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ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION

ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION

Nashville, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-1317742
Regional Funder
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ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION

Nashville, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-1317742
Regional Funder

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Est.

2012

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Rock the Ocean Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to ocean conservation. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $262.5K across 27 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that requires invitations for funding proposals. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits seeking to connect with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUES IMPACTING THE WORLD'S OCEANS
Total Funding Given

$262.5K

2024
Grantees funded
27
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

21

Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Chris Stacey
Board Member
K
Kris Wiatr
Board Member
T
Tara Wilson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION?
No. ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION give?
ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Utah, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $263 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Nova Southeastern University Inc, SHARKS4KIDS INC, and BIMINI BIOLOGICAL FIELD STATION FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION?
ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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