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Rockwater Foundation is a private corporation based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Apercen Partners LLC. It holds total assets of $39M. Annual income is reported at $17.9M. Total assets have grown from $17.5M in 2012 to $39M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Texas. According to available records, Rockwater Foundation has made 32 grants totaling $14.1M, with a median grant of $205K. Annual giving has grown from $2M in 2020 to $3.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8.8M distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $2.5M, with an average award of $442K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Texas, Indiana, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$51K
Average Grant
$1M
Largest Grant
$3M
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Rockwater Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, TX, IN.
Rockwater Foundation has distributed a total of $14.1M across 32 grants. The median grant size is $205K, with an average of $442K. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $2.5M.
Rockwater Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rockwater Foundation is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Eh Wagner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Ch Wagner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wayne Os Haig | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jackson Hm Wagner | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy Dh Wagner | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$39M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$38.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$14.1M
Average Grant
$442K
Median Grant
$205K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$103K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Menlo Park, CA | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Able WorksGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $449K | 2023 |
| BibleprojectGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $250K | 2023 |
| Special Ops Sv IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Altos, CA | $106K | 2023 |
| Raiz Foundation IncAMAZON WELL PROJECT | Providence, RI | $6K | 2023 |
| Mercy ShipsGENERAL SUPPORT | Lindale, TX | $1.5M | 2022 |
| StratumCHURCH STARTUP FUND | San Francisco, CA | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Transforming The Bay With ChristGENERAL SUPPORT | Hollister, CA | $600K | 2022 |
| Reality San Francisco ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Faith Christian SchoolTRANSPORTATION/VAN PURCHASE & FACULTY/STAFF BONUSES | Roanoke, VA | $150K | 2022 |
| Mission Dolores AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $103K | 2022 |
| International Justice MissionGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust IncDAYBREAK FUND | Indianapolis, IN | $1M | 2020 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeGENERAL SUPPORT OF WORK IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, RACIAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | Montgomery, AL | $489K | 2020 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School IncGENERAL SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME AND FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS | East Palo Alto, CA | $250K | 2020 |
| The Peninsula Bridge ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT OF PREPARING LOW-INCOME STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE | San Mateo, CA | $52K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA