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Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $159.5K distributed among 28 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS RAISING FUNDS FOR CHARITIES AND WORTHY COMMUNITY PROJECTS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION AMONG SPORTSFISHERMEN AND PRESERVE MARITIME CULTURE AND HERITAGE WHILE PROMOTING MARINE EDUCATION.
Total Funding Given
$159.5K
2024
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.1K
E
Emery Ivey
Board Member
M
Mike Thompson
Board Member
D
Dale Britt
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC?
No. BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC give?
BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina and District Of Columbia. 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 BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $160 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SALVATION ARMY, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE COASTAL PLAIN, and CARTERET COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC?
BIG ROCK FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.