ROCKETOWN OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE

EIN: 621571573 501(c)(3) Youth Development

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$2,394,858
Total Expenses
$2,747,101
Total Assets
$10,636,611
Net Assets
$10,379,384
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
KENNETH ALONZO
Phone
6158434001
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ROCKETOWN OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 45% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

TO CREATE CULTURALLY RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTS THAT FOSTER VITAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN DISENFRANCHISED ADOLESCENTS AND CHRISTIAN MENTORS IN ORDER TO MEET SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THE TEENS. ROCKETOWN HAS VISITORS REPRESENTING EVERY SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHIC OF THE GREATER NASHVILLE AREA AND SURROUDNING COUNTIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $373,982 Revenue: $322,329

THE SIXTH AVENUE SKATEPARK: ROCKETOWN'S MISSION IS TO OFFER HOPE TO THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH CHRIST'S LOVE. THE SKATEPARK OFFERS AN EVER- CHANGING EVER-COOL EXPERIENCE THAT ATTRACTS YOUTH. OUR...

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THE SIXTH AVENUE SKATEPARK: ROCKETOWN'S MISSION IS TO OFFER HOPE TO THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH CHRIST'S LOVE. THE SKATEPARK OFFERS AN EVER- CHANGING EVER-COOL EXPERIENCE THAT ATTRACTS YOUTH. OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER CREATIVE, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS THROUGH THE SKATEPARK. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING IN 2025, 6,151 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN SKATE-ORIENTED PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $841,461 Revenue: $40,306

MUSIC VENUE: ROCKETOWN'S MISSION IS TO OFFER HOPE TO THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH CHRIST'S LOVE. THE MUSIC VENUE OFFERS EVER-CHANGING EVER-COOL EXPERIENCES THAT ATTRACT YOUTH. OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER...

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MUSIC VENUE: ROCKETOWN'S MISSION IS TO OFFER HOPE TO THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH CHRIST'S LOVE. THE MUSIC VENUE OFFERS EVER-CHANGING EVER-COOL EXPERIENCES THAT ATTRACT YOUTH. OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER CREATIVE, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS THROUGH THE MUSIC VENUE ENVIRONMENT. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING IN 2025, 3,277 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THIS TYPE OF PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $654,470 Revenue: $69,190

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: ROCKETOWN'S MISSION IS TO OFFER HOPE TO THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH CHRIST'S LOVE. ROCKETOWN OFFERS JOB PREPAREDNESS AND LIFE-SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING...

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OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: ROCKETOWN'S MISSION IS TO OFFER HOPE TO THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH CHRIST'S LOVE. ROCKETOWN OFFERS JOB PREPAREDNESS AND LIFE-SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING WITH OUR PARTNER, MCGAVOCK HIGH SCHOOL. WE ALSO OFFER CREATIVE, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT ATTRACT KIDS, SUCH AS DANCE CLASSES, SUMMER CAMPS, MUSIC LESSONS, ART LESSONS, AND BIBLE STUDIES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING IN 2025, APPROXIMATELY 15,027 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THIS TYPE OF PROGRAM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,088,431
Program Service Revenue $431,825
Investment Income $218,398
Other Revenue $656,204
TOTAL REVENUE $2,394,858

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,330,896
Fundraising Expenses $351,457
Program Expenses $1,869,913
Other Expenses $1,416,205
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,747,101

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,394,858 $4,317,158 -0.4%
Expenses $2,747,101 $2,762,321 0.0%
Net Income $-352,243 $1,554,837 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
45
Volunteers
200

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$191,924
Total Directors
18
$191,924
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KENNETH ALONZO EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$169,638 $22,286 $191,924
BRIAN HAY BOARD CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIO GALLIONE BOARD VICE C 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN CLAYBAKER PREV BOARD C 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SYDNEY BALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK BLAZE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEILANI BOULWARE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILMORE BROWNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE CALVERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN CHURCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE EVRIST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLOTTE GOLDSTONE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG HAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WINSTON JUSTICE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI PHILLIPS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHONDRA PIERCE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKAH SHAE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT SPERLICH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,394,858 $2,747,101 $10,636,611 $-352,243
2024 $4,317,158 $2,762,321 $10,966,817 $1,554,837
2023 $1,996,845 $2,942,238 $13,425,306 $-945,393
2022 $2,100,744 $2,015,496 $14,416,102 $85,248
2021 $1,711,008 $1,561,836 $10,506,346 $149,172
2020 $5,504,434 $1,718,809 $10,131,300 $3,785,625
2019 $1,603,272 $1,734,583 $6,871,907 $-131,311
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