Private foundation · EIN 94-3155938 · San Francisco, California

Solid Rock Foundation

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: 19 grants paid, $3.9M total, median $200K. 68% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$3.9M
Median grant
$200K
Stays in CA
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$65M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Living Classrooms FoundationBaltimore, MDSupport tuition free middle school and programs for at risk youth in baltimore city.$350K
Compass Family ServicesSan Francisco, CAOperational support for the compass children's center$300K
Mother Seton AcademyBaltimore, MDSupport middle school for youth with great economic need and scholarships$300K
Seed School of MarylandBaltimore, MDSupport tuition free boarding school for at risk students grades 6th-12th$250K
Boys and Girls Club of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CASupport for operations of youth programs$200K
City Kids Wilderness ProjectWashington, DCSupport for youth summer camp and outdoor programming for students$200K
De Marillac AcademySan Francisco, CASupport tuition free 4th-8th grade school for low-income students$200K
Habitat for Humanity Greater San FranciscoSan Francisco, CABuild affordable homes for families with children$200K
LifemovesSanta Clara, CAProvide interim housing with comprehensive services for families with children$200K
Mission Dolores AcademySan Francisco, CASupport k-8th grade school for low-income students$200K
Rafael House of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CASupport for homeless families$200K
Samaritan HouseSan Mateo, CAProvide families in need with food, clothing, school supplies$200K
San Francisco CASASan Francisco, CAProvide volunteers to assist youth in foster care$200K
St Anns Center for Children Youth and FamiliesHyattsville, MDProvide housing and support for vulnerable young women and children$200K
St Francis Center of Redwood CityRedwood City, CASupport tuition free elementary school for low-income students$200K
St James SchoolSan Francisco, CASupport k-8th grade school for low-income students$200K
Students Rising AboveSan Francisco, CAProvide support and guidance to college bound low-income students$150K
Reading PartnersOakland, CAProvide tutoring to elementary students in bay area public school reading centers$75K
Stair AnnapolisAnnapolis, MDProvide reading tutoring for low-income 2nd grade students$50K

By state: California 13 · Maryland 5 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Solid Rock Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Solid Rock Foundation 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 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.9M across 19 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Solid Rock Foundation give?

California (13 grants), Maryland (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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