The Brock Center
Mentoring the next generation of business leaders for the good of their associates, their company, and their entire community in addition to training both senior and first time leaders in the art of leadership and culture building in organizations.
The Brock Center at a glance
In short: The Brock Center gave $14K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,900
- +275.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $13,900
- Median grant
- $13,900
- Total assets
- $315,709
- +38.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Brock Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Generosity Trust ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $14K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Generosity Trust Chattanooga, TN | Funding for Donor Advised Fund | $13,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $315,709 | $340,945 | $265,825 | $13,900 | 1 | $6,445 |
| 2024 | $227,235 | $206,647 | $161,344 | $3,700 | Total only | $5,795 |
| 2023 | $177,126 | $159,954 | $200,928 | $5,000 | Total only | $-18,666 |
| 2022 | $187,104 | $176,234 | $164,390 | $6,500 | Total only | $7,334 |
| 2021 | $208,731 | $104,051 | $68,143 | — | — | $1,131 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Brock Center
Based on IRS filings
The Brock Center is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chattanooga, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $316K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brock Center is led by Rodger Piersant, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rodger Piersant
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $90K (2025)
Jennifer Sheffield
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Frank Brock
Officer & Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $90K, to Rodger Piersant (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Brock Center
How much does The Brock Center give each year?
The Brock Center gave $14K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $4K in grants paid.
How large is The Brock Center?
The Brock Center reported $316K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $341K.
What is The Brock Center?
The Brock Center is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chattanooga, TN. It holds $316K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Brock Center operate?
The Brock Center has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is The Brock Center's EIN?
The Brock Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4350574. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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