Star Rock Ministries
Star Rock Ministries is a San Clemente, California–based public charity that funds Christ-centered camp experiences for youth from under-resourced communities and U.S. military families. In its 2024 filing, it reported making 20 grants totaling $780,583.
Star Rock Ministries at a glance
In short: Star Rock Ministries gave $781K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $780,583
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,029
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,734
- Total assets
- $1,443,715
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Star Rock Ministries
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 996, San Clemente, CA 92674
Phone: (949) 535-1039
Website: https://starrockministries.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Star Rock Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Onofre Elementary School Fallbrook Union Elementary School District ($107K). Together the top 10 received $589K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,135), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 51 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes serving under-resourced communities and U.S. military families. Its website also notes partnerships in Southern California, the greater Houston area, and elsewhere in the country. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 5% to Texas, 2% to New York, and 2% to recipients whose state is unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Star Rock Ministries gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $50K (2020) to $781K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $781K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Onofre Elementary School Fallbrook Union Elementary School District San Clemente, CA | Two grants were issued for 41 children of military families to join summer camp sessions. 24 children aged 5-10 attended two weeks of day camp in southern California, and 17 children aged 8-16 attended two weeks of residential camp in the mountains near Yosemite. Both camp programs provide outdoor experiences that grow children's life skills, character, relationships, and faith. | $106,560 |
| Urban Youth Workers Institute (UYWI) Santa Ana, CA | UYWI forms regional networks of inner-city youth ministries across the U.S.. Star Rock teams with UYWI in two ways. First, this $85,000 direct grant was given to them so that they could provide and manage various day and residential camp experiences for 1,800 youth in their networks. Second, SRM provided other sub-grants to UYWI-directed network groups, detailed in other lines of this Schedule, to provide funds to send youth to experience camps in their areas, where they received opportunities to grow in life skills, character, relationships, and faith. | $85,000 |
| Passion LA Passion SoCal Los Angeles, CA | Passion LA is a network of urban youth ministries in Los Angeles under the oversight of UYWI that helps teenagers facing inner city challenges. SRM teams with them to provide both winter and summer camp experiences for their youth. In 2024, SRM granted funds for 130 youth to participate in a 3-day snow-filled winter camp in the mountains near L.A. In addition, SRM provided grants for 48 of their network's youth to join with four other youth groups in southern California to actively participate in a 6-day residential summer camp in the mountains near Yosemite. Both camp programs provided outdoor experiences that grow life skills, character, relationships, and faith for youth to thrive. | $78,268 |
| Light and Life Christian Fellowship Long Beach, CA | SRM granted to a southern California church, Light and Life, funds to send 120 children to two different camp experiences. One grant allowed 50 children to join with three other youth groups in southern California to actively participate in a 6-day "XLR8" residential summer camp in the mountains near Yosemite. The other grant allowed 70 youth to attend a winter weekend camp in the southern California mountains. Both camp programs under the oversight of UYWI provide outdoor experiences that grow life skills, character, relationships, and faith for youth to thrive. | $69,286 |
| Unidos South OC San Juan Capistrano, CA | Unidos South OC is a faith-based community service organization supporting under-resourced families in south Orange County, California. SRM provided resources under the oversight of UYWI to provide three different camp experiences for 107 campers in 2024. One grant had 35 of their youth join with four other youth groups to actively participate in a weeklong residential summer camp called XLR8 in the mountains near Yosemite. Another grant let 24 of their younger children join with two other youth groups for an adventure day camp near their homes. The third grant provided 48 of their youth to participate in a snowy weekend camp in the mountains of southern California. All three camp programs provide outdoor experiences that grow life skills, character, relationships, and faith. | $66,335 |
| The Wooden Floor Santa Ana, CA | Grants were provided to this after-school community service organization that specializes in dance training for children to send 12 children in under-resourced families joining over 100 other children aged 8-16 for a quality 2-week residential camp in the mountains near Yosemite. This camp experience provides outdoor experiences that grow children's life skills, character, relationships, and faith. | $48,960 |
| Revive Church Long Beach, CA | SRM granted to Revive funds to send 39 children under the oversight of UYWI to join with three other youth groups in southern California to actively participate in a 6-day "XLR8" residential summer camp in the mountains near Yosemite, providing outdoor experiences that grow life skills, character, relationships, and faith for youth to thrive. | $43,213 |
| CREER Communidad y Familia San Juan Capistrano, CA | Two grants were issued for 31 children of under-resourced families to participate in two different camp experiences. 2 children joined over 100 8-16 year-olds for two weeks of residential camp in the mountains near Yosemite. The other 29 children, along with children from two other organizations serving under-resourced families in south Orange County, enjoyed a summertime day camp experience. This dedicated camp of 5 days included outdoor activities such as archery, nature exploration and horses, along with singing, story telling and creative arts. Surrounded by wholesome role models and loads of encouragement, campers build friendship skills, experience new adventures, gain new confidence and a deeper understanding of God's love. | $32,327 |
| KidWorks Community Development Santa Ana, CA | KidWorks is an established community organization with after-school and family support programs for under-resourced families in Orange County, California. SRM provided grants for 27 of their youth under the oversight of UYWI to join with four other youth groups in southern California to actively participate in a 6-day residential summer camp in the mountains near Yosemite. The XLR8 camp session provides outdoor experiences that grow life skills, character, relationships, and faith for youth to thrive. | $30,509 |
| Del Obispo Elementary Capistrano Unified School District San Juan Capistrano, CA | Funding provided summertime day camp experiences to 34 children from this school along with children from two other organizations serving under-resourced families in south Orange County. This dedicated camp of 5 days included outdoor activities such as archery, nature exploration and horses, along with singing, story telling and creative arts. Surrounded by wholesome role models and loads of encouragement, campers build friendship skills, experience new adventures, gain new confidence and a deeper understanding of God's love. | $28,333 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,443,715 | $1,086,889 | $996,931 | $780,583 | 20 | $69,895 |
| 2023 | $1,320,153 | $942,064 | $825,507 | $609,146 | 16 | $-223 |
| 2022 | $1,127,657 | $1,084,486 | $712,624 | $566,310 | 10 | $10,091 |
| 2021 | $832,914 | $670,288 | $510,160 | $418,290 | 4 | $21,182 |
| 2020 | $681,995 | $523,046 | $125,126 | $50,000 | 1 | $191 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Star Rock Ministries’ stated mission is to partner with donors and organizations to provide Christ-centered camp experiences that grow faith, relationships, character, and life skills for youth from under-resourced communities and the U.S. military. The organization says it provides funds to unaffiliated nonprofit organizations so that some of the youth and families they serve can attend conferences, day camps, or residential camps.
Its 2024 filing describes support for urban and military-serving organizations, including funding for 15 Christian camp and outdoor experiences serving 1,683 under-resourced children and youth. Programs included the XLR8 residential camps near Yosemite, “woven” camp experiences in which participating children joined regular camp sessions, and a one-week day camp near participants’ homes.
The organizations it supports include community, youth-service, educational, and faith-based groups. For example, grantee Passion LA describes its mission as reaching urban youth in Los Angeles with the Christian faith and supporting their discipleship, service, and leadership. Unidos South OC describes its mission as cultivating a resident-led movement toward a thriving community. KidWorks says it inspires purpose in youth, supports their growth, and catalyzes their community impact.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Star Rock Ministries reported 20 grants totaling $780,583. Grant amounts ranged from $13,559 to $106,560, with a median grant of $26,734.
Largest reported grants included $106,560 to San Onofre Elementary School for camp sessions serving 41 children from military families; $85,000 to Urban Youth Workers Institute to manage camp experiences for youth in its networks; $78,268 to Passion LA for winter and summer camps; $69,286 to Light and Life Christian Fellowship for camp experiences serving 120 children; and $66,335 to Unidos South OC for camp experiences serving 107 campers.
The filing says grants are made to outside organizations through an application process, using Board-approved procedures and criteria, and within the Board-approved annual budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Garritson as Chairman; Andy Grubbs as Vice Chairman and Treasurer; and Donna Garrett as Secretary. It also lists Larry Acosta, Geoff Blum, Joel Eckert, Allison Pulley, Brandon Walker, and Stefani White as board members.
The organization’s leadership page also identifies Kelly McFadden as Executive Director and Steve Kuljis and Sara Kuljis as Co-Founders.
Star Rock Ministries is led by Mark Garritson, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Garritson
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Garrett
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Blum
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Acosta
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefani White
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Grubbs
Vice Chairman & Treasurer
Vice Chairman → Vice Chairman & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Pulley
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Walker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Eckert
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Christin Foreman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stan White (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Vanessa Cruz (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sara Kuljis (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Steve Kuljis (2020–2021) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Trevor Hess (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Camalich (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cher Beall (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lucie Moore (2020) — Board Member
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 Star Rock Ministries
How much does Star Rock Ministries give each year?
Star Rock Ministries gave $781K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $609K across 16 grants.
What is Star Rock Ministries's typical grant size?
Star Rock Ministries's median grant in 2024 was $26,734, and its average grant was $39,029, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Star Rock Ministries give grants?
Star Rock Ministries gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Ana, CA (3 grants), Long Beach, CA (3 grants), San Juan Capistrano, CA (3 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Star Rock Ministries give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Star Rock Ministries's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Star Rock Ministries's largest grantees?
Star Rock Ministries's largest 2024 grantees include San Onofre Elementary School Fallbrook Union Elementary School District ($106,560), Urban Youth Workers Institute (UYWI) ($85,000) and Passion LA Passion SoCal ($78,268), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,135), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Star Rock Ministries?
Star Rock Ministries reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Star Rock Ministries fund?
Star Rock Ministries’ stated mission is to partner with donors and organizations to provide Christ-centered camp experiences that grow faith, relationships, character, and life skills for youth from under-resourced communities and the U.S. military. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Star Rock Ministries?
Star Rock Ministries has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check starrockministries.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Star Rock Ministries's EIN?
Star Rock Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8594584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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