Rockcares the Norris-Rocaberte Family Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 77-0539237 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$60K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RICHARD ROCABERTE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 965250, MARIETTA GA 30066 |
| Phone | 6269938557 |
| Form and materials | AN ORGANIZATION REQUESTING A GRANT MUST SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) BRIEF PROPOSAL DESCRIBING THE HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GRANT MONEY IS REQUESTED, HOW THE ORGANIZATION WILL MEET ITS OBJECTIVES AND HOW THE OUTCOME WILL BE MEASURED. 2) LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING BIOGRAPHY AND TERM OF SERIVCE FOR EACH MEMBER. 3) CURRENT OPERATING BUDGET. 4) COPY OF THE MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 5) COPY OF THE IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER ALONG WITH A LETTER SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION STATING THE IRS LETTER HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED NOR THE NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) STATUS REVOKED SINCE THE LETTER ISSUANCE DATE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE NOT MADE: 1) TO INDIVIDUALS 2) TO MEDICAL RESEARCH 3) FOR PROPAGANDIZING, INFLUENCING LEGISLATION AND/OR ELECTIONS, PROMOTING VOTER REGISTRATION, FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OR ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. 4) FOR REFUGEE OR RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS OR CONSUMER INTERESTS 5) FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS LIMITING SERVICES TO ONLY ONE SECT OR DENOMINATION 6) FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Church of St Peter and St Paul | Marietta, GA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mt Zion United Methodist Church | Marietta, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lassiter Naval Junior Rotc Cadet Parent Organization | Marietta, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $162,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103079
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0539237
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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