Rock Corner Foundation Inc
Rock Corner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Forest City, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, primarily in North Carolina, with purposes including general operations and mission support.
Rock Corner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rock Corner Foundation Inc gave $40K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in North Carolina. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,250
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $3,659
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $756,198
- +45.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rock Corner Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1419 Rock Corner Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Phone: (828) 287-6600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rock Corner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritian's Purse ($20K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed primarily in North Carolina (96%), with 2% going to Tennessee and 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rock Corner Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritian's Purse Boone, NC | General Operations | $20,250 |
| First Baptist Morganton Morganton, NC | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | General Operations | $3,500 |
| Mt Vernon Baptist Church Forest City, NC | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Blue Ridge Broadcasting Black Mtn, NC | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Mosaic Hope Rutherfordton, NC | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Grace of God Mission Forest City, NC | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Hands of Hope Forest City, NC | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Sharon Baptist Church Savannah, TN | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Lorna Hawley Forest City, NC | Mission | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Rock Corner Foundation Inc?
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 | $756,198 | $187,575 | $40,250 | $40,250 | 11 | $40,250 | $27,575 | — |
| 2023 | $519,516 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $519,516 | $108,372 | $32,385 | $31,335 | 12 | — | $8,372 | — |
| 2021 | $443,529 | $61,976 | $30,466 | $30,050 | 12 | — | $11,976 | $23,135 |
| 2020 | $412,019 | $110,948 | $22,162 | $19,650 | 9 | — | $40,948 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Mosaic Hope says its mission is to equip and mobilize the community to support children, families, and social workers in the foster care system. Community Bible Study says its mission is to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ through caring, in-depth Bible study available to all. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $40,250. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,250, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants were $20,250 to Samaritian’s Purse, $5,000 to First Baptist Morganton, and $3,500 to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Other listed grants included $3,000 to Mt Vernon Baptist Church; $2,000 each to Blue Ridge Broadcasting and Mosaic Hope; $1,000 each to Grace of God Mission, Hands of Hope, Sharon Baptist Church, and Lorna Hawley; and $500 to Community Bible Study. The listed purposes were generally “General Operations,” with Lorna Hawley’s grant designated “Mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tammy W Carpenter as President and Thomas R Carpenter as V-President.
Rock Corner Foundation Inc is led by Tammy W Carpenter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tammy W Carpenter
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R Carpenter
V-President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Corner Foundation Inc
How much does Rock Corner Foundation Inc give each year?
Rock Corner Foundation Inc gave $40K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Rock Corner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rock Corner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,659, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rock Corner Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Rock Corner Foundation Inc give grants?
Rock Corner Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Forest City, NC (4 grants).
Does Rock Corner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Rock Corner Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rock Corner Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rock Corner Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritian's Purse ($20,250), First Baptist Morganton ($5,000) and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rock Corner Foundation Inc?
Rock Corner Foundation Inc reported $756K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $188K.
What does Rock Corner Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Mosaic Hope says its mission is to equip and mobilize the community to support children, families, and social workers in the foster care system. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rock Corner Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rock Corner Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rock Corner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4489379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rock Corner Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Rock Corner Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Rock Corner Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
James 123 Inc
Morehead City, NC
Assets
$10K
Grants
9
Total Given
$10K
The Bolick Foundation
Conover, NC
The Bolick Foundation primarily funds Christian ministries and evangelism, as well as religious, educational, charitable, scientific, and medical programs; its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $6.67 million, with a median of $39,787. Based in North Carolina, it funded organizations across the U.S., with the largest share of 2025 grant dollars going to Missouri. It states that it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$55.1M
Grants
266
Total Given
$22.5M
For His Glory Foundation
Fishers, IN
Assets
—
Grants
11
Total Given
$8K
Christian Community Foundation Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
WaterStone supports domestic and international nonprofits, including Christian ministries and charitable and educational organizations, through donor-directed grants; eligible organizations must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3)s whose mission aligns with its Statement of Faith. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, with awards ranging from $5,028 to $11 million, and were concentrated in Texas and Colorado. Grant recommendations come from donor-advised fund holders; the profile does not state that it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$746.4M
Grants
1,651
Total Given
$161.8M
Ogdon Family Foundation
Morrison, CO
Assets
$76K
Grants
9
Total Given
$29K
Hallene Family Foundation Inc
Naples, FL
The Hallene Family Foundation supports charitable organizations, including youth programs, churches, and faith-based initiatives, with recent grants concentrated in Illinois, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000; applicants should contact James N. Hallene, and no specific form or deadline is required.
Assets
$4.3M
Grants
21
Total Given
$302K
More similar funders
More Funders in North Carolina
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Rock Corner Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Rock Corner Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?