Rocket City Scholarship Granting Organization Inc is located in Huntsville, AL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rocket City Scholarship Granting Organization Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Rocket City Scholarship Granting Organization Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE K-12 SCHOLARSHIPS TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES IN THE NORTH ALABAMA AREA TO GIVE THEM THE CHANCE TO CHOOSE THE COURSE OF THEIR CHILD'S ACADEMIC FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE K-12 SCHOLARSHIPS TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES IN THE NORTH ALABAMA AREA TO GIVE THEM THE CHANCE TO CHOOSE THE COURSE OF THEIR CHILD'S ACADEMIC FUTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Becky R Weis Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $42,978 |
Jonathan Hornsby Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Jessup Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Martin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Lakin President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Slamp Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,320,976 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $504,913 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,825,889 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,025 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,826,914 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,225,733 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $43,755 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,347 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,834 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,668 |
Advertising and promotion | $426 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $346 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,193 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,292,785 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $231,270 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $461,281 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $907,798 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,600,349 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,567 |
Total liabilities | $2,567 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,315,085 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $282,697 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,600,349 |
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