ROCK RISING INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JULIE JOHNSON

Phone

4239021779

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ROCK RISING INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $229K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 173% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $52K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

NONE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

ROCK RISING PRODUCES LIVE EVENTS EACH MONTH THAT SHOWCASE FEATURED ARTIST(S). EACH SEASON, IT HIGHLIGHTS BIPOC ARTISTS TO BOOST THEIR IMPACT, DISCOVER COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES, AND TO...

ROCK RISING PRODUCES LIVE EVENTS EACH MONTH THAT SHOWCASE FEATURED ARTIST(S). EACH SEASON, IT HIGHLIGHTS BIPOC ARTISTS TO BOOST THEIR IMPACT, DISCOVER COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES, AND TO INTENTIONALLY PROMOTE DIVERSE STORIES, VOICES, AND MEDIUMS. THIS HELPS GUIDE HOW IT PLANS LIVE EVENTS TO NOT ONLY PROVIDE THE WIDER COMMUNITY WITH ENTERTAINMENT AND FUN, BUT TO SUPPORT ARTISTS OF COLOR IN TANGIBLE WAYS. IN ADDITION TO POP-UP PARTIES, ROCK RISING PRODUCES DINNERS, CONCERTS, READINGS AND MORE IN CONJUNCTION WITH WHO IS BEING FEATURED AND WITH THE LET'S WRITE A MUSICAL. ROCK RISING ALSO EMPLOYS ARTISTS TO CREATE ORIGINAL WORKS OF THEATER AND MUSIC FOR EDUCATORS AND DIRECTORS OF THEATER WITH NEW, MEANINGFUL PIECES MADE FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS. THIS PROGRAM ROTATES ON A SEASONAL BASIS TO WORKSHOP, DEVELOP AND LICENSE NEW WORKS OF THEATER.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $181,656

Program Service Revenue $46,846

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $228,502

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $66,758

Fundraising Expenses $9,149

Program Expenses $144,529

Other Expenses $109,954

TOTAL EXPENSES $176,712

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$228,502	$83,806	+1.7%
Expenses	$176,712	$123,752	+0.4%
Net Income	$51,790	$-39,946	-2.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$32,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATRINA COSTELLO	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
UDIT BHATEJA	SECRETARY & TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE GOLDMAN	CO-CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JORDANA KRITZER	CO-CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE JOHNSON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$32,500	$0	$32,500

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	$228,502	$176,712	$70,048	$51,790