Rock Rose Foundation Inc
Rock Rose Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Killeen, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants for children, families, and communities, with all listed grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
Rock Rose Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rock Rose Foundation Inc gave $163K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. 73% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $163,200
- -26.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,880
- +32.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $5,153,901
- +16.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (11 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rock Rose Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 690122, Killeen, TX 76549
Phone: (951) 760-1224
Website: https://www.rockrose.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rock Rose Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bridge East Temple ($24K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to organizations in Texas. Listed recipients were in Temple, Killeen, Harker Heights, San Saba, and Belton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rock Rose Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 15 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 325% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $222K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge East Temple Temple, TX | Children Families and Communities - Operational | $24,000 |
| CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties Temple, TX | Children Families and Communities - Operational | $20,000 |
| A New Life Village Killeen, TX | Children Families and Communities - Operational | $20,000 |
| Impossible Paradigm Shifters Youth Killeen, TX | Children Families and Communities - Operational | $20,000 |
| Priceless Beginnings Inc Temple, TX | Children Families and Communities - Operational | $20,000 |
| Centex Alcoholic Rehab Center Temple, TX | Children Families and Communities - Operational | $15,000 |
| Blessings on the Block Communitty O Harker Heights, TX | Children Families and Communities - Operational | $11,200 |
| Hill Country Community Action Assoc San Saba, TX | Children Families and Communities - Operational | $11,000 |
| Human Animal Support Coalition Temple, TX | Children Families and Communities - Operational | $10,000 |
| Texas 4-H Centex HBCU Alumni 4H CLU Belton, TX | Children Families and Communities - Operational | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,153,901 | $1,070,977 | $333,923 | $163,200 | 15 | $282,724 | $55,215 | $297,493 |
| 2024 | $4,432,427 | $1,063,107 | $358,012 | $222,400 | 27 | $321,348 | $55,748 | $244,393 |
| 2023 | $3,727,332 | $1,065,328 | $347,947 | $174,600 | 17 | $257,432 | — | $182,947 |
| 2022 | $3,025,913 | $3,155,841 | $129,928 | $38,400 | 8 | $50,698 | $1,970,591 | $78,125 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rock Rose Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $297K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2025 grants were recorded for “Children Families and Communities - Operational” purposes. A supported organization, CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties, describes its work as serving children who have experienced abuse and neglect by providing trained volunteers to advocate for children’s safety, permanence in family life, and a loving home. This describes CASA’s mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $163,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $24,000, with a median of $11,000. Notable grants included $24,000 to Bridge East Temple, $20,000 each to CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties, A New Life Village, Impossible Paradigm Shifters Youth, and Priceless Beginnings Inc., and $15,000 to CenTex Alcoholic Rehab Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelsey Hunt as executive director and Solange Hommel as co-founder. Board members listed are Kathryn Ingbr itsen, Jennifer Lee, Thom Hunt, Juanita Myers, Tanya Roper, Suzanne Hommel, and Julie Evans.
Rock Rose Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelsey Hunt Exe Direct
Exectutive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$70K (2023) → $80K (2025)
Kathryn Ingbritsen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Solange Hommel
Co-Founder
Board Chair → Co-Founder, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juanita Myers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Evans
Board Members
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Hommel
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Roper
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thom Hunt
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Michael Hommel (2022–2023) — Co-Founder
- Former: Gabriel Tybor (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Joe Hunt (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kelsey Hunt (2022) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $80K, to Kelsey Hunt EXE Direct (Exectutive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Rock Rose Foundation Inc
How much does Rock Rose Foundation Inc give each year?
Rock Rose Foundation Inc gave $163K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $222K across 27 grants.
What is Rock Rose Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rock Rose Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $10,880, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rock Rose Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Rock Rose Foundation Inc give grants?
Rock Rose Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Temple, TX (5 grants), Killeen, TX (5 grants) and Harker Heights, TX (2 grants).
Does Rock Rose Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rock Rose Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rock Rose Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rock Rose Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Bridge East Temple ($24,000), CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties ($20,000) and A New Life Village ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rock Rose Foundation Inc?
Rock Rose Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $283K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $297K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rock Rose Foundation Inc fund?
The 2025 grants were recorded for “Children Families and Communities - Operational” purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rock Rose Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Rose Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rock Rose Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4415201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Rock Rose 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rock Rose Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rock-rose-foundation-inc-morg_716a7e9c0ab14dd296795888978cb59d
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