Pine Rock Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pine Rock Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.8 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $3.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.8 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$123 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.0 million the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.3 million | 42 | $104 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 32 | $114 million |
| 2025 | $5.8 million | 35 | $123 million |
How to apply
Pine Rock Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pine Rock Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 1 | $3.0 million |
| Minnesota | 18 | $1.7 million |
| California | 4 | $355,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $300,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $250,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $200,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Bravery | Designated program | $3.0 million |
| Friends of Education | General support | $350,000 |
| Alpha News | General support | $300,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Designated program | $300,000 |
| Upper Midwest Law Center | Designated program | $300,000 |
| Alpha News | General support | $250,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Designated program | $200,000 |
| Chapel by the Sea | Designated program | $150,000 |
| Center of the American Experiment | Designated program | $100,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center | Designated program | $100,000 |
| Memories of Honor | Designated program | $100,000 |
| Minnesota Voters Alliance | General support | $100,000 |
| Page High School PTO | Designated capital | $100,000 |
| Providence Academy | General support | $100,000 |
| Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs Inc DBA Arts Bonita | Designated program | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Voters Alliance | General support | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Designated program | $50,000 |
| Constituting America | Designated program | $30,000 |
| American College of Pediatricians | Designated program | $25,000 |
| Chapel by the Sea | Designated program | $25,000 |
| Citizen Journalism Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Inc | Designated program | $25,000 |
| Take Charge MN | Designated program | $25,000 |
| Constituting America | Designated program | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Designated program | $10,000 |
| Edina Chorale | General support | $10,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Designated program | $10,000 |
| The Mount Vernon Ladies Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Educational Center | Designated program | $8,000 |
| Camden Behavioral Wellness | General support | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Designated program | $5,000 |
| Safe Summer Nights Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Designated program | $2,500 |
| Twin Cities Parrot Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Parish
- Rob Parish
- Jill Stoebe
- Sharon Hendry
- John Stoebe
- Mike Frey
Questions people ask
Does Pine Rock Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pine Rock Foundation Inc give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Pine Rock Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy Parish (President/Director), Rob Parish (Secretary/Treasurer/Director), Jill Stoebe (Chairman/Director) and Sharon Hendry (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Pine Rock Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.