Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation
Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Abilene, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $4K.
Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $11,000
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abilene Restoration Ministries Inc DBA Men of Nehemiah - Abilene ($12K). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 120% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $30K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Restoration Ministries Inc DBA Men of Nehemiah - Abilene Abilene, TX | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $12,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Coleman, TX | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $5,695 | $27,467 | $22,000 | 2 | $25,195 | $4,097 | $31 |
| 2023 | $21,772 | $2,009 | $3,797 | — | — | $1,334 | — | $88 |
| 2022 | $23,560 | $674 | $2,601 | — | — | $448 | — | $87 |
| 2021 | $25,487 | $1 | $12,709 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,600 | — | $485 |
| 2020 | $38,195 | $4 | $32,697 | $30,000 | 1 | — | — | $1,523 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation is led by Ronny J. Jordan, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronny J. Jordan
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Carter
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry M. Jordan
Secretary & Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Watts
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amber Smith (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation
How much does Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation give each year?
Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation operate?
Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio, Texas.
How much is Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Rock-a-Bayou Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8107591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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