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Rocking for a Cause

EIN 93-3270926 • 501(c)3 • Dahlgren, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Rocking for a cause is an illinois not for profit corporation dedicated to harnessing the universal language of music to support local development initiatives. With a focus on agriculture, education, healthcare, and community welfare, rocking for a cause endeavors to create opportunities and provide resources that lead to lasting positive impact.

19887 State Route 242Dahlgren, IL 62828

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

96th percentile

81%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

100th percentile

125816%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

36%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$113,324

Up $113,234 (+125816%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$113,324

Up $113,234 (+125816%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$139,487

Up $36,613 (+36%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$26,253

Down $76,631 (-74%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$113,234

Up $113,244 (+1132440%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth100th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $90Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $902023Assets 2024: $113,324Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $113,3242024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$113,324
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$113,324
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $102,874Expenses 2023: $102,884Net Income 2023: -$102023Revenue 2024: $139,487Expenses 2024: $26,253Net Income 2024: $113,2342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$139,487
Expenses$26,253
Net Income$113,234
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$113,324
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$113,324
Revenue
$139,487
Expenses
$26,253
Net income
$113,234
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.00$1.13$1.39$0.26$1.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.03$1.03$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 10, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$146,628
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Rocking for a cause is an illinois not for profit corporation dedicated to harnessing the universal language of music to support local development initiatives. With a focus on agriculture, education, healthcare, and community welfare, rocking for a cause endeavors to create opportunities and provide resources that lead to lasting positive impact.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
ROCKING FOR A CAUSE ORGANIZED THE 2024 COUNTRY MUSIC WRITERS ROUNDS CONCERT IN DAHLGREN, IL, RAISING OVER $100,000 TO BENEFIT HAMILTON COUNTY FFA, WAYNE CITY FFA, MT. VERNON FFA, HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, AND THE K.A.R.E FOUNDATION. THIS EVENT, HELD UNDER THE THEME OF 'ROCKING FOR A CAUSE,' FEATURED ACCLAIMED COUNTRY MUSIC ARTISTS AND A CHARITY AUCTION, WITH 100% OF PROCEEDS DIRECTLY SUPPORTING AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND COMMUNITY WELFARE. FUNDS RAISED FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT LOCAL INITIATIVES FOSTERING GROWTH AND POSITIVE IMPACT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.$25,000$26,253
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
RICHARD RUBENACKERPresident/Treasurer/Secret-$0--
ROBERT RUBENACKERDirector-$0--
ADAM RUBENACKERDirector-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Concert & Auction$143,795$7,141-$7,141
Total Events$143,795$7,141$7,141$0
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rocking for a Cause
EIN
93-3270926
Phone
6186482257
Address
19887 STATE ROUTE 242, DAHLGREN, IL 62828

Signing Officer

Name
Rick Rubenacker
Title
President
Phone
6186482257
Signed
2026-02-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Rsm US Llp
Address
4622 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 1100, KANSAS CITY, MO 64112
Preparer
Kevin Ensminger
Phone
8167533000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

“Description: payment refund. Amount: 2,833.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

“Activity classification: community wellness and healthcare education. Grantee name: hamilton memorial foundation. Grantee address: 611 s marshall ave mcleansboro, il 62859. Amount given: 25,000. Total included on form 990-ez, line 10: 25,000.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: license and use fees. Amount: 25. Description: credit card fees. Amount: 3. Description: secretary of state fees. Amount: 10. Description: il filing fee. Amount: 15. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 53.”

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