ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Rock the Ocean Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on supporting initiatives that promote ocean conservation and sustainability. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $262.5K across 27 grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUES IMPACTING THE WORLD'S OCEANS
Cause Areas
1
Water resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Nova Southeastern University Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$373K
28%
SHARKS4KIDS INC
Dania Beach, FL
$137K
10%
BIMINI BIOLOGICAL FIELD STATION FOUNDATION INC
Hollywood, FL
$123K
9%
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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
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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