Our Story
About Giant Rocket's Foundation
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit born from a single, powerful moment between a mother and her son.
In 2019, I lost my brother, my best friend. One month later, my son Rocket was born. I told him, "You're a big rocket. You got this." He looked back and said, "No, Mommy… I'm a GIANT Rocket." That's where this started. Not with a business plan. With a kid who knew exactly who he was. Giant Rocket's Foundation exists to make sure every kid gets to feel that, to know they're not "too much." They're a Giant Rocket.
Rhonda, Co-Founder & CEO · Giant Rocket's Foundation
Leadership
Board of Directors
Giant Rocket's Foundation is governed by a committed board dedicated to the mission, accountability, and growth of every Giant Rocket.
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Rhonda
Co-Founder & CEO
Visionary behind Giant Rocket's Foundation. Rhonda closes all sponsor and partner commitments personally. Rocket's mom, and the reason this mission exists.
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Pepper
Co-Founder / Operations
Hands-on operational and technical lead. Pepper manages systems, implementation, and day-to-day program infrastructure for Giant Rocket's Foundation.
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Open Seat: Secretary
Seeking Qualified Candidate
Board Secretary with nonprofit governance experience. Contact info@giantrockets.org.
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Open Seat: Treasurer
Seeking CPA / Finance
Board Treasurer with CPA background preferred. Financial oversight for GRF operations and grant compliance.
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Open Seat: Community Rep
Parent Hero Priority
Parent or community leader with lived experience navigating sensory and access challenges. Founding Parent Heroes given priority.
Culture & Standards
Giant Rocket's Foundation Culture Statement
Every Giant Rocket's Foundation program operates by the same non-negotiable standards. This is how we protect the mission.
🚀 Every GRF Program Must:
✅ Always Do
- Operate as a safe, structured environment
- Support sensory super powers with intentional design
- Protect dignity and access for every Giant Rocket
- Maintain professional standards at all times
- Uphold Giant Rocket Pull Up Sensory Labs curriculum integrity
- Award Superhero Badges™ every single session
🚫 Never Do
- Lower standards for volume or convenience
- Use charity positioning to dilute brand value
- Operate without structured programming
- Serve alcohol during Giant Rocket Pull Up Sensory Labs hours
- Compromise the SAFE SPACE standard
Pull Up™ means belonging with accountability. Giant Rocket's Foundation builds launchpads, not temporary programs.
