Castle Rock Matrix
To fulfill the founders' moral obligations to participate in charitable work and for the express purpose of providing for themselves the ways and means to freely exercise their religous liberties and address obligations required of them as ordained in the old and new testaments. The following biblical references of both the old and new testament provide guidance to the foundation in its mission: deuteronomy 6:5, leviticus 19:18, matthew 22:37-40, corinthians 13:1-13 and matthew 10:8
Castle Rock Matrix at a glance
In short: Castle Rock Matrix gave $23K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,200
- -61.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $7,733
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $2,609,439
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Castle Rock Matrix funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lifesong for Orphans ($9K). Together the top 3 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Castle Rock Matrix gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $60K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $23K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifesong for Orphans Gridley, IL | Mission Support | $9,200 |
| Chapel Street Church Geneva, IL | Mission Support | $8,000 |
| Pioneers Orlando, FL | Mission Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,609,439 | $86,547 | $56,208 | $23,200 | 3 | $159,522 |
| 2024 | $2,646,847 | $90,978 | $59,906 | $59,650 | Total only | $233,607 |
| 2023 | $2,615,775 | $95,267 | $67,115 | $35,500 | 2 | $210,978 |
| 2022 | $2,587,621 | $124,243 | $48,434 | $26,000 | 2 | $172,879 |
| 2021 | $2,511,889 | $94,240 | $55,230 | $17,000 | 2 | $121,626 |
| 2020 | $2,463,803 | $75,903 | $64,600 | $40,250 | 2 | $121,527 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Castle Rock Matrix
Based on IRS filings
Castle Rock Matrix is a public charity focused on religion, based in Mooseheart, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $160K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Castle Rock Matrix is led by Scott Miller, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Miller
President
Trustee → Trustee Director, 2024
Trustee Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Miller
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee Director, 2024
Trustee Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Miller
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Miller (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Castle Rock Matrix
How much does Castle Rock Matrix give each year?
Castle Rock Matrix gave $23K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $60K in grants paid.
What is Castle Rock Matrix's typical grant size?
Castle Rock Matrix's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $7,733, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Castle Rock Matrix give grants?
Castle Rock Matrix gives mostly in Illinois: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (26%).
Does Castle Rock Matrix give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Castle Rock Matrix's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission Support" (3 grants).
How large is Castle Rock Matrix?
Castle Rock Matrix reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $87K.
What is Castle Rock Matrix?
Castle Rock Matrix is a public charity focused on religion, based in Mooseheart, IL. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Castle Rock Matrix's EIN?
Castle Rock Matrix's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6091604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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