John H High Family Irrevocable
John H High Family Irrevocable is a private foundation, based in Rocky Mount, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $297K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $17K.
John H High Family Irrevocable at a glance
In short: John H High Family Irrevocable gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,217
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,217
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,217
- Total assets
- $296,908
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (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 John H High Family Irrevocable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rocky Mount Academy ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John H High Family Irrevocable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $16K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount Academy Rocky Mount, NC | Educational | $16,217 |
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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 | $296,908 | $21,728 | $21,716 | $16,217 | 1 | $16,847 | $17,123 | $18,131 |
| 2024 | $296,896 | $31,309 | $21,001 | $16,022 | 1 | $16,600 | $18,985 | $16,795 |
| 2023 | $286,588 | $20,127 | $21,352 | $16,378 | 1 | $16,882 | $5,413 | $16,526 |
| 2022 | $287,813 | $28,745 | $21,136 | $16,189 | 1 | $16,659 | $19,862 | $16,848 |
| 2021 | $280,204 | $47,371 | $19,707 | $15,055 | 1 | $15,514 | $28,322 | $16,648 |
| 2020 | $252,540 | $18,868 | $18,257 | $13,696 | 1 | — | $10,250 | $15,646 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H High Family Irrevocable reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John H High Family Irrevocable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth B. Covolo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John H. High Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert M. High
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 John H High Family Irrevocable
How much does John H High Family Irrevocable give each year?
John H High Family Irrevocable gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is John H High Family Irrevocable?
John H High Family Irrevocable reported $297K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does John H High Family Irrevocable operate?
John H High Family Irrevocable has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is John H High Family Irrevocable's EIN?
John H High Family Irrevocable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6597467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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