Rockwell Fund is a private foundation established in 1931 with the mission to promote positive community change by supporting nonprofits in the Greater Houston area. Its aim is to address issues impacting low-income individuals, families, and communities in a comprehensive and coordinated manner for the best outcomes.
The Rockwell Fund's grantmaking priorities are situated within three critical areas: Education, Health, and Housing, with a special emphasis on Education for the 4th Quarter Grants Issue. Specifically, the organization seeks to address dropout rates by funding programs focused on dropout prevention strategies targeted towards intermediate and middle school students. Recognizing the pivotal role these years play in a student's decision to stay in or leave school, Rockwell Fund supports comprehensive interventions that operate on a systems level, including mentoring, high-quality out-of-school time activities, and school-community collaborations. Their grants are available for a variety of organizational needs, including general operations, specific programs or projects, capacity building, and planning and evaluation efforts.