The Highest Peak Foundation
The Highest Peak Foundation is a private foundation, based in Henderson, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $526K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $148K. Net investment income was $49K.
The Highest Peak Foundation at a glance
In short: The Highest Peak Foundation gave $148K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,000
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,667
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,500
- Total assets
- $526,236
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Highest Peak Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Team Long Run ($50K). Together the top 6 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 31 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Highest Peak Foundation gives
- Giving grew 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 453% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2021) to $261K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Long Run North Bridgton, ME | To help kids discover their own worth and capability through the consistency and sacrifice of running | $50,000 |
| Cherishability Portland, OR | To build a compassionate sense of community and support for christian scientists with developmental special needs and their families through financial assistance, informational and inspirational resources, and experiential enrichment activities. | $37,000 |
| YMCA of McCook McCook, NE | To organize human, financial, and material resources to encourage the spiritual, physical, mental, and leadership growth of any individual within a christian atmosphere. | $30,000 |
| Leid Center Performing Arts Lincoln, NE | To promote support for and development of the lied center for performing arts - Nebraska through projects providing educational experiences, fundraising, and service, as well as social activities. | $11,000 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center Laguna Beach, CA | To provide resources for marine mammal rescues, rehabilitation and release and inspire ocean stewardship through research, education, and collaboration. | $10,000 |
| Active Discovery Newport Coast, CA | To develop offerings and curriculum that foster increased activity and launch new opportunities for financially vulnerable children to find a passion | $10,000 |
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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 | $526,236 | $48,965 | $166,797 | $148,000 | 6 | $148,000 | $48,965 | $32,686 |
| 2023 | $683,384 | $43,920 | $138,572 | $134,000 | 7 | $134,000 | $43,920 | $45,772 |
| 2022 | $1,120,027 | $75,406 | $144,896 | $139,630 | 6 | $139,630 | $75,406 | $40,492 |
| 2021 | $880,301 | $45,012 | $92,188 | $89,000 | 5 | $89,000 | $45,012 | $42,239 |
| 2020 | $916,270 | $114,814 | $262,007 | $260,500 | 7 | — | $114,814 | $51,086 |
| 2019 | $1,114,698 | $69,363 | $143,192 | $141,812 | 7 | — | $69,363 | $55,472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Highest Peak Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Highest Peak Foundation is led by Elizabeth Ann Harris-Colarossi, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Ann Harris-Colarossi
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Leigh Colarossi
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Colarossi
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marysue Hormel Harris (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Highest Peak Foundation
How much does The Highest Peak Foundation give each year?
The Highest Peak Foundation gave $148K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 7 grants.
What is The Highest Peak Foundation's typical grant size?
The Highest Peak Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,500, and its average grant was $24,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Highest Peak Foundation give grants?
The Highest Peak Foundation's top state is Maine, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nebraska (28%) and Oregon (25%).
Does The Highest Peak Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Highest Peak Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Highest Peak Foundation's largest grantees?
The Highest Peak Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Team Long Run ($50,000), Cherishability ($37,000) and YMCA of McCook ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Highest Peak Foundation?
The Highest Peak Foundation reported $526K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Highest Peak Foundation's EIN?
The Highest Peak Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2574781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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