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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1690253

ROCK THE CAPITAL

Tax-exempt · HARRISBURG, PA 17112

Financials

$133K$61K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROCK THE CAPITAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$132,955$60,554$72,401$67,425–$67,425
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$132,955

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$43,250
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$59,852
Printing, publications and postage
$39
Other expenses
$663
Program services (functional)
$52,230

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$67,425
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$67,425
Cash, savings and investments
$425
Gross receipts
$132,955

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC EPSTEINPRESIDENT30$30,000
PATRICIA SMITHSECRETARY10$10,000
ERIKA FRANKTREASURER5$3,250

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4100 HILLSDALE RD, HARRISBURG, PA 17112-1419
In care of
% PATRICK S CARROLL
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
4100 HILLSDALE ROAD, HARRISBURG PA 17112
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
ERIC EPSTEIN, 4100 HILLSDALE ROAD, HARRISBURG PA 17112
Signed the 990-EZ
ERIC EPSTEIN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(717) 635-8615
Return prepared by
HALBRUNER HATCH & GUISE LLP

Mission

NON-PARTISAN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION MONITORING PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNMENT AND STATE AGENCY PUBLIC MEETINGS TO EXPOSE POTENTIAL CORRUPTION AND WASTE AFFECTING COMMONWEALTH CITIZENS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • ROCK THE CAPITAL ("RTC"), IS A NONPARTISAN, GOOD GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION FORMED AFTER THE ILLEGAL LEGISLATIVE PAY RAISE IN 2005. ROCK THE CAPITAL HAS BROUGHT TO LIGHT CORRUPTION IN GOVERNMENT, WORKED TO REDUCE THE LEGISLATURE'S SLUSH FUNDS, AND PLAYED A CENTRAL ROLE IN EXPOSING TAXPAYER ABUSE AT THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD, PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY, AND THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION. RTC ADVOCATES FOR FAIR AND COMPETITIVE CONTRACTS AS WELL AS FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN RECORDS AND SUNSHINE LAWS. ENCLOSED PLEASE FIND THE AUTHORITIES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ("ABCS") ROCK THE CAPITAL MONITORS. THE ABC'S ARE POPULATED BY POLITICAL APPOINTEES WHO DOLE OUT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN CONTRACTS. THEY ARE NOT IMMUNE FROM POLITICAL INFLUENCE, AND OFTEN OPERATE WITHOUT PUBLIC OVERSIGHT.
    Expenses $52,230

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-N for ROCK THE CAPITAL

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-1690253
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2024
Officer: ERIC EPSTEIN
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$132,955$60,554$67,425XML

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 84-1690253).

Questions about ROCK THE CAPITAL

What is the EIN of ROCK THE CAPITAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROCK THE CAPITAL is 84-1690253.
Is ROCK THE CAPITAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to ROCK THE CAPITAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROCK THE CAPITAL file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ROCK THE CAPITAL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ROCK THE CAPITAL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ROCK THE CAPITAL?
The 990-N for 2024 names ERIC EPSTEIN.
Who are the officers and directors of ROCK THE CAPITAL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,000 (ERIC EPSTEIN, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does ROCK THE CAPITAL have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $132,955, expenses of $60,554 and total assets of $67,425 at year end.

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