The Rocking JT Foundation
The Rocking JT Foundation is a private foundation, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Rocking JT Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rocking JT Foundation gave $88K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,587
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,732
- +38.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,900
- Total assets
- $14,345
- +55.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Rocking JT Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Opera Southwest ($53K). Together the top 8 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 48 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rocking JT Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 299% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $153K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera Southwest Albuquerque, NM | Cultural Activities | $53,300 |
| Landmark Musicals Albuquerque, NM | Music in the Community | $10,000 |
| NM Young Actors Albuquerque, NM | Youth in the Arts | $9,297 |
| International Fellowdhip of Chaplai Temple, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Ensemble Music NM Albuquerque, NM | Outreach and Education | $2,900 |
| Alb Opera Guild of SFO Albuquerque, NM | Cultural Activites | $2,500 |
| Cavalry Chapel Albuquerque, NM | Education | $2,000 |
| NM Young Actors Albuquerque, NM | Cultural Education | $1,345 |
| Rotary Foundation Evanston, IL | Community Relations | $1,245 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,345 | $58,333 | $92,708 | $87,587 | 9 | $87,587 | $6,036 | $29,262 |
| 2023 | $9,237 | $83,609 | $82,017 | $77,220 | 11 | $77,220 | $3,435 | $29,305 |
| 2022 | $7,645 | $-230,885 | $158,379 | $153,140 | 15 | $153,140 | $2,525 | $1,673 |
| 2021 | $396,909 | $97,165 | $121,583 | $115,128 | 9 | $115,128 | $5,336 | $14,984 |
| 2020 | $421,327 | $39,687 | $34,101 | $22,900 | 4 | — | $4,281 | $18,894 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rocking JT Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rocking JT Foundation is led by Janet Thompson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet Thompson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheri Cramer Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Campbell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Rocking JT Foundation
How much does The Rocking JT Foundation give each year?
The Rocking JT Foundation gave $88K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $77K across 11 grants.
What is The Rocking JT Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rocking JT Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,900, and its average grant was $9,732, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rocking JT Foundation give grants?
The Rocking JT Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (7 grants).
Does The Rocking JT Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Rocking JT Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Rocking JT Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rocking JT Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Opera Southwest ($53,300), NM Young Actors ($10,642 across 2 grants) and Landmark Musicals ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rocking JT Foundation?
The Rocking JT Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rocking JT Foundation's EIN?
The Rocking JT Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2827053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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