Law Rocks Inc
Law Rocks Inc is a public charity based in El Segundo, California. It raises funds for local nonprofits through battle-of-the-bands concerts featuring legal professionals, and supports youth music education through its Music Matters grant.
Law Rocks Inc at a glance
In short: Law Rocks Inc gave $703K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $702,767
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +38.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,343
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,049
- Total assets
- $1,178,831
- +191.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Law Rocks Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2100 E Grand Avenue 375, El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: (310) 819-9011
Website: https://lawrocks.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Law Rocks Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ketchum Downtown YMCA ($62K). Together the top 10 received $348K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 112 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Law Rocks describes its work as supporting local nonprofits in cities where it holds concerts. In filing year 2024, 43% of grant dollars went to California recipients, followed by New York (12%), Texas (11%), Illinois (8%), and Florida (8%). The organization says its tour has visited 34 cities across five continents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Law Rocks Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $703K (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $703K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ketchum Downtown YMCA Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $61,907 |
| George Mark Children's House San Leandro, CA | Program Support | $48,818 |
| Lawyers Alliance for New York New York, NY | Program Support | $40,949 |
| The Access Project Inc Richmond, CA | Program Support | $40,108 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Miami, FL | Program Support | $33,346 |
| Mending Kids Woodland Hills, CA | Program Support | $29,598 |
| Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Milpitas, CA | Program Support | $28,547 |
| Alice Cooper Solid Rock Teen Centers Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $23,000 |
| Chance for Hope Foundation Pearland, TX | Program Support | $22,961 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Chicago, IL | Program Support | $18,988 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing also reports a prior-period adjustment of $553,435 to correct investment balances for the year ended December 31, 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,178,831 | $1,420,514 | $1,199,099 | $702,767 | 43 | $112,542 |
| 2023 | $403,981 | $1,005,944 | $1,051,536 | $643,377 | 31 | $2 |
| 2022 | $403,010 | $692,756 | $646,615 | $374,587 | 24 | — |
| 2021 | $356,869 | $281,896 | $313,509 | $164,962 | 10 | — |
| 2020 | $388,482 | $258,637 | $217,131 | $34,699 | 4 | — |
| 2018 | $298,657 | $556,132 | $530,670 | $297,706 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Law Rocks’ mission is to promote music education for underprivileged youth and raise funds for local nonprofit organizations. Its concerts let participating bands choose local nonprofits to benefit from their fundraising. The organization also gives a Music Matters grant to a local nonprofit supporting youth music education in each U.S. tour city. Law Rocks says it has awarded more than $120,000 through Music Matters.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Lawyers Alliance for New York describes its work as providing business law and transactional legal services to strengthen nonprofits improving life in New York City neighborhoods. The Access Project says it facilitates and performs free legal services for low-income people and underserved communities in California. Child Advocates of Silicon Valley says it serves foster children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment; Chance for Hope Foundation says it supports children with cancer and their families; and The Arc of the East Bay says it provides advocacy, support, and education to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions address homelessness and housing, domestic violence, and services for children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Law Rocks reported 43 grants totaling $702,767. Awards ranged from $5,461 to $61,907, with a median of $12,049. The organization says it monitors grant use by following up with charities and collecting pictures to share on social media.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $61,907 to Ketchum Downtown YMCA, $48,818 to George Mark Children’s House, $40,949 to Lawyers Alliance for New York, $40,108 to The Access Project, and $33,346 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. Each was listed for program support. Other notable awards included $29,598 to Mending Kids, $28,547 to Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, $23,000 to Alice Cooper Solid Rock Teen Centers, and $22,961 to Chance for Hope Foundation.
The website says bands select the nonprofits they fundraise for and invites organizations working in youth music education to email about their work. It does not specify application materials or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ted Scott as president and CEO. Directors listed are Charles D Jarrell, Shawn Dailey, Greg Doll, Devon Engel, Amanda Horn, Cat Casey, Eric Kennedy, Joy Murao, and Gabe McCool.
Law Rocks Inc is led by Ted Scott, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2018); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ted Scott
President & CEO
CEO → President, 2020
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oma Crawford
Director of Marketing & Development
Employee → Director of Marketing & Development, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $146K (2024)
Amanda Horn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charity O'Sullivan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles D. Jarrell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devon Engel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Kennedy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Doll
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Trofino
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Dailey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cat Casey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabe McCool
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Murao
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Rabinowitz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Lamanque
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Debbie White (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brandt Mori (2018) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $146K, to OMA Crawford (Director of Marketing & Development).
Frequently asked questions about Law Rocks Inc
How much does Law Rocks Inc give each year?
Law Rocks Inc gave $703K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $643K across 31 grants.
What is Law Rocks Inc's typical grant size?
Law Rocks Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,049, and its average grant was $16,343, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Law Rocks Inc give grants?
Law Rocks Inc's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Law Rocks Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Law Rocks Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (43 grants).
Who are Law Rocks Inc's largest grantees?
Law Rocks Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ketchum Downtown YMCA ($61,907), George Mark Children's House ($48,818) and Lawyers Alliance for New York ($40,949), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Law Rocks Inc?
Law Rocks Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Law Rocks Inc fund?
Law Rocks’ mission is to promote music education for underprivileged youth and raise funds for local nonprofit organizations. Its concerts let participating bands choose local nonprofits to benefit from their fundraising. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Law Rocks Inc?
Law Rocks Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check lawrocks.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Law Rocks Inc's EIN?
Law Rocks Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3264456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS December 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Law Rocks Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/law-rocks-inc-morg_5c6fb55d7fec42d29faf215e73dd7317
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