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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$80K
+114.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$48K
-48.9% YoY
Grant Count
3
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-14.9% YoY
About Rock by the Sea
Based on IRS filings
Rock by the Sea is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TALLAHASSEE, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $79,810 | $37,132 | $-2,528 |
| Revenue | $370,221 | $372,567 | $270,111 |
| Expenses | $326,044 | $362,137 | $307,588 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,827 | $7 | $8 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Univ of Florida Foundation ($30,000), Children's Healthcare of Atlanta ($10,000), Chiildren's Hospital of Colorado Foundation ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIV OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION GAINESVILLE, FL | CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE | $30,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA | CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE | $10,000 |
| CHIILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF COLORADO FOUNDATION AURORA, CO | CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH GOSNELL | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| STEVE EVERETT | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| RICK WATSON | SEC/TREASURER | 5 | — |
| TOD ELMORE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ALLISON CARVAJAL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MATT WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock by the Sea?
Rock by the Sea is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TALLAHASSEE, FL. It holds $80K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Rock by the Sea?
As of 2024, Rock by the Sea holds $80K in total assets with $370K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $48K in 2024.
Where does Rock by the Sea operate?
Rock by the Sea has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Ohio.
What size grants does Rock by the Sea award?
In 2024, Rock by the Sea awarded 3 grants totaling $48K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rock by the Sea's EIN?
Rock by the Sea's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0674603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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