The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr
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.
The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $50,000
- -16.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,004,123
- -16.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (70% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who The High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was GBMC Foundation ($20K). Together the top 5 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2026) to $150K (2021). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GBMC Foundation Baltimore, MD | Children's Emergency Waiting Room | $20,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Veteran's Independence Project Westminster, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tourette Association of America Bayside, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,004,123 | $75,016 | $54,383 | $50,000 | 5 | $50,000 | $72,913 | $55,309 |
| 2025 | $1,207,740 | $75,061 | $62,325 | $60,000 | 4 | $60,000 | $72,736 | $55,927 |
| 2024 | $1,010,504 | $78,646 | $78,450 | $75,000 | 5 | $75,000 | $71,696 | $52,699 |
| 2023 | $1,287,058 | $89,660 | $113,200 | $110,000 | 5 | $110,000 | $71,960 | $75,536 |
| 2022 | $2,125,098 | $98,754 | $90,294 | $86,000 | 5 | $86,000 | $63,754 | $109,092 |
| 2021 | $2,209,638 | $147,247 | $153,161 | $150,000 | 5 | — | $60,004 | $86,869 |
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.
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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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