United Rocks
United Rocks is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Plano, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
United Rocks at a glance
In short: United Rocks gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,150
- +586.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,150
- +586.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,150
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who United Rocks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was United Rocks Unity with Community ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How United Rocks gives
- In 2023 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 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $459 (2022) to $3K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Rocks Unity with Community Plano, TX | Further Mission of Organization | $3,150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $3,150 | $3,150 | 1 | $3,150 | $149 |
| 2022 | $3,150 | $12,842 | $10,067 | $459 | 1 | $10,067 | $137 |
| 2021 | $2,931 | $7,997 | $7,622 | — | — | $7,621 | $38 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, United Rocks reported a distributable amount of $149 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Rocks is led by Mariana Steelsmith, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mariana Steelsmith
CEO
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Steelsmith
CFO
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Zuinga
COO
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 United Rocks
How much does United Rocks give each year?
United Rocks gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $459 across 1 grant.
What is United Rocks?
United Rocks is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Plano, TX.
Where does United Rocks operate?
United Rocks has awarded grants in Texas.
How much is United Rocks required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, United Rocks reported a distributable amount of $149 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is United Rocks's EIN?
United Rocks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3395114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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