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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 47-2574781

The Highest Peak Foundation

A private foundation in Henderson, NV. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 6 grants and $148,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Elizabeth Ann Harris-Colarossi
631 N Stephanie St 56
Hendersen, NV 89014
(949) 356-2970
Form and materials
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.
Deadlines
March 31st for the may grants and september 30th or november grants.
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $148,000

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $526,236

  • Tax year 2023

    $134,000

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $683,384

  • Tax year 2022

    $139,630

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $1,120,027

  • Tax year 2021

    $89,000

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $880,301

  • Tax year 2020

    $260,500

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $916,270

  • Tax year 2019

    $141,812

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $1,114,698

  • Tax year 2018

    $208,000

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $1,176,478

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Team Long RunBethel, ME

    To help kids discover their own worth and capability through the consistency and sacrifice of running

    $50,000
  2. CherishabilityPortland, OR

    To build a compassionate sense of community and support for christian scientists with developmental special needs and their families through financial assistance, informational and inspirational resources, and experiential enrichment activities.

    $37,000
  3. YMCA of McCookMcCook, NE

    To organize human, financial, and material resources to encourage the spiritual, physical, mental, and leadership growth of any individual within a christian atmosphere.

    $30,000
  4. Leid Center Performing ArtsLincoln, NE

    To promote support for and development of the lied center for performing arts - nebraska through projects providing educational experiences, fundraising, and service, as well as social activities.

    $11,000
  5. Pacific Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CA

    To provide resources for marine mammal rescues, rehabilitation and release and inspire ocean stewardship through research, education, and collaboration.

    $10,000
  6. Active DiscoveryNewport Coast, CA

    To develop offerings and curriculum that foster increased activity and launch new opportunities for financially vulnerable children to find a passion

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services2 grants $67,00053% of the total
  2. Youth development1 grant $50,00039% of the total
  3. Animals1 grant $10,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Maine1 grant $50,000
  2. Nebraska2 grants $41,000
  3. Oregon1 grant $37,000
  4. California2 grants $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Elizabeth Ann Harris-ColarossiPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Richard Leigh ColarossiVICE-PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dean ColarossiSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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