High Rock Foundation Inc
High Rock Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lakewood, Colorado. It describes itself as a Christian outreach organization, with website-listed programs focused on the village of Kadawa, Kenya, and filing-listed charitable activities that include maintaining a faith-based retreat center in Salida, Colorado.
High Rock Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: High Rock Foundation Inc gave $46K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,383
- +30.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,933
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,158,330
- +15.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to High Rock Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Daniel E McCabe as the contact, with application forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions marked “Not applicable.”
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel E Mccabe
Mailing address: 11227 West Ford Drive, Lakewood, CO 80226
Phone: (303) 980-8966
Website: https://highrockministries.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who High Rock Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was David Clifton Ministries Inc ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($34,230), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website identifies Kadawa, a village in southwest Kenya, as the foundation’s current focus. Its 2024 filing also describes charitable activities in Salida, Colorado, Ecuador, and Belize. For 2024 grant dollars, the filing reports 52% to recipients in Colorado, 8% in Florida, 4% in Virginia, and 2% in Michigan; 31% is shown with the recipient state listed as “?”.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is High Rock Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $963. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $950 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $61K (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $34,230 |
| David Clifton Ministries Inc Lakewood, CO | Charity | $2,200 |
| ZOE Ministries International Arvada, CO | Ministry | $2,000 |
| All Star Children's Foundation Sarasota, FL | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Ministry | $1,000 |
| Pastor Grady Miller Colorado Springs, CO | Ministry | $1,000 |
| Global Teams Winter Springs, FL | Ministry | $1,000 |
| Heart Ministries West Point, VA | Ministry | $1,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Merrifield, VA | Ministry | $900 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | Ministry | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,158,330 | $830,897 | $121,210 | $46,383 | 24 | $93,082 | $39,865 |
| 2023 | $4,460,991 | $689,449 | $100,354 | $35,601 | 21 | $88,712 | $31,983 |
| 2022 | $3,895,812 | $728,395 | $158,812 | $60,796 | 19 | $143,381 | $4,767 |
| 2021 | $3,290,313 | $308,387 | $86,476 | $18,817 | 14 | $75,205 | $2,394 |
| 2020 | $3,068,402 | $267,303 | $139,016 | $45,653 | 18 | — | $6,981 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it seeks to model Jesus, disciple people, and provide assistance and support to the household of faith. Its described Kadawa programs include providing goats, school uniforms and education opportunities for children; organizing mission teams; distributing mosquito nets; and providing medicine and education to villagers affected by HIV/AIDS. The website also lists clean water, agriculture, a community medical clinic, and micro-finance among its projects.
In its 2024 filing, the foundation describes maintaining a faith-based retreat center in Salida, Colorado, with activities including support for families in crisis, pastoral renewal, Bible studies, job-skills training, free legal assistance to poor people, and missionary and leadership training. The filing also describes building a school in Ecuador, building a church, community center, and medical facility in Kadawa, Kenya, providing agricultural and widow programs for orphan support there, building three churches in Belize, and providing monthly pastor assistance.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. David Clifton Ministries Inc says it operates a food bank and equips people for evangelism; All Star Children’s Foundation says it works to build a brighter future for children in foster care; HEART Ministries says it distributes evangelical and humanitarian resources and partners with ministries in areas including education and medical care; and Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances the right to live and speak the truth through work in law, policy, and the public square.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $46,383. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $14,400, with a median of $1,000. Among the listed grants were $2,200 to David Clifton Ministries Inc, $2,000 to ZOE Ministries International, $1,500 to All Star Children’s Foundation Inc, $1,000 to CRU, $1,000 to HEART Ministries Inc, and $303 to Alliance Defending Freedom. The filing also lists grants to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Drew McCabe as president, Daniel E McCabe as vice president, Shirley L McCabe as treasurer, Brian McCabe as secretary, and Scott Rodli as director.
High Rock Foundation Inc is led by Drew McCabe, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Drew McCabe
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rodli
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian McCabe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel E McCabe
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley L McCabe
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Grady Miller (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jody Miller (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kimberly McCabe (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 High Rock Foundation Inc
How much does High Rock Foundation Inc give each year?
High Rock Foundation Inc gave $46K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 21 grants.
What is High Rock Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
High Rock Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,933, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from High Rock Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does High Rock Foundation Inc give grants?
High Rock Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (8%).
Does High Rock Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on High Rock Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (15 grants) and "Charity" (7 grants).
Who are High Rock Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
High Rock Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include David Clifton Ministries Inc ($2,200), ZOE Ministries International ($2,000) and All Star Children's Foundation ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($34,230), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is High Rock Foundation Inc?
High Rock Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $831K.
What does High Rock Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says it seeks to model Jesus, disciple people, and provide assistance and support to the household of faith. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from High Rock Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is High Rock Foundation Inc's EIN?
High Rock Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2500411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does High Rock Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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