High Foundation
High Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $307.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14.0M. Net investment income was $16.9M.
High Foundation at a glance
In short: High Foundation gave $14.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $14.0M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,956,385
- +105.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,956,385
- +105.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,956,385
- Total assets
- $307,325,304
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who High Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 23 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How High Foundation gives
- Giving grew 359% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $368K (2021) to $14.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $14.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached STMT 25 Lancaster, PA | Charitable | $13,956,385 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $307,325,304 | $17,363,720 | $16,014,926 | $13,956,385 | 1 | $15,332,207 | $16,946,797 | $13,577,631 |
| 2024 | $241,881,910 | $118,776,589 | $8,402,367 | $6,804,139 | 1 | $7,828,327 | $21,728,730 | $8,944,787 |
| 2023 | $127,936,070 | $8,308,510 | $6,593,386 | $5,678,465 | 1 | $6,341,314 | $8,167,488 | $6,138,710 |
| 2022 | $122,090,839 | $117,686,516 | $3,403,071 | $3,041,509 | 1 | $3,284,742 | $2,384,529 | $3,286,433 |
| 2021 | $8,734,928 | $2,430,076 | $458,717 | $368,100 | 19 | — | $148,003 | $312,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, High Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
High Foundation is led by Robin Stauffer, President An since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 9 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robin Stauffer
President An
Executive Director & Secretary → President An, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$42K (2022) → $318K (2025)
S. Dale High
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
8.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl J. Strikwerda
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$20K (2022) → $25K (2025)
Gene P. Otto IV
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$17K (2022) → $21K (2025)
Hilda Shirk
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $21K (2025)
Jordan S. Steffy
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
$17K (2022) → $21K (2025)
Thomas T. Baldrige
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4.5 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $65K (2025)
Steven D. High
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael W. Van Belle
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.7 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $25K (2025)
Suzanne M. High
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$17K (2022) → $21K (2025)
Josephine D. Thornton
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$59K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christina J. Snyder (2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $318K, to Robin Stauffer (President an). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about High Foundation
How much does High Foundation give each year?
High Foundation gave $14.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6.8M across 1 grant.
How large is High Foundation?
High Foundation reported $307.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does High Foundation operate?
High Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What is High Foundation's EIN?
High Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3271708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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