Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock
Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock is a private foundation, based in Mercer Island, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $28K.
Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock at a glance
In short: Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock gave $62K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,400
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,800
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,700
- Total assets
- $1,450,443
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Warm Hearts ($20K). Together the top 8 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2020) to $64K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Hearts Grand Rapids, MI | Support | $20,000 |
| Corazon Santa Ana, CA | Support | $15,000 |
| Recreational Aviation Foundation Bozeman, MT | Support | $15,000 |
| Donation World Food Program USA Washington DC, DC | Support | $5,000 |
| EAA Aviation Foundation Oshkosh, WI | Support | $2,400 |
| Idaho Aviation Association Eagle, ID | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Utah Back Country Pilots Eagle, ID | Support | $2,000 |
| Center for Science in Public Interest Washington DC, DC | Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,450,443 | $27,850 | $87,775 | $62,400 | 8 | $79,468 | $27,850 | $63,401 |
| 2023 | $1,308,681 | $23,262 | $74,863 | $52,500 | 7 | $69,104 | $23,262 | $58,407 |
| 2022 | $1,360,282 | $7,332 | $102,480 | $63,310 | 9 | $63,310 | $7,332 | $61,209 |
| 2021 | $1,354,079 | $7,273 | $94,655 | $64,000 | 6 | $64,000 | $5,165 | $70,419 |
| 2020 | $1,438,334 | $445,153 | $69,027 | $43,000 | 6 | — | $445,153 | $59,635 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock is led by Gordon Rock, President\director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gordon Rock
President\director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Villani
Treasurer\director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Rock
Secretary\director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Rinaldi
Ass Sec\director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock
How much does Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock give each year?
Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock gave $62K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 7 grants.
What is Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock's typical grant size?
Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock's median grant in 2024 was $3,700, and its average grant was $7,800, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock give grants?
Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock's top state is Michigan, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and Montana (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington DC, DC (2 grants) and Eagle, ID (2 grants).
Does Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (7 grants).
Who are Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock's largest grantees?
Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock's largest 2024 grantees include Warm Hearts ($20,000), Corazon ($15,000) and Recreational Aviation Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock?
Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock's EIN?
Shep-Rock Inc Co Gordon Rock's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0371391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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