Rocks Family Foundation
Historical FunderColorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 84-1282202 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $9,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Joseph DeLorme |
|---|---|
| Address | 5184 Castlewood Canyon Court, Colorado Springs CO 80924 |
| Phone | 7199634928 |
| joseph.delormeoutlook.com | |
| Form and materials | None |
| Deadlines | No |
| Restrictions | No |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU Foundation | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $21,000 |
| Front Range Community College Foundation | Westminster, CO | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Colorado Dyslexia Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Hillside Connection | Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| The See The Future Fund | Colorado Springs, CO | Tools for Life - Scholarshiip | $10,000 |
| Bexley Strong | Colorado Springs, CO | Assistance | $9,000 |
| Pikes Peak State Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Englewood, CO | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Springs Rescue Mission | Colorado Springs, CO | Homeless Assistance | $5,000 |
| Care & Share Food Bank | Colorado Springs, CO | Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Children's Literacy Center | Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Boulder Pregnancy Center | Boulder, CO | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Crossfire Ministries | Colorado Springs, CO | Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Histroric St Elmo and Chalk Creek Canyon Inc | Nathrop, CO | Assistance | $5,000 |
| One October Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | Assistance | $5,000 |
| Stable Strides | Elbert, CO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Angels of America's Fallen | Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Tessa | Colorado Springs, CO | Assistance | $2,100 |
| Kids Passion Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Give Campaign | Colorado Springs, CO | Assistance | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,100 | 22 |
| 2024 | $126,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $131,600 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349101806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1282202
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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