T-Town Rocks Music Festival
T-Town Rocks Music Festival is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Fox Island, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $12K.
T-Town Rocks Music Festival at a glance
In short: T-Town Rocks Music Festival gave $12K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $12,294
- -66.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,756
- -66.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,522
- Primary geography
- Washington (79% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who T-Town Rocks Music Festival funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was First 5 Fundamentals ($3K). Together the top 7 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How T-Town Rocks Music Festival gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $36K (2021). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First 5 Fundamentals Tacoma, WA | Children and Youth Services | $2,522 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation Tacoma, WA | Children's Hospital Care | $2,522 |
| Tacoma Rescue Mission Tacoma, WA | Homeless and Addiction Services | $2,522 |
| World Relief Baltimore St, MD | Disaster Relief | $2,522 |
| Boys and Girls Club of South Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | Children and Youth Services | $1,261 |
| Graduate Tacomagreater Tacoma Foundation Tacoma, WA | Elementary and Secondary Education | $630 |
| Cascade Regional Blood Services Tacoma, WA | Blood Bank and Medical Support Services | $315 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $241,791 | $261,335 | $12,294 | 7 | $12,294 | — |
| 2021 | $19,544 | $171,816 | $152,272 | $36,467 | 7 | $36,467 | $40 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
T-Town Rocks Music Festival is led by Jennifer Smith, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jennifer Smith
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Will
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Peter Brink
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Darrell And Wendy Cochran (2021) — Founding Member
- Former: Fournier Insurance (2021) — Founding Member
- Former: Jen And John Caplinger (2021) — Founding Member
- Former: Jessica Hill (2021) — Founding Member
- Former: Philip And Loubna Pla (2021) — Founding Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 T-Town Rocks Music Festival
How much does T-Town Rocks Music Festival give each year?
T-Town Rocks Music Festival gave $12K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $36K across 7 grants.
What is T-Town Rocks Music Festival's typical grant size?
T-Town Rocks Music Festival's median grant in 2022 was $2,522, and its average grant was $1,756, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does T-Town Rocks Music Festival give grants?
T-Town Rocks Music Festival gives mostly in Washington: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (6 grants).
Does T-Town Rocks Music Festival give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on T-Town Rocks Music Festival's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are T-Town Rocks Music Festival's largest grantees?
T-Town Rocks Music Festival's largest 2022 grantees include First 5 Fundamentals ($2,522), Mary Bridge Children's Foundation ($2,522) and Tacoma Rescue Mission ($2,522), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is T-Town Rocks Music Festival?
T-Town Rocks Music Festival is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Fox Island, WA.
What is T-Town Rocks Music Festival's EIN?
T-Town Rocks Music Festival's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3560825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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