Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation
Rock Hill Development Corporation develops business parks, recruits and supports new businesses to the area, and assists in the revitalization of Rock Hill.
Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation gave $29K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,914
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $28,914
- Median grant
- $28,914
- Total assets
- $5,712,899
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Rock Hill ($29K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $922K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Rock Hill Rock Hill, SC | Infrastructure | $28,914 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,712,899 | $815,489 | $226,099 | $28,914 | 1 | $67,488 |
| 2023 | $5,254,529 | $651,259 | $463,244 | $374,294 | 1 | $2,703 |
| 2022 | $5,641,830 | $376,619 | $1,266,931 | $921,527 | 4 | $9,997 |
| 2021 | $6,519,586 | $787,473 | $791,378 | $19,723 | Total only | $2,218 |
| 2020 | $7,004,768 | $4,306,759 | $5,061,744 | $13,466 | 1 | $10,276 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rock Hill, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $29K. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation is led by Lisa Brown, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Brown
Executive Director
Interim Executive → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Dosch
Chair
Chair → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David B. Vehaun
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerrianne Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Reno
Executive Officio
Executive Co → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Executive Officio, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Fockler
Board Member
Executive Co → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Hamilton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Black
Executive Officio
Executive Co → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Executive Officio, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gettys
Mayor
Board Member → Mayor, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lester McCorn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Alexander
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Tuttle
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Faile
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Serna
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Leitner
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Garrison
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Allan Miller (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Smith (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Hastings (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Vaughan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bud Dark (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chad Williams (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Charlotte Brown (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Colleen Coesens (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Ballou (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Williams (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Williams (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dawn Johnson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Austin (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Harold Peeples (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kerry Mast (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lain Reavis (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mari Doroud (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Penny Pratt (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Roveri (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Sanderson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Schram (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Baldwin (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Toy Rhea (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Faulkenberry (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Beverly A. Carroll (2020–2021) — Executive Co
- Former: Jennifer McAdams (2021) — Executive Di
- Former: Melanie Jones (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rob Youngblood (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Turner (2020) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hill Economic Development Corporation
How much does Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation give each year?
Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation gave $29K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation?
Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $815K.
What is Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation?
Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rock Hill, SC. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation operate?
Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation's EIN?
Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0750323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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