High Foundation
High Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $66.1M. Net investment income was $3.4M.
High Foundation at a glance
In short: High Foundation gave $66.1M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $66.1M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $66,077,757
- +2592.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $66,077,757
- +2592.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $66,077,757
- Total assets
- $4,048,114
- -92.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who High Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2020) to $66.1M (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $66.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement 17 Lancaster, PA | Charitable | $66,077,757 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,048,114 | $3,925,968 | $66,765,460 | $66,077,757 | 1 | $3,386,045 | $2,777,491 |
| 2020 | $50,980,812 | $2,404,966 | $3,151,518 | $2,453,801 | 1 | $1,785,785 | $2,791,686 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, High Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2021 — 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, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 7 of 9 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robin Stauffer
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $87K (2021)
Carl J. Strikwerda
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $20K (2021)
Gene P. Otto IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $17K (2021)
Jordan S. Steffy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $17K (2021)
Michael W. Van Belle
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $20K (2021)
Sadie H. High
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2021)
Suzanne M. High
Trustee & Vice
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $17K (2021)
S. Dale High
Trustee & Cha
On filings since 2020
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven D. High
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $87K, to Robin Stauffer (Exec DIR, Se). 7 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 $66.1M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2.5M across 1 grant.
How large is High Foundation?
High Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
Where does High Foundation operate?
High Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
How much is High Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, High Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is High Foundation's EIN?
High Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2149972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work High Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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