Opportunity NetworkGeneral Operating Support | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Bright Beginnings IncGeneral Operating Support | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationProgram Support - Compass Program | Bethesda, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Out MaineGeneral Operating Support | Rockland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Maine InitiativesProgram Support - Immigrant-Led Organization Pooled Fund | Portland, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Area Interfaith Outreach Food And Energy AssistanceProgram Support - Knox County Weekend Meal Program | Rockland, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Centro Por La JusticiaGeneral Operating Support for TENT | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| IntegratenycProgram Support - Youth Justice Fair | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| ProsperitymeGeneral Operating Support | Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| New York City Gay And Lesbian Anti-Violence ProjectGeneral Operating Support | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| TrekkersProgram Support - DEI training/coordination | Rockland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome CenterGeneral Operating Support | Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Hand In Hand Mano En ManoGeneral Operating Support | Milbridge, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Southerners On New GroundGeneral Operating Support | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| National Latina Institute For Reproductive JusticeGeneral Operating Support | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Transgender Legal Defense And Education FundGeneral Operating Support | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Childhood Brain Tumor FoundationGeneral Operating Support | Germantown, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Spark Reproductive Justice NowGeneral Operating Support | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Children'S National Medical CenterCapacity Building Support for Gender & Autism Program (Year 1 of 3) | Washington, DC | $72K | 2022 |
| Bailey HouseGeneral Operating Support | Brooklyn, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Black Women'S BlueprintGeneral Operating Support | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Oxfam AmericaProgram Support - food security program in East Africa | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Island InstituteProgram Support - Lift All Boats Program | Rockland, ME | $50K | 2022 |