Nonprofit · EIN 83-2139053
ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS
Tax-exempt · ASTORIA, NY 11106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $228,502 | $176,712 | $51,790 | $70,048 | $2,385 | $67,663 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $83,806 | $123,752 | -$39,946 | $16,816 | $143 | $16,673 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $116,939 | $102,533 | $14,406 | $61,338 | $4,719 | $56,619 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $181,656
- Program service revenue
- $46,846
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $32,550
- Other salaries and wages
- $26,850
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $66,758
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,200
- Occupancy
- $29,330
- Depreciation
- $898
- Program services (functional)
- $144,529
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,034
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,149
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,816
- Total assets, end of year
- $70,048
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,385
- Net assets, end of year
- $67,663
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,301
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $67,663
- Gross receipts
- $228,502
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $32,500 |
| KATRINA COSTELLO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| UDIT BHATEJA | SECRETARY & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE GOLDMAN | CO-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JORDANA KRITZER | CO-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $33,900 |
| KATRINA COSTELLO | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JORDANA KRITZER | CO-CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| KATHERINE GOLDMAN | CO-CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| UDIT BHATEJA | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $7,800 |
| UDIT BHATEJA | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| KATRINA COSTELLO | CO-CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| KATHERINE GOLDMAN | CO-CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| GRACE HUMBLES | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3227 32ND ST 1, ASTORIA, NY 11106-2644
- In care of
- % JULIE DREXLER JOHNSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 3227 32ND STREET 1ST FL, ASTORIA NY 11106
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JULIE JOHNSON, 3227 32ND STREET 1ST FL, ASTORIA, NY 11106
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- JULIE JOHNSON, 3227 32ND STREET 1ST FL, ASTORIA NY 11106
- Signed the 990
- JULIE JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (423) 902-1779
- Website
- ROCKRISING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LAURENCE SCOT CPA
Mission
NONE
Program accomplishments
- 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.
- Expenses $144,529
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2139053
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $70,048
- Income (IRS master file)
- $228,502
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $228,502 | $176,712 | $70,048 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $83,806 | $123,752 | $16,816 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $116,939 | $102,533 | $61,338 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: JULIE JOHNSON | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: KATRINA COSTELLO | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-2139053).
Questions about ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS
- What is the EIN of ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS is 83-2139053.
- Is ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JULIE JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,500 (JULIE JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ROCK RISING PRODUCTIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $228,502, expenses of $176,712 and total assets of $70,048 at year end.
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