Rockhold Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, established in October 1977. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity designated for charitable, educational, and human services purposes. The foundation maintains a significant asset base and provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.7M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$575K
+28.7% YoY
Grant Count
26
+23.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+3.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education (including higher education)
- Health and Healthcare
- Diseases and Conditions (particularly musculoskeletal diseases and arthritis)
- Human Services (including housing and shelter for homeless populations)
- Community and Economic Development
The foundation supports initiatives that address vulnerable populations, with a particular emphasis on children's welfare and community development.
Grantmaking
The foundation actively distributes funds to support 501(c)(3) organizations, with a documented program focused on supporting homeless centers and providing direct support to other charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives in multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- States: California, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio, Texas, and Washington
- Cities: Anacortes, Baton Rouge, Cleveland, and Los Angeles, among others
Primary grantmaking focuses on Louisiana, Texas, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $11.3 million
- Total assets reported: $11.7 million (most recent filing)
Annual Activity:
- Total giving (2025): $574,800
- Total giving (2024): $572,000
- Annual expenses: $559,000–$572,000
- Annual revenue: $1.6 million
- Total liabilities: $0
Contact Information:
- Address: PO Box 77314, Baton Rouge, LA 70879-7314
- Telephone: 225-993-1290
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,716,256 | $11,259,758 | $10,373,364 |
| Revenue | $1,284,190 | $663,022 | $1,609,401 |
| Expenses | $709,826 | $571,862 | $559,190 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $574,800 | $446,715 | $468,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,165,416 | $547,595 | $1,519,098 |
| Distributable Amount | $569,315 | $519,792 | $482,200 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a volunteer board of directors, including:
- Lacey Ordeneaux
- Sharon Holder
- Caroline Messenger
- Carolyn Pittman
- Susan Jeansonne
The foundation's origins trace to Loyd J. Rockhold (1922–2010), who established the Special Children's Foundation in 1975 and dedicated his life to improving conditions for Louisiana's children and vulnerable populations. His legacy includes establishing endowed chairs and professorships at the Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES K PITTMAN | Director | 1 | — |
| SHARON HOLDER | Director | 2 | — |
| CAROLINE MESSENGER | Director | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN PITTMAN | Director | 2 | — |
| SUSAN JEANSONNE | Director | 1 | — |
| JEREMY WILSON | Director | 1 | — |
| SAMANTHA BOELLNER | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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