The Highest Peak Foundation

EIN 472574781

Newport Beach, CA 92660 |(949) 356-2970

https://WWW.THEHIGHESTPEAKFOUNDATION.ORG
Total Given 2016–2023
$1.1M
44 grants · $131K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$22K
typical small grants · $10K–$35K
grant size
45%
supporter · 9/20 multi-year
repeat
$683K
Assets (2023)
20
Distinct Recipients

About

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN NEVADA AND THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE THE FORM TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN NEVADA.

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture Environment Youth Development Science & Research

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person ELIZABETH ANN HARRIS-COLAROSSI
Phone (949) 356-2970
Deadlines MARCH 31ST FOR THE MAY GRANTS AND SEPTEMBER 30TH OR NOVEMBER GRANTS.
How to Apply PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO SEND A CONCISE LETTER OF INQUIRY (ONE PAGE IN LENGTH) OUTLINING AIMS AND SPECIFIC NEEDS TO DETERMINE THEIR ELIGIBILITY AND TO ARRANGE FOR NECESSARY FORMS AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE NEEDED. ONCE THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED THE APPLICANT HAS POTENTIAL THEY MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM, A PROPOSAL (TWO TO FOUR PAGES IN LENGTH) DESCRIBING WHAT THE FUNDS WOULD BE USED FOR, A BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT, LISTING OF CURRENT OFFICERS/DIRECTORS, CURRENT FINANCIALS, AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BOARD APPROVING THE PROJECT AND PROOF THE ORGANIZATION IS CONSIDERED EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES FOR FEDERAL AND STATE PURPOSES.
Restrictions NONE

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $119K $1.2M $46K 7
2017 $100K $1.2M $37K 4
2018 $208K $1.2M $82K 8
2020 $260K $916K $115K 7
2021 $89K $880K $45K 5
2022 $140K $1.1M $75K 6
2023 $134K $683K $44K 7

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 44 grants on record

Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$22K
Average
$24K
75th Pctl
$35K
Maximum
$70K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

EH
Elizabeth Ann Harris-Colarossi 7+ yrs
President Leadership
RC
Richard Leigh Colarossi 7+ yrs
Vice-President Leadership
DC
Dean Colarossi 4 yrs
Secretary Leadership

Grants Awarded (44 total)

Purpose
The Principia St Louis, MO $70,000 TO PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING; UNIVERSITY 2018
Team Long Run North Bridgton, ME $50,000 TO HELP KIDS DISCOVER THEIR OWN WORTH AND CAPABILITY THROUGH THE CONSISTENCY AND SACRIFICE OF RUNNING 2023
The Principia St Louis, MO $47,000 TO PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING; UNIVERSITY 2017
The Principia St Louis, MO $45,500 TO PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING; UNIVERSITY 2020
Adventure Unlimited Foundation Greenwood Village, CO $40,000 TO PROVIDE INSPIRING RECREATIONAL, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH 2020
Pacific Marine Mammal Center Laguna Beach, CA $40,000 TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR MARINE MAMMAL RESCUES, REHABILITATION AND RELEASE AND INSPIRE OCEAN STEWARDSHIP THROUGH... 2020
Team Long Run North Bridgton, ME $40,000 TO HELP KIDS DISCOVER THEIR OWN WORTH AND CAPABILITY THROUGH THE CONSISTENCY AND SACRIFICE OF RUNNING 2020
Team Long Run North Bridgton, ME $40,000 TO HELP KIDS DISCOVER THEIR OWN WORTH AND CAPABILITY THROUGH THE CONSISTENCY AND SACRIFICE OF RUNNING 2022
Cherishability Portland, OR $37,000 TO BUILD A COMPASSIONATE SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIAL NEEDS... 2023
Rainbow Valley Buena Vista, CO $36,630 RAINBOW VALLEY RESOURCE NETWORK (RVRN) PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION RESOURCES, AND EXPERIENTIAL... 2022
Team Long Run North Bridgton, ME $35,000 TO HELP KIDS DISCOVER THEIR OWN WORTH AND CAPABILITY THROUGH THE CONSISTENCY AND SACRIFICE OF RUNNING 2018
Athletes for Life Goleta, CA $35,000 TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, MENTORSHIP, AND GUIDANCE TO MORE THAN 40,000 YOUTH THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. 2020
Rainbow Valley Buena Vista, CO $35,000 RAINBOW VALLEY RESOURCE NETWORK (RVRN) PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION RESOURCES, AND EXPERIENTIAL... 2020
Adventure Unlimited Foundation Greenwood Village, CO $30,000 TO PROVIDE INSPIRING RECREATIONAL, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH 2018
Rainbow Valley Buena Vista, CO $30,000 RAINBOW VALLEY RESOURCE NETWORK (RVRN) PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION RESOURCES, AND EXPERIENTIAL... 2018
Musical Theatre West Long Beach, CA $30,000 TO PROMOTE PERFORMING ARTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2021
The Principia St Louis, MO $30,000 TO PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING; UNIVERSITY 2016
Athletes for Life Goleta, CA $30,000 TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, MENTORSHIP, AND GUIDANCE TO MORE THAN 40,000 YOUTH THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. 2022
Musical Theatre West Long Beach, CA $25,000 TO PROMOTE PERFORMING ARTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2020
Adventure Unlimited Foundation Greenwood Village, CO $25,000 TO PROVIDE INSPIRING RECREATIONAL, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH 2017
Team Long Run North Bridgton, ME $25,000 TO HELP KIDS DISCOVER THEIR OWN WORTH AND CAPABILITY THROUGH THE CONSISTENCY AND SACRIFICE OF RUNNING 2017
Adventure Unlimited Foundation Greenwood Village, CO $22,120 TO PROVIDE INSPIRING RECREATIONAL, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH 2016
Rainbow Valley Resource Network Inc Buena Vista, CO $22,000 PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WHO HAVE CHOSEN CHRISTIAN SCIENCE AS A WAY OF LIFE. 2016
Music Theater West Long Beach, CA $20,000 TO PROMOTE PERFORMING ARTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2018
Team Long Run North Bridgton, ME $20,000 TO HELP KIDS DISCOVER THEIR OWN WORTH AND CAPABILITY THROUGH THE CONSISTENCY AND SACRIFICE OF RUNNING 2021