Private foundation · Worcester, MA

Rockwell Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K $5K $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
24
Repeat grantees
13
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesYEAR.
ContactPHILLIPS S DAVIS · 5084598000
MaterialsTHE REQUEST SHOULD BE IN THE FORM OF A LETTER. INCLUDE PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS. THE REQUEST SHOULD BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1 OF EACH
RestrictionsNOT APPLICABLE

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Phillipe S Davis
TRUSTEE
$18K
Phillips S Davis
TRUSTEE
Brenda B Clapp
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
122
Total grants awarded
$802K
Total amount
$7K
Average grant
$108K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$80K
13 grants
2023
$91K
14 grants
2022
$70K
11 grants
2021
$86K
14 grants
2020
$81K
13 grants
2019
$86K
19 grants
2018
$95K
19 grants
2017
$108K
1 grants
2014
$106K
18 grants

Top recipients

See Attached
1 grant · MA
$108K
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
6 grants · MA
$65K
8 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$51K
8 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$38K
Old Sturbridge Village
7 grants · MA
$35K
Pan-mass Challenge
7 grants · MA
$35K
4 grants · MA · ≈ likely match
$35K
3 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$30K
6 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$30K
5 grants · MA · ≈ likely match
$30K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Boys & Girs Club of Worcester
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$10K
Willard House and Clock Museum Inc
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$10K
Nativity School of Worcester Inc
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$10K
Worcester Historical Museum
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$8K
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Worcester Youth Center
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$5K
American Antiquarian Society
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Massachusetts Audubon Society - Worceste
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Pan-mass Challenge
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Hanover Theatre for the Preforming Arts
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Carroll Center for the Blind
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Community Rowing Inc
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Regional Environmental Council Inc
CHARITABLE
MA · TY 2024
$3K
Regional Environmental Council
YOUTH GROW URBAN AGRICULTURE
MA · TY 2023
$13K
New Englandl Botanic Garden
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
MA · TY 2023
$10K
YMCA of Central Massachusetts
MODERNIZE CENTRAL COMMUNITY BRANCH
MA · TY 2023
$10K
Boys and Girls Club of Worcester
YOUTH PROGRAM
MA · TY 2023
$10K
National Education for Assistance
SUPPORT DOG TRAINING PROGRAM
MA · TY 2023
$8K
Worcester Historical Museum
SOMOS WORCESTER EXHIBITION
MA · TY 2023
$8K
Pan-mass Challenge
TEAM CRANK
MA · TY 2023
$5K
Old Sturbridge Village
OPERATING SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$5K
Carroll Center for the Blind
GENERAL OPERATING
MA · TY 2023
$5K
Worcester Youth Center Inc
CORE PROGRAMS
MA · TY 2023
$5K
American Antiquarian Society
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$5K
Ecotarium
CORE PROGRAM
MA · TY 2023
$3K
Edward Street Child Services Inc
EARLY EDUCATION
MA · TY 2023
$3K
Mustard Seed Catholic Worker Comm
FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM
MA · TY 2023
$3K
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
MA · TY 2022
$15K
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
YOUTH PROGRAM
MA · TY 2022
$10K
Worcester Historical Museum
WORCESTER'S 300TH ANNIVERSARY CELEB
MA · TY 2022
$8K
Worcester Youth Center Inc
CORE PROGRAMS
MA · TY 2022
$5K
Massachusetts Audubon Soc Worcester
CORE PROGRAM
MA · TY 2022
$5K
National Education for Assistance D
SUPPORT DOG TRAINING PROGRAM
MA · TY 2022
$5K
Old Sturbridge Village
OPERATING SUPPORT
MA · TY 2022
$5K
Music Worcester Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
MA · TY 2022
$5K
Pan-mass Challenge
TEAM CRANK
MA · TY 2022
$5K
Carroll Center for the Blind
GENERAL OPERATING
MA · TY 2022
$5K
Regional Enviro Council Cent Ma
YOUTHGROW
MA · TY 2022
$2K
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
MA · TY 2021
$15K
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
YOUTH PROGRAM
MA · TY 2021
$10K
Navity School of Worcester
GENERAL SUPPORT
MA · TY 2021
$10K
Worcester Historical Museum
WORCESTER'S 300TH ANNIVERSARY CELEB
MA · TY 2021
$8K
YMCA of Central Massachusetts
YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE
MA · TY 2021
$5K
National Education for Assistance D
SUPPORT DOG TRAINING PROGRAM
MA · TY 2021
$5K
Old Sturbridge Village
OPERATING SUPPORT
MA · TY 2021
$5K
Massachusetts Audubon Soc Worcester
CORE PROGRAM
MA · TY 2021
$5K
Worcester Youth Center Inc
CORE PROGRAMS
MA · TY 2021
$5K
Dana Hall School
PENNY ROCKWELL SCHOLARSHIP
MA · TY 2021
$5K
Pan-mass Challenge
TEAM CRANK
MA · TY 2021
$5K
Carroll Center for the Blind
GENERAL OPERATING
MA · TY 2021
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.