Rock the Block Inc
Sponsorships from various organizations and by having an anual block party with live music, guest chefs from the southeast us and food and beverage sales. All net profits are donated to hogs for the cause, which supports families battling pediatric brain cancer. This year 105,000 was donated to hogs for the cause and 100,000 to the ronald mcdonald house from the fund raising activities.
Rock the Block Inc at a glance
In short: Rock the Block Inc gave $135K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- -34.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $67,500
- -34.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $67,500
- Total assets
- $92,381
- -34.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rock the Block Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hogs for the Cause ($75K). Together the top 2 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $205K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $135K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hogs for the Cause New Orleans, LA | — | $75,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charleston, SC | — | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,381 | $168,421 | $180,409 | $135,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $141,563 | $159,065 | $212,500 | $205,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $113,405 | $729,062 | $723,286 | $200,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $130,304 | $410,429 | $400,206 | $160,000 | Total only |
| 2021 | $126,456 | $131,781 | $108,538 | $100,000 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Rock the Block Inc
Based on IRS filings
Rock the Block Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Charleston, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $92K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $135K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rock the Block Inc is led by Aaron Siegel, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Siegel
Chairman
Chaiman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Henry McKie
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sean Daniher
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Taylor Garrison
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 the Block Inc
How much does Rock the Block Inc give each year?
Rock the Block Inc gave $135K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $205K across 2 grants.
How large is Rock the Block Inc?
Rock the Block Inc reported $92K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $168K.
What is Rock the Block Inc?
Rock the Block Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Charleston, SC. It holds $92K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Rock the Block Inc operate?
Rock the Block Inc has awarded grants in Louisiana, South Carolina.
What is Rock the Block Inc's EIN?
Rock the Block Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2416795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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