Private foundation · EIN 52-6905278 · Cockeysville, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $50K total, median $10K. 60% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$50K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gbmc FoundationBaltimore, MDChildren's emergency waiting room$20K
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDUnrestricted$10K
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDUnrestricted$10K
Veteran's Independence ProjectWestminster, MDUnrestricted$5,000
Tourette Association of AmericaBayside, NYUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Maryland 3 · South Dakota 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Cockeysville, Maryland, administered in care of Cavanaugh Group, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

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

In tax year 2025 it paid $50K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does High Rock Foundation Charitable Tr give?

Maryland (3 grants), South Dakota (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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