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Higher Rock Foundation

Accepts applications Dana Point, California · EIN 921394467

Higher Rock Foundation is a private foundation in Dana Point, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $538,853 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $77,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $476,616 the year before.

39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$25,5217$29,580
2024$476,61630$156,458
2025$538,85329$101,245

How to apply

ContactWarren Allan
35272 Azores Road, Dana Point, CA 92692
Phone or email(949) 616-9148, warren@higherrockfoundation.org
What to submitEmail warren@higherrockfoundation.org for application details
RestrictionsFunds are distributed for donations/scholarships toward great commission (evangelism) and great commandment (benevolence). Christian causes are expected to be the recipient of said donations/scholarships.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Higher Rock Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $60,030 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
California15$236,793
Georgia2$82,900
Colorado3$52,352
Kansas1$45,000
South Dakota1$40,000
Utah2$10,228
New York1$6,000
Texas1$3,550
Wyoming1$1,500
District of Columbia1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 29 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
GA
Humanitarian Aid - Christ-centered rehabilitation for refugees, children forced into labor, and sex trafficked women/children across the globe.$77,500
Sedera - Jesus Family KingdomMissions - In support of individul charity work & medical services in Madagascar, including building of a hospital in a rural village in Madagascar.$60,030
Justice Rising International
Los Angeles, CA
Humanitarian Aid - Educating children living in war zones to provide alternatives from poverty, child soldiering, and reverse the effects of war.$50,000
Acres of Love
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Humanitarian Aid - Christ-centered care for orphaned children in South Africa by way of "Forever Family" homes$45,000
Care of Children
Leawood, KS
Humanitarian Aid - Placement of child orphans into Christ-centered homes in Asia$45,000
AsOne
Sioux Fall, SD
Humanitarian Aid - Community-based development in Africa emphasizing education, health, economic empowerment, and spiritual growth through partnerships with local leaders and churches.$40,000
Project CURE
Centennial, CO
Humanitarian Aid - Provides medical supplies and equipment overseas to nonprofits that hospitals and medical centers in the USA have in excess.$33,270
Harbor Point Church
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Provide financial title to local church community$28,336
Airo
Rivrside, CA
Missionary training focused on evalgelism of Christianity across the globe$24,000
Individual
CA
Humanitarian Aid - Provide household furniture and kitchen items to families in need who have fallen on hard times with the goal of helping them settle back into self sufficiency.$21,600
Healing At the Well
San Clemente, CA
Mental Health - A faith-based nonprofit providing emotional, mental, and spiritual healing for widowed women through therapeutic support rooted in Christian principles.$10,300
Individual
CA
Building Christ-centered schools to education and opportunity for impoverished children across the globe$10,000
Discovery Cube orange County
Santa Ana, CA
STEM Education - Interactive science museum offering hands-on exhibits and STEM education programs to inspire children andfamilies in science, technology, engineering, and math.$10,000
Legacy Relief Project
Colorado Springs, CO
Humanitarian Aid - Run by military veterans, leveraging their military expertise to provide a multi-faceted approach to international counter-human trafficking efforts, security force training, humanitarian relief, and Christian discipleship.$10,000
i5 Freedom Network
San Clemente, CA
Social Services - Resources and education on human trafficking in California, specifically southern CA. Provides survivor resources and care along with education and prevention support to law enforement, hotel and business establishments to combat against trafficking.$10,000
PBJ Foods Inc
Irvine, CA
Humanitarian Aid - Eradicating severe acute malnutrition via distribution of fortified peanut butter paste & Gospel in Malawi.$10,000
Individual
CA
Social Services - Provide after shool alternative to low income children who need support with homework, school or other supplies, as well as advocacy and support for the working adults in low income area of San Juan Capistrano, CA.$10,000
Logos Healing Institute
Denver, CO
Mental Health Service - Rehabilitation and trauma program offered to sexually abused women via outdoor therapy.$9,082
Higher Rock Ranch Awareness Retreat
Peoa, UT
Religious - Retreat center designed to host Christ-focus ministry gatherings and non-profit meetings at no fee.$8,478
Kardia Community
Rochester, NY
Missions - Missionary and Christian outreach across the globe.$6,000
Individual
GA
Christ-centered non-profit focused on freeing oppressed and enslaved women and children by raising funds and awareness on the global sex trafficking crisis$5,400
Individual
CA
Donation of assistance to various individuals in need, in the form of winter clothing, baby shower supplies, etc.$4,397
Individual
TX
Missions - Training, support for missionaries wanting to work across the globe in a spectrum of business industries and share Christian beliefs in the workplace.$3,550
Individual
CA
$2,000
Peace House Inc
Park City, UT
Social Service - A nonprofit that provides shelter, advocacy, and education for survivors of domestic violence. It offers crisis intervention, transitional housing, and prevention programs to promote safety and empowerment.$1,750
Individual
WY
Political - Non-profit organization of hardworking Americans who lend time and efforts, through their involvement in various projects and embodiment of civic values, aim to ensure America lives by the ideals our Founding Fathers set out for all.$1,500
Laura's House
Aliso Viejo, CA
Social Services - Secure shelter for bettered women and children in Orange County CA. Provides care, resources, legal assistance etc. for those who have escaped violent living situations.$840
Individual
DC
$500
Individual
CA
Global Health - A global nonprofit providing clean water solutions to communities in need, distributing simple, effective water filtration systems to reduce waterborne illnesses.$320

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Higher Rock Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Higher Rock Foundation give?

$538,853 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Higher Rock Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Kristy Allan (President), Warren Allan (Secretary), Madison Allan Krout (Director) and Lindsay Jennings (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Higher Rock Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and faith communities.

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