Solid Rock Foundation
Solid Rock Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working with children, youth, and families, including schools, youth programs, and family-support services.
Solid Rock Foundation at a glance
In short: Solid Rock Foundation gave $3.9M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $204K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,875,000
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $203,947
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $62,938,247
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (65% 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 Solid Rock Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3053 Fillmore Street 171, San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (650) 862-5001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Solid Rock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Living Classrooms Foundation ($350K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 57 grants of 86 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 30% to recipients in Maryland, and 5% to recipients in the District of Columbia. Listed grants supported organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Baltimore, as well as Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Solid Rock Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 153% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $970K (2020) to $3.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Living Classrooms Foundation Baltimore, MD | Support tuition free middle school and programs for at risk youth in baltimore city. | $350,000 |
| Compass Family Services San Francisco, CA | Operational Support for the Compass Children's Center | $300,000 |
| Mother Seton Academy Baltimore, MD | Support middle school for youth with great economic need and scholarships | $300,000 |
| Seed School of Maryland Baltimore, MD | Support tuition free boarding school for at risk students grades 6th-12th | $250,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Support for Operations of Youth Programs | $200,000 |
| City Kids Wilderness Project Washington, DC | Support for youth summer camp and outdoor programming for students | $200,000 |
| De Marillac Academy San Francisco, CA | Support tuition free 4th-8th grade school for low-income students | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Build Affordable Homes for Families with Children | $200,000 |
| Lifemoves Santa Clara, CA | Provide interim housing with comprehensive services for families with children | $200,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy San Francisco, CA | Support K-8TH Grade School for Low-Income Students | $200,000 |
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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 | $62,938,247 | $4,895,243 | $4,173,727 | $3,875,000 | 19 | $3,909,522 | $3,663,038 | $3,720,570 |
| 2023 | $62,167,858 | $12,534,354 | $3,230,493 | $2,965,000 | 19 | $2,998,052 | $2,167,087 | $3,002,805 |
| 2022 | $52,954,218 | $4,128,876 | $3,253,274 | $2,910,000 | 21 | $2,948,676 | $909,004 | $2,736,147 |
| 2021 | $52,560,658 | $44,491,606 | $1,643,223 | $1,530,000 | 15 | $1,534,151 | $7,134,729 | $1,781,114 |
| 2020 | $17,405,921 | $1,546,570 | $1,048,688 | $970,000 | 12 | — | $1,490,275 | $925,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Solid Rock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M 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
The foundation’s own filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its grants show support for education and youth programs, housing and other services for families, and community programs.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Living Classrooms Foundation says it provides hands-on education and job training, with a special emphasis on at-risk youth. Compass Family Services says it helps homeless families and families at imminent risk achieve housing stability, economic self-sufficiency, and well-being. Samaritan House describes its work as providing food, shelter access, healthcare, and supportive services to people in need. Reading Partners says it provides personalized literacy support and instruction to students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $3,875,000. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $350,000, with a median grant of $200,000. Among the largest were $350,000 to Living Classrooms Foundation for a tuition-free middle school and programs for at-risk youth in Baltimore City; $300,000 to Compass Family Services for operational support for the Compass Children’s Center; and $300,000 to Mother Seton Academy for its middle school and scholarships.
Other 2024 grants included $250,000 to the SEED School of Maryland, $200,000 each to the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco, City Kids Wilderness Project, De Marillac Academy, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco, LifeMoves, Mission Dolores Academy, Rafael House of San Francisco, and Samaritan House, and $200,000 to San Francisco CASA and St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families. Reading Partners received $75,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mayo Shattuck IV as president; Kathleen Markov as vice president; Joseph Budge as treasurer; and Willa Callahan as secretary. Board members listed are Elizabeth Budge D’Hemery, Jennifer Budge, W Kathleen Budge, Talbot Moore, and Alexandra Kilgore.
Solid Rock Foundation is led by Mayo Shattuck IV, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mayo Shattuck IV
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Budge D'hemery
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Budge
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph H. Budge
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Markov
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willa Callahan
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Kilgore
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Talbot Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Kathleen Budge
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Willa Kathleen Budge (2020) — Secretary
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 Solid Rock Foundation
How much does Solid Rock Foundation give each year?
Solid Rock Foundation gave $3.9M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 19 grants.
What is Solid Rock Foundation's typical grant size?
Solid Rock Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $203,947, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Solid Rock Foundation give grants?
Solid Rock Foundation gives mostly in California: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (30%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (9 grants) and Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does Solid Rock Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Solid Rock Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Solid Rock Foundation's largest grantees?
Solid Rock Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Living Classrooms Foundation ($350,000), Compass Family Services ($300,000) and Mother Seton Academy ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Solid Rock Foundation?
Solid Rock Foundation reported $62.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Solid Rock Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its grants show support for education and youth programs, housing and other services for families, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Solid Rock Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Solid Rock Foundation's EIN?
Solid Rock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3155938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Solid 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Solid Rock Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/solid-rock-foundation-morg_be2af0aa5c094d1aa4f9fb5d46c0088c
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