THE ROCKET GIVING FUND'S MISSION IS TO HOST A WORLD-CLASS PGA TOUR EVENT WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY BENEFITING THE DETROIT COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY IS THE ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC, DETROIT'S ANNUAL PGA TOUR EVENT. THE NET PROCEEDS REALIZED BY THE EVENT AND OTHER SUCH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS WILL GO BACK TO THE DETROIT COMMUNITY THROUGH INVESTMENTS RELATED TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING, AND NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT. WHERE POSSIBLE, THE ORGANIZATION WILL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY IMPACT. THE ROCKET GIVING FUND IS A 501C3 ORGANIZATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$26K
-98.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
-71.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-94.4% YoY
About Rocket Giving Fund
Based on IRS filings
Rocket Giving Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $26K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,875,798 | $3,083,441 | $5,751,041 |
| Revenue | $12,725,111 | $13,343,306 | $14,851,439 |
| Expenses | $12,457,324 | $14,749,530 | $13,350,664 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include First Tee of Greater Detroit ($18,000), Detroit Public Safety Foundation ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST TEE OF GREATER DETROIT DETROIT, MI | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION AND THE DETROIT COMMUNITY | $18,000 |
| DETROIT PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION DETROIT, MI | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION AND THE DETROIT COMMUNITY | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN BROWN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| WILLIAM EMERSON | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| MATTHEW RIZIK | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| STEVE OGDEN | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| NIC BARLAGE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARVIN BEATTY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LAURA GRANNEMANN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JEFF MORGANROTH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TRINA SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JASON TINSLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MIKE TRIRICO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALEXIS WILEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| VARUN KRISHNA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JASON LANGWELL | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocket Giving Fund?
Rocket Giving Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Rocket Giving Fund?
As of 2024, Rocket Giving Fund holds $2.9M in total assets with $12.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $26K in 2024.
Where does Rocket Giving Fund operate?
Rocket Giving Fund has awarded grants in Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan.
What size grants does Rocket Giving Fund award?
In 2024, Rocket Giving Fund awarded 2 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rocket Giving Fund's EIN?
Rocket Giving Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0873868. 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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