The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr

Private foundation · Grantmaker Cockeysville, MD EIN: 52-6905278

The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Cockeysville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $73K.

Key facts about The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr

In short: The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr gave $50K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
52-6905278
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$50,000
Grants made (2026)
5
Average grant
$10,000
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$1,004,123
Primary geography
Maryland (70% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.0M

-16.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$50K

-16.7% YoY

Grant Count

5

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-33.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr gives

  • Giving fell 55% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

BaltimoreChamberlainBaysideBethesdaBronxvilleDenverDundalkElkinsFinksburgHunt ValleyPittsburghTimonium LuthervilleTowsonWestminster

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K5 grants2021 5 grants2022 5 grants2023 5 grants2024 4 grants2025 5 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2026) to $150K (2021). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $50K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2026

GBMC Foundation: $20KGBMC Foundation$20KJohns Hopkins University: $10KJohns Hopkins University$10KSt Joseph's Indian School: $10KSt Joseph's Indian School$10KVeteran's Independence Project: $5KVeteran's Independence Project$5KTourette Association of America: $5KTourette Association ofAmerica$5K

The largest 2026 recipient was GBMC Foundation ($20K). Together the top 5 received $50K.

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

23<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
GBMC Foundation Baltimore, MDChildren's Emergency Waiting Room$20,000
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MDUnrestricted$10,000
St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SDUnrestricted$10,000
Veteran's Independence Project Westminster, MDUnrestricted$5,000
Tourette Association of America Bayside, NYUnrestricted$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$1,004,123$1,207,740$1,010,504
Revenue$75,016$75,061$78,646
Expenses$54,383$62,325$78,450
Qualifying Distributions$50,000$60,000$75,000
Net Investment Income$72,913$72,736$71,696
Distributable Amount$55,309$55,927$52,699

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Daniel Keith

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Dyson P. Ehrhardt

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • J. Duncan Smith

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Frances E. Smith (2021–2024) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr

How much does The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr give each year?

The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr gave $50K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $60K across 4 grants.

What is The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr's typical grant size?

The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr give grants?

The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr gives mostly in Maryland: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Dakota (20%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).

Does The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr give general operating support?

Yes: 80% of The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr's largest grantees?

The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr's largest 2026 grantees include GBMC Foundation ($20,000), Johns Hopkins University ($10,000) and St Joseph's Indian School ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr?

The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What is The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr's EIN?

The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6905278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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