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Rock Foundation

Annual Giving
$2.1M
Grant Range
$5K - $0.8M
Success Rate
12%

Rock Foundation

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $2,101,000 (2024)
  • Success Rate: ~12% for new applicants
  • Decision Time: Not publicly available
  • Grant Range: $5,000 - $750,000
  • Geographic Focus: National (13+ states)

Contact Details

Address: 11426 Lost Tree Way, North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3327
Website: None
Phone: Not publicly available
Email: Not publicly available

Overview

Established as a tax-exempt organization in July 2001, the Rock Foundation is a private independent foundation with assets of approximately $18.7 million as of 2024. The foundation operates from North Palm Beach, Florida, under the direction of trustees Peter O. Scannell and Jean Scannell. With annual charitable disbursements exceeding $2.1 million in 2024, the foundation has significantly increased its giving from previous years, supported by substantial contributions ($14.5 million) and asset sales ($6.1 million) in 2024. The foundation maintains a broad philanthropic scope without publicly stated restrictions on subject areas, supporting organizations across at least 13 states and Washington D.C.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation does not operate specific named grant programs but makes discretionary grants ranging from:

  • Small grants: $5,000 - $25,000
  • Mid-size grants: $25,000 - $100,000
  • Large grants: $100,000 - $750,000
  • Average grant size: Approximately $131,000 (based on 16 grants totaling $2,101,000 in 2024)

Priority Areas

Based on historical giving patterns, the foundation supports:

  • Education
  • Human Services
  • Philanthropy and Voluntarism
  • Community Development

The foundation demonstrates geographic diversity, funding organizations in California, New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Arizona, Washington D.C., and Connecticut.

What They Don't Fund

No publicly stated exclusions have been documented.

Governance and Leadership

Trustees:

  • Peter O. Scannell - Trustee (also President of Rockwood Service Corporation)
  • Jean Scannell - Trustee

The foundation operates with minimal administrative overhead, reporting no compensation for trustees and maintaining a lean operational structure typical of family foundations.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process. The Rock Foundation operates as a private family foundation that awards grants through trustee discretion and pre-existing relationships. There is no public website, application portal, or published grant guidelines. Organizations cannot apply through traditional grant application methods.

Getting on Their Radar

Given the private nature of this foundation and lack of public information about their specific networking preferences, organizations seeking support would need to establish connections through:

  • Personal relationships with the Scannell family
  • Professional networks in the North Palm Beach area
  • Connections through previously funded organizations
  • Invitation from the trustees

Decision Timeline

No information is publicly available about decision timelines.

Success Rates

  • New applicant funding rate: Approximately 12%
  • Number of grants awarded annually: 16 (2024), 16 (2023), 8 (2022), 10 (2021)

Reapplication Policy

No public information available regarding reapplication policies or waiting periods.

Application Success Factors

Without publicly available guidance from the foundation, success factors appear to include:

  • Pre-existing relationships with trustees
  • Geographic diversity (the foundation funds nationally despite Florida base)
  • Alignment with broad philanthropic goals in education and human services
  • Organizations with strong track records and established operations
  • Flexibility in grant size needs (foundation makes both small and large grants)

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • This is a relationship-based funder with no public application process - personal connections are essential
  • The foundation has substantially increased its giving capacity in 2024 ($2.1M vs. historical averages)
  • Geographic location is not a barrier - they fund organizations nationwide
  • Grant sizes are flexible, ranging from $5,000 to $750,000
  • With only 16 grants awarded annually, competition is likely very high
  • The foundation operates with complete discretion - no public accountability or transparency requirements beyond IRS filings
  • Organizations should focus on building relationships rather than preparing traditional grant applications

References

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