↑ parent cluster · ·
research dossier →

Solid Rock Foundation Inc

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860808609 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE O20 · Youth Development · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.alicecoopersolidrock.com
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$5.2M
employees
15
volunteers
200
program ratio
58%
mission · from form 990

OPERATION OF A TEEN CENTER WITH MUSIC, DANCE, ART, AND OTHER PROGRAMS ORIENTED TO CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. CENTER IS IN PHOENIX AZ.

profile · synthesized from sources

Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Foundation operates free after-school teen centers in Phoenix, Mesa, and Goodyear, Arizona. These centers provide training in music, dance, art, and vocational programs for teens aged 12-20. The organization also hosts major fundraising events like Coopstock and Christmas Pudding to support its programs.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Alice Cooper's Rock & Roll Golf Classic
A golf tournament held in conjunction with Coopstock, offering participants the chance to golf with celebrities as a fundraising event.
Christmas Pudding
Alice Cooper’s annual fundraising concert featuring world-renowned musicians, actors, and comedians, along with Solid Rock teen performers, to benefit the teen centers.
Christmas Putting Golf Tournament
A fundraising golf tournament held the day after Christmas Pudding, featuring celebrities and a best-ball scramble format.
Coopstock
Alice Cooper's annual rock & roll fundraising bash featuring celebrity musicians, supporting the free programs at Solid Rock Teen Centers.
Open Mic Night
Regularly scheduled open mic events at the teen centers for performers aged 12-20.
Proof is in the Pudding Music Competition
A youth music competition for ages 12-25 across various genres, with winners receiving cash prizes and the opportunity to perform at the Christmas Pudding concert.
The Rock Teen Centers
Free after-school centers offering training in music (guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocals), dance, art, and vocational programs for teens aged 12-20 in Phoenix, Mesa, and Goodyear, AZ.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Charity Golf Tournament 3 activities
    • Annual Coopstock Fundraising Bash
      Hosts Alice Cooper’s Annual Rock & Roll Fundraising Bash (Coopstock) to support its free music, dance, and art programs for teens.
    • Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament
      Organizes Alice Cooper’s Annual Rock & Roll Golf Classic and Christmas Putting Golf Tournament, a best-ball scramble event that includes a silent auction, celebrity participation, lunch, and awards, as a fundraising event.
    • Organizing Fundraising Golf Tournaments
      Organizes Alice Cooper’s Annual Rock & Roll Fundraising Bash (Coopstock) and Golf Classic, a two-day event that includes a best-ball scramble golf tournament with a silent auction, celebrity participation, lunch, and awards, held at Mountain Shadows Resort in Scottsdale.
  • Youth & Emerging Artist Performance Competitions 3 activities
    • Hosting Fundraising Concerts
      Hosts an annual Christmas Pudding fundraising concert in Phoenix, featuring musicians, actors, and comedians, attracting an audience of 2,600 attendees, and showcasing Solid Rock teen musicians and dancers along with competition winners.
    • Organizing the Proof is in the Pudding Music Competition
      Operates the "Proof is in the Pudding Music Competition" for youth performers aged 12-25, involving over 300 participants across five live music venues, awarding cash prizes ($1,000 for soloists, $2,000 for duos/bands), music scholarships, and performance opportunities, including at Alice Cooper's Annual Christmas Pudding Fundraising Concert.
    • Youth Music Competition
      Operates the "Proof is in the Pudding Music Competition" for performers aged 12-25, involving over 300 participants across five live music venues, awarding cash prizes, scholarships, and performance opportunities, including at the annual Christmas Pudding fundraising show.
  • Christian Sacred Music Production 2 activities
    • Music Album Production
      Produced the GRAMMY-nominated Children’s Music Album "Solid Rock Revival" featuring teens from The Rock.
    • Producing Music Albums
      Produced the GRAMMY-nominated Children’s Music Album "Solid Rock Revival" featuring teens from The Rock.
  • After-School Youth Development Programs 2 activities
    • Operating Teen Centers
      Operates The Rock Teen Centers in Phoenix, Goodyear, and Mesa, providing free after-school programs and services for teens aged 12-20, open weekdays from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM year-round.
    • Operation of Teen Centers
      Operates The Rock Teen Centers in Phoenix, Goodyear, and Mesa, providing free after-school programs and services for teens aged 12-20, open weekdays from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM year-round.
  • Instrument Loan Program 1 activity
    • Providing Free Arts and Music Education
      Offers free lessons and classes in guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocals, dance, and art, and provides instruments and practice rooms for use by teens during center hours.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Annual Christmas Pudding Fundraising Concert
      Hosts an annual Christmas Pudding fundraising concert in Phoenix, featuring musicians, actors, comedians, and Solid Rock teen performers, attracting an audience of 2,600 attendees.
    • Free Arts and Vocational Training
      Provides free lessons and classes in guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocals, dance, and art, and offers instruments for use by teens during center hours at The Rock Teen Centers.
    • Hosting Open Mic Nights
      Hosts Open Mic Nights for performers aged 12-20, occurring every first Tuesday at 5 PM and every third Thursday at 5:30 PM.
    • Open Mic Nights
      Hosts regular Open Mic Nights for performers aged 12-20, occurring every first Tuesday at 5 PM and every third Thursday at 5:30 PM.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$2.57M
Contributions & grants$1.60M62%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$28K1%
Other revenue$947K
expenses
Total expenses$1.53M
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$665K
Grants paid out$100
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.21M
Cash$2.43M
Investments$1.89M
Liabilities$19K
Net assets$5.19M
Liquid reserves34.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +74.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Jeff Moore Executive Director 40 $103K
board members · 10
  • ALICE COOPER — Director
  • Cindy Gombert — Director
  • DAVID R BALDWIN — President
  • DR RANDY WIDMAIER — Secretary
  • JANE GORDON — Director
  • Janna Everroad — Director
  • Jeff McKenna — Director
  • Jim Chase — Director
  • Robert Korljan — Treasurer
  • SHERYL COOPER — Director
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • Alice Cooper Partner — Performs with his touring band at the annual fundraising bash and hosts the Rock & Roll Golf Classic.
  • Celebrity Theatre Partner — Hosts the annual "Christmas Pudding" fundraising variety show.
  • Eventbrite.com Partner — Platform for purchasing tickets to Coopstock.
  • John Oates Partner — Performs at the annual fundraising bash.
  • Las Sendas Golf Club Partner — Venue for Coopstock 2026.
  • Murray SawChuck Partner — Performs at the annual fundraising bash.
  • Norelli Family Foundation Funder — Presented Christmas Pudding 2025.
  • PVCC Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Hosts the finals of the "Proof is in the Pudding" music competition.
  • Paparella Family Funder — Presented the Christmas Putting Golf Tournament.
  • Robert Shippy Funder — Donated over 1 million dollars to The Rock Teen Center in Mesa.
  • Roger Clyne & The PeaceMakers Partner — Performs at the annual fundraising bash.
  • Rolling Plains Construction Partner — Robert Shippy, owner of Rolling Plains Construction, sponsors the Mesa location.
  • SIXWIRE Partner — Performs at the annual fundraising bash.
  • The 44 Sports Lounge Partner — Hosts a round of the "Proof is in the Pudding" music competition.
  • The Norelli Family Foundation Funder — Invites people to Alice Cooper's 28th Annual Rock & Roll Fundraising Bash.
  • The Norelli Family Foundation Funder — Sponsors the Goodyear location and has donated over 1 million dollars to support free programs for teens.
  • The Rock PHX Partner — Hosts a round of the "Proof is in the Pudding" music competition.
  • The Stillery Partner — Hosts a semi-finals round of the "Proof is in the Pudding" music competition.
  • Tommy Thayer Partner — Performs at the annual fundraising bash.