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The Rocking JT Foundation

Preselected recipients only Albuquerque, New Mexico · EIN 742827053

The Rocking JT Foundation is a private foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $87,587 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,900 and the largest $53,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $77,220 the year before.

25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$77,22011$598,282
2024$87,5879$89,559

How to apply

The Rocking JT Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Rocking JT Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Mexico.

StateGrantsAmount
New Mexico7$81,342
Texas1$5,000
Illinois1$1,245

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
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

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Rocking JT Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Rocking JT Foundation give?

$87,587 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,900.

Who runs The Rocking JT Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Janet Thompson (President), Barbara Campbell (Treasurer) and Cheri Cramer Johnson (Director).

What does The Rocking JT Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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