Rock Ridge Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $390K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$390K
-0.4% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
-0.4% YoY
About Rock Ridge Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rock Ridge Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $390K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation ($100,000), The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation ($100,000), Colgate University ($66,667).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COLGATE UNIVERSITY HAMILTON, NY | CAMPAIGN FOR THE THIRD CENTURY - LIVING WRITERS | $66,667 |
| HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX | CLINICAL RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR FUND - IMMUNOLOGY | $100,000 |
| TELLURIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TELLURIDE, CO | HELP PROTECT LIFE, PROPERTY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, BY RESONDING TO THE EMERGENCY NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. | $20,000 |
| TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TX | THE BREAKTHROUGH FUND | $50,000 |
| THE GOODNESS WEB FOUNDATION WAYLAND, MA | TO ADVANCE THE MENTAL HEALTH PHILANTHROPY LANDSCAPE AND TRANSFORM LIVES BY ACTIVATING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND SERVICES. | $20,000 |
| THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN | $8,333 |
| THE KINKAID SCHOOL HOUSTON, TX | ALL IN CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
| THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM FOUNDATION ARLINGTON, TX | TO PRESERVE AND PRESENT THE EXTRAORDINARY STORIES OF OUR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ELIZA SHAPER | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.96 | — |
| C PARK SHAPER | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.48 | — |
| CHARLES LOVETT SHAPER | DIRECTOR | 0.48 | — |
| RONALD H JACOBE JR | TREASURER | 0.48 | — |
| PATTY DEVINE | SECRETARY | 0.48 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Ridge Foundation?
Rock Ridge Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Rock Ridge Foundation operate?
Rock Ridge Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Texas.
What size grants does Rock Ridge Foundation award?
In 2024, Rock Ridge Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $390K — an average of about $49K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rock Ridge Foundation's EIN?
Rock Ridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2253569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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