Living Rock Foundation
Living Rock Foundation is a private foundation based in Southlake, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and says the foundation also supports the activities of Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust by providing personnel for part-time secretarial, management, and alternative-investment-identification functions.
Living Rock Foundation at a glance
In short: Living Rock Foundation gave $65K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Texas. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,352
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $5,446
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,311,562
- +2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (9 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (16% 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 Living Rock Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 550 Reserve Street Ste 460, Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (817) 532-5001
Website: https://www.livingrockfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Living Rock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Steven Brooks International ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Texas (16%), North Carolina (15%), Tennessee (15%), and Florida (15%), followed by Louisiana (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Living Rock Foundation open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 12 grantees (75%) 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 $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 253% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $65K.
*2023: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Brooks International Moravian Falls, NC | Charitable and Religious Support | $10,000 |
| Pumped for Life DBA City Keepers Miami, FL | Charitable and Religious Support | $10,000 |
| Serve Hope International Dallas, TX | Charitable and Religious Support | $6,352 |
| Lighthouse Outreaches Zachary, LA | Charitable and Religious Support | $5,000 |
| Oc International Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable and Religious Support | $5,000 |
| Young Life Prescott, AZ | Charitable and Religious Support | $5,000 |
| Wings of Life Mobile, AL | Charitable and Religious Support | $5,000 |
| Professionals in Christian Philanthropy Ames, IA | Charitable and Religious Support | $5,000 |
| Victory Fire Lebanon, TN | Charitable and Religious Support | $5,000 |
| White Chapel Methodist Church Southlake, TX | Charitable and Religious Support | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,311,562 | $1,325,326 | $1,209,042 | $65,352 | 12 | $745,968 | $171,121 | $295,417 |
| 2023* | $4,204,932 | $272,455 | $1,071,846 | $35,000 | 5 | $573,379 | $187,931 | $305,745 |
| 2022 | $5,041,686 | $355,684 | $931,409 | $40,000 | 4 | $458,903 | $272,764 | $348,781 |
| 2021 | $5,714,578 | $2,033,265 | $968,316 | $62,300 | 5 | — | $430,056 | $374,956 |
| 2020 | $5,665,761 | $3,084,285 | $814,745 | $30,000 | 3 | — | $1,012,464 | $290,093 |
| 2019 | $3,845,637 | $476,399 | $883,370 | $20,500 | 3 | — | $387,327 | $132,246 |
*2023: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Living Rock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $295K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Living Rock Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants are generally described as supporting charitable and religious purposes; one grant is listed as charitable support.
Among the grantees, Serve Hope International describes its work as mobilizing volunteers to address clean-water, sustainable-housing, and educational needs. Wings of Life says it rehabilitates people experiencing homelessness and addiction and shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Professionals in Christian Philanthropy says it helps Christian grantmakers improve their grantmaking and strengthens Christian faith-based nonprofits. Steve Brooks International describes its activities as television ministry, crusades, training seminars, conferences, and conventions worldwide.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Living Rock Foundation made 12 grants totaling $65,352. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $10,000 each to Steven Brooks International in Moravian Falls, North Carolina, and Pumped for Life DBA City Keepers in Miami, Florida. Other notable grants included $6,352 to Serve Hope International in Dallas, Texas; $5,000 each to Lighthouse Outreaches, OC International, Young Life, Wings of Life, Professionals in Christian Philanthropy, and Victory Fire; and $4,000 to White Chapel Methodist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth A. Eldred as chairman/trustee; Roberta E. Eldred as president/trustee; Alex Brubaker as vice president/trustee; Justin Eldred as treasurer/trustee; and Kary Eldred, Monica Eldred, and Rachel Eldred as trustees.
Living Rock Foundation is led by Roberta E. Eldred, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; 4 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roberta E. Eldred
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. Eldred
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $8K (2024)
Alex Brubaker
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$86K (2019) → $97K (2024)
Justin Eldred
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$70K (2019) → $96K (2024)
Kary Eldred
Trustee
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$35K (2019) → $43K (2024)
Monica Eldred
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Eldred
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $97K, to Alex Brubaker (Vice President/Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Living Rock Foundation
How much does Living Rock Foundation give each year?
Living Rock Foundation gave $65K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 5 grants. The 2023 filing year covers 13 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Living Rock Foundation's typical grant size?
Living Rock Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,446, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Living Rock Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Living Rock Foundation give grants?
Living Rock Foundation's top state is Texas, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (15%) and Tennessee (15%).
Does Living Rock Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Living Rock Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable and Religious Support" (11 grants).
Who are Living Rock Foundation's largest grantees?
Living Rock Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Steven Brooks International ($10,000), Pumped for Life DBA City Keepers ($10,000) and Serve Hope International ($6,352), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Living Rock Foundation?
Living Rock Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $746K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $295K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Living Rock Foundation fund?
No mission statement for Living Rock Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants are generally described as supporting charitable and religious purposes; one grant is listed as charitable support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Living Rock Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Living Rock Foundation's EIN?
Living Rock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1656663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Living Rock Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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