Rose’s Studio Scholarship Foundation

What Rose’s Studio Scholarship Foundation does

Rose's Studio Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Plainfield, New Jersey, founded in 1996 by Rose M. Cabbagestalk to provide scholarships and awards assisting students in their pursuit of higher education. The organization is operationally intertwined with Rose's Music Studio (a separately incorporated music instruction business co-owned by Rose and Robert Cabbagestalk that offers voice, piano, and organ lessons), which serves as the originating institution and primary feeder for the foundation's music-arts-focused programs. Over 28 years, the foundation has distributed "tens of thousands of dollars" in cumulative scholarships, with $11,500 awarded to six named recipients since June 2019 and $5,200 issued as K-12 music education vouchers during the same window.

The foundation's product set spans three primary offerings: (1) one-time academic scholarships for high school graduates pursuing higher education, ranging from $500 to several thousand dollars with a May 1 application deadline and post-June 1 award announcements; (2) book scholarships targeted at undergraduates with a major or minor in music arts; and (3) K-12 music education vouchers ($5,200 cumulative) that subsidize continued instruction through Rose's Music Studio. Supporting programs include community enrichment activities and cultural trips, such as the documented Washington DC excursion to the African American Museum and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on a basic website (rssf.org), mailed applications to PO Box 3219 Plainfield NJ, and direct outreach to high school guidance departments.

The business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating. As a registered 501(c)(3), the foundation accepts tax-deductible contributions via mail, Zelle, CashApp, and PayPal, and supplements donations with proceeds from annual fundraising events — including the scholarship banquet, recurring jazz brunches (2023, 2024, 2025), and community-center cookouts (2022 Jerseyland Park event) featuring ticket sales, journal ads, and merchandise revenue. Distribution and donor acquisition rely on community-led channels: high-school guidance department partnerships, church network connections (notably Ruth Fellowship Ministries and Mt Teman AME Church), word-of-mouth within Rose's Music Studio families, and on-the-ground event engagement rather than paid digital marketing. Governance is provided by a small board of officers — President Wilbur "Chip" Dixon, Vice President Yolanda Paredes, Treasurer Jackie Bowers (17-year tenure), Secretary Diane McClain, Chaplain Renee Flowers, and Spiritual Advisor Rev. Tracey L. Brown.

Name

Rose’s Studio Scholarship Foundation

Legal name

Rose's Studio Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://rssf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rose's Studio Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 in Plainfield, NJ, that provides one-time academic scholarships, music arts book scholarships, and K-12 music education vouchers to local high school graduates and music students, funded by individual donations and annual community fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Scholarship Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletic, Arts & Talent-Based Scholarships (EDAIAOAM), Arts, Culture & Humanities Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAJ)

Keywords

• Scholarship foundation
• Higher education funding
• Music arts scholarships
• Community nonprofit
• Student financial aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and community members, facilitated through multiple channels including mail, Zelle, CashApp, and PayPal. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all contributions are tax-deductible.
2. Fundraising Events: Proceeds from annual banquets, jazz brunches, cookouts, and similar fundraising events. Ticket sales, journal ads, and event-specific merchandise (t-shirts, cheesecakes, candy) contribute to funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rose's Studio Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that awards one-time academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education, book scholarships specifically for students majoring or minoring in music arts, and K-12 undergraduate vouchers for music education continuation. The foundation also funds community enrichment programs and cultural educational trips. All funding is sourced from individual donations and proceeds of annual fundraising events held in Plainfield, New Jersey.

Product overview

Rose's Studio Scholarship Foundation operates as a single unified non-profit scholarship organization rather than a platform with separate products. The foundation provides three primary offerings: Academic Scholarships for general students, Book Scholarships specifically for music arts students, and Music Education through Rose's Music Studio (a separate LLC entity). The foundation also supports Community Enrichment Programs and Cultural Trips, all funded through annual banquets, fundraisers, and donations. The music studio operates independently at a separate address, offering voice, piano, and organ instruction with associated registration and tuition fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Scholarships One-time academic scholarships awarded to eligible graduating high school seniors to assist them in pursuing higher education. Open to all students regardless of field of study. Amounts typically range from $500 to several thousand dollars, with an annual application deadline of May 1st and awards announced after June 1st.
• Book Scholarships One-time book and academic scholarships specifically for students with a major or minor in music arts, intended to offset the cost of textbooks and academic materials for those pursuing music degrees.
• K-12 Undergraduate Music Education Vouchers Vouchers totaling $5,200 awarded to eligible K-12 and undergraduate students for music education continuation, primarily connected to Rose's Music Studio instruction.
• Community Enrichment Programs Community-based enrichment programs funded through annual banquet proceeds, fundraisers, and journal ads that support students and the wider Plainfield community beyond direct scholarship awards.
• Cultural Trips Cultural educational trips organized for students (such as visits to the African American Museum and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC), funded through the foundation's efforts.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rose's Music StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Co-owned by Rose and Robert Cabbagestalk, Rose's Music Studio is the originating entity that led to the foundation's formation. The foundation was formed with support from parents associated with this music studio, and scholarships are directed toward students from the studio and community.
• Plainfield Board of EducationminorOthersFormer connection through foundation leadership (Rose Cabbagestalk worked as music teacher; Rev. Tracey L. Brown was former Board of Education member)
• Ruth Fellowship MinistriescoreOthersSpiritual home of Rose and Robert Cabbagestalk, led by Rev. Tracey L. Brown who serves as Spiritual Advisor to RSSF. Multiple foundation officers are members of this church.
• Middlesex Central Baptist AssociationminorOthersRev. Tracey L. Brown was elected as the first female Moderator in 2012 in this association's 107-year history, providing community connections.
• Montclair State UniversityminorOthersRev. Tracey L. Brown is a graduate and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.
• Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityminorOthersDiane McClain is a graduate, connecting RSSF to higher education institutions.
• New Jersey Institute of Technology (formerly Newark College of Engineering)minorOthersWilbur Dixon graduated from Newark College of Engineering (now NJIT) with a bachelor's in Civil Engineering.
• Walden UniversityminorOthersDiane McClain earned her Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology from Walden University.
• Mt Teman AME ChurchminorOthersRose Cabbagestalk served as Minister of Music; Diane McClain is a member and Steward. Community connection for RSSF activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• VH1 Save The Music Foundation: A nonprofit that funds music education in schools, including grants for instruments and program support. Directly comparable to RSSF's music-arts scholarship and music voucher offerings, with a much larger national footprint.
• NAMM Foundation: The philanthropic arm of the National Association of Music Merchants funds music education research, advocacy, and program grants. Comparable as a music-education grantmaking nonprofit at a much larger scale than RSSF.
• GRAMMY Foundation (MusiCares): The Recording Academy's charitable arm funds music education scholarships and emergency assistance for music professionals. Directly comparable to RSSF's music-arts book scholarships and broader arts education mission.
• Dollars for Scholars: Scholarship America affiliate that supports locally-run, volunteer-driven community scholarship chapters. Highly comparable to RSSF's grassroots, community-led scholarship model anchored in a single geography.
• Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: A nonprofit that provides musical instruments and resources to schools and students in need. Comparable to RSSF's K-12 music voucher program and music-arts book scholarships that channel funds toward continued music education.

Broad incumbents

• NAACP Foundation: Affiliated foundation funding scholarships, education programs, and youth development initiatives. Comparable as a broader education-grantmaking foundation serving students from underrepresented communities.
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: A large national scholarship foundation serving high-achieving students with financial need. Broad incumbent in the same higher-education scholarship category, operating at materially greater scale than RSSF.
• United Negro College Fund (UNCF): National education-grantmaking organization providing scholarships for African-American students. Comparable mission of funding higher education for underserved communities, though at a much larger scale and broader scope than RSSF.
• Horatio Alger Association: A national scholarship program honoring high school students who overcome adversity. Operates as a broader education-grantmaking foundation with formal scholarship programs analogous to RSSF.

Regional players

• Community Foundation of New Jersey: The largest community foundation in New Jersey managing charitable funds, scholarships, and grants across the state. Regional peer that operates in the same NJ geography and offers scholarship funds for area students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/studiorosef
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roses-studio-scholarship-foundation-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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