Rock The Block is located in Charleston, SC. According to its NTEE Classification (G12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rock The Block 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 12/2023, Rock The Block generated $729.1k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $723.3k during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ROCK THE BLOCK RAISES MONEY VIA AN ANNUAL EVENT HELD IN THE FALL EACH YEAR. THEY OBTAIN SPONSORSHIPS FROM VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND BY HAVING AN ANUAL BLOCK PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC, GUEST CHEFS FROM THE SOUTHEAST US AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE SALES. ALL NET PROFITS ARE DONATED TO HOGS FOR THE CAUSE, WHICH SUPPORTS FAMILIES BATTLING PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCER. THIS YEAR $140,000 WAS DONATED TO HOGS FOR THE CAUSE AND $55,000 TO THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FROM THE FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZATION RAISED $729,063 FROM THEIR PROGRAM ROCK THE BLOCK, CONTRIBUTED $95,000 TO HOGS FOR CAUSE, $95,000 TO RONALD MCHONALD HOUSE, AND $10,000 TO FRIENDS OF FISHER HOUSE. IT HAD EXPENSES OF $523.285. THE BALANCE IS SEED MONEY FOR THE 2024 EVENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Aaron Siegel Chaiman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Henry Mckie Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Taylor Garrison Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Sean Daniher Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $332,866 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $332,866 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $96,248 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $299,948 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $729,062 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $200,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
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 | $5,048 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $973 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $31,156 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,295 |
Travel | $4,656 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $4,319 |
All other expenses | $161,751 |
Total functional expenses | $723,286 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,730 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $31,675 |
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 | $113,405 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,410 |
Grants payable | $61,000 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $63,410 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $49,995 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $113,405 |
Over the last fiscal year, Rock The Block has awarded $200,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HOGS FOR THE CAUSE PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPOER TO FAMILES BATTLING PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCER | $95,000 |
FRIENDS OF FISHER HOUSE PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY ACCOMODATIONS TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE THE VETERAN IS RECEIVING MEDICAL ATTENTION. | $10,000 |
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PURPOSE: CREATE COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENTS FOR FAMILIES IN CARING FOR THEIR CHILD WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS. | $95,000 |