Rock Rose Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rock Rose Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Killeen, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $163,200 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $24,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$163,200
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2025 was down from $222,400 the year before.
85% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $174,600 | 17 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $222,400 | 27 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $163,200 | 15 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Rock Rose Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rock Rose Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $163,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge East Temple | Children families and communities - operational | $24,000 |
| Casa of Bell and Coryell Counties | Children families and communities - operational | $20,000 |
| A New Life Village | Children families and communities - operational | $20,000 |
| Impossible Paradigm Shifters Youth | Children families and communities - operational | $20,000 |
| Priceless Beginnings Inc | Children families and communities - operational | $20,000 |
| Centex Alcoholic Rehab Center | Children families and communities - operational | $15,000 |
| Blessings on the Block Communitty O | Children families and communities - operational | $11,200 |
| Hill Country Community Action Assoc | Children families and communities - operational | $11,000 |
| Human Animal Support Coalition | Children families and communities - operational | $10,000 |
| Texas 4-H Centex Hbcu Alumni 4H Clu | Children families and communities - operational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Children families and communities - operational | $2,000 |
| Jaybird Learning Academy | Children families and communities - operational | $1,000 |
| Legacy Entreprenuers Academy | Children families and communities - operational | $1,000 |
| Free My City Outreach | Children families and communities - operational | $1,000 |
| Individual | Children families and communities - operational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelsey Hunt Exe Direct
- Kathryn Ingbritsen
- Jennifer Lee
- Thom Hunt
- Juanita Myers
- Tanya Roper
- Suzanne Hommel
- Julie Evans
- Solange Hommel
Questions people ask
Does Rock Rose Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rock Rose Foundation Inc give?
$163,200 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Rock Rose Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelsey Hunt Exe Direct (Exectutive Director), Kathryn Ingbritsen (Board Member), Jennifer Lee (Board Member) and Thom Hunt (Board Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Rock Rose Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.