THE BIG ROCK FOUNDATION
The Big Rock Foundation is the charitable arm of all three tournaments- Big Rock, KWLA and Big Rock Kids. The Foundation’s mission, fueled by the passion of its donors, tournament participants, sponsors, and retail customers, has a profound impact on the community. The funds generated from these sources are carefully distributed among a diverse group of charities, each one playing a crucial role in areas such as education, healthcare, community improvement, and conservation.
WAYS TO GIVE
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Make an online contribution today to help further the reach of Big Rock Foundation and its tournaments. You can make a one-time donation or opt to create a recurring monthly donation to help support Big Rock Foundation and its many charities. Each year, Big Rock Foundation donates over one million dollars to charities and worthy organizations throughout the state.
Make an online donation, today. Visit here.
Mail contributions to: Big Rock Foundation, 710 Evans Street, Morehead City, NC. 28557.
Each year, Big Rock Foundation donates over one million dollars to charities and worthy organizations throughout the state.
Honor your loved one and carry on their legacy by choosing the Big Rock Foundation for memorial contributions. Each year, Big Rock Foundation donates over one million dollars to charities and worthy organizations throughout the state. Your memorial contribution will enhance the Foundation’s efforts and extend its positive impact even further.
Shop Big Rock & help support local organizations. Proceeds from every purchase benefit Big Rock charities.
We’re OPEN all year! Shop online thebigrockstore.com or visit us in-store, year-round. We’re located at 710 Evans Street in Downtown Morehead City.
Support our mission by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship plays a crucial role in providing the resources needed to ensure our tournament’s success. Your contribution is a meaningful way to give and drive positive change in this community.
To learn more about how your organization can make a difference through sponsorship, contact Madison Struyk (252) 725-1568, madison@thebigrock.com
MISSION STATEMENT
1. To promote sportfishing throughout Carteret County and the state of North Carolina.
2. To promote Conservation among Sportfishermen.
3. To raise money for Charities and Worthy Community Projects.
4. To preserve Maritime Culture and Heritage.
5. To promote Marine Education
CORE CHARITIES
CORE CHARITIES
Boy Scouts – East Carolina Council
Broad Street Clinic
The History Place
Hope Mission Soup Kitchen
Martha’s Mission Food Cupboard
BIG ROCK KIDS Boys and Girls Club
NC State University Research
NC Symphony
The Station Club
Crystal Coast Hospice House
KWLA Carteret Health Care Cancer Center
2024 RECIPENTS
2024 CHARITY RECIPIENTS
Beaufort Elementary School: $41,000
Beaufort Middle School: $27,000
Bogue Sound Elementary School: $51,000
Broad Creek Middle School: $90,000
Camp Albemarle: $50,000
Cape Carteret Police Department: $34,500
Carteret Community College: $20,000
Carteret Community Theatre: $250,000
Carteret County Domestic Violence Program: $7,500
Carteret County Partnership for Children: $7,000
Carteret County Preschool: $17,500
Carteret County Public School Foundation: $250,000
Core Sound Museum: $46,500
Croatan High School: $15,000
Delta Health Foundation: $10,000
Educational Passages: $12,000
Family Promise: $21,000
Friends of Fort Macon: $40,000
Friends of Scouting-Downeast: $6,000
Lady Star of the Sea (Knights of Columbus): $2,000
Knights of Columbus (New Bern): $3,000
Make-A-Wish: $7,500
Military Appreciation Day: $10,000
Misplaced Mutts: $5,000
Morehead City Girls Softball League: $15,000
Morehead City Little League: $83,000
Newport Fire Department: $5,000
Newport Girls Softball League: $15,000
Operation Resolute, Inc.: $40,000
Purpose Driven Youth: $5,000
Rotary Club of Morehead City: $5,000
Smyrna Elementary and Down East Middle: $115,000
The Bridge Downeast: $50,000
Town of Atlantic Beach: $83,000
Town of Pine Knoll Shores: $17,000
Voices Together: $17,000
IGFA Tags: $22,500
Samaritan’s Purse: $50,000
The Big Rock proudly announces its donation of over $1.7 million to various charitable organizations in 2024, bringing the organization’s total contributions to an astounding $11,962,948 since its inception. These donations reflect Big Rock’s unwavering commitment to supporting community improvement, education, and conservation. Big Rock remains dedicated to its mission of “charity first” by supporting 10 core charities annually and thoughtfully considering applications for larger grant requests.
This year, Big Rock reaffirmed its dedication to education by donating $589,000 to Carteret County Public Schools. Of this total, $339,000 was allocated to schools within the Carteret County Public School System for the purchase and enhancement of playground equipment and outdoor recreational facilities. $250,000 was contributed to the Carteret County Public Schools Foundation to invest in the future of education. These funds will assist new teachers, including the Big Rock Teaching Fellows, by providing resources to make housing more affordable. Thanks to initiatives like these, Carteret County Schools remain among the top-ranked in the state, highlighting the transformative power of Big Rock’s commitment to education.
The Big Rock extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who makes this vision a reality, proving once again that the mission of “charity first” is more than a motto — it’s a legacy.
APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 1, 2025
The application period for 2025 Big Rock Grant Requests is OPEN.
2025 CHARITY APPLICATION
2025 CHARITY APPLICATION
CONTACT
Madison Struyk, Executive Director
(252) 725-1568, madison@thebigrock.com