About Us

The SOR Cincinnati Area Foundation was established in 2023 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and has the Internal Revenue Service identification number 92-3619204. SOR Cincinnati Area Foundation is classified as a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the IRS Code and gifts to the SOR Cincinnati Area Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law. 

The SOR Cincinnati Area Foundation accepts gifts of any amount, and it will use gift funds strictly in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation and mission - for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including, without limitation, to provide financial support to students in need who are interested in enrolling in any School of Rock operated by Ullrich Rocks, LLC in the greater Cincinnati area to pursue music education and perform music for various audiences. Any restricted funds received will be allocated according to restrictions established by donors. If gifts are made without donor restrictions, allocation is determined by the SOR Cincinnati Area Foundation board in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation and mission. Note, while we will operate with the utmost efficiency, a portion of current-use gifts may be used to defray costs of raising and administering the funds. 

Our leadership is comprised of a Board of Directors, the members of which are the following:

Josh Ullrich – Chairman. Josh is the founder of School of Rock Cincinnati and School of Rock Northern Kentucky. Josh is also the founder and owner of JM Polymers, a custom polymer and resin distribution company, and he is a successful real estate investor. Josh has a passion for music and is easily the 2nd best trombone player in his family.

Stephen Ewald, Esq. Steve is an attorney and the General Counsel of Medpace Holding, Inc., one of the largest employers in Cincinnati and a significant supporter of the Madisonville community. Steve has been performing with the SOR adult band at School of Rock Cincinnati since its first program, working out wicked licks on the guitar and trying to keep up with the amazing talent SOR continues to bring to the adult program.

W. Kelly Lundrigan, Esq. Kelly is a founding partner of the law firm Lundrigan Law Group Co., LPA. Kelly has been performing with the SOR adult band for a number of years and has a mean set of pipes on him – belting out tunes as a lead singer. He also has mad skills on the drums and is adding guitar to his musical repertoire.

Shannon Ullrich - Treasurer.  Shannon has been at the School of Rock Cincinnati since it opened in 2018, and now serves as its General Manager.  Shannon has serious bass guitar chops and she has recently let her vocal talents out of the cage.  Shannon is far and away the best trombone player in her family.