Private foundation · EIN 74-3070979 · Santa Maria, California · Human services

Solid Rock Foundation for Children Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $121K total, median $7,500. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$121K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation Army Overseas Child ProgramRancho Palos Verdes, CADonation$50K
FIRST Baptist Church of West Sacraments (grace Children's Home Ministries)West Sacramento, CADonation$30K
Santa Barbara Rescue MissionSanta Barbara, CADonation$11K
Friends of Prado 40San Luis Obispo, CADonation$10K
Angels Foster Care of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CADonation$5,000
Far Reaching MinistriesMurrieta, CADonation$5,000
Fighting Back Santa Maria ValleySanta Maria, CADonation$5,000
Freedom 4 YouthSanta Barbara, CADonation$5,000

About this foundation

Solid Rock Foundation for Children Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Maria, California, administered in care of Paul M Allen, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Solid Rock Foundation for Children Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Solid Rock Foundation for Children Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $121K across 8 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Solid Rock Foundation for Children Inc give?

California (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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