Cleft of the Rock Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Mission of Cleft of the Rock Foundation is to help abused and abandoned children and struggling families improve their circumstances through education, life coaching, proper shelter, nourishment, and work. Our Vision outlines our dedicated endeavors to mold a society where each child encounters security, value, and empowerment, thereby contributing to a future that is brighter and more compassionate for everyone. Through the Partners in Parent Education Program, you can partner with us to raise awareness of the need for parent education, offer more parent education opportunities to more families, and build communities where families are strong and children are safe through the love and support of deliberate parenting.
- Income
- $7,261
- Spending
- $6,461
- Reserves
- 9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 75%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $168 spent. Our first initiative is what we now call ''Conversations on Parenting" (COP), where we provide an atmosphere for round table discussions of pertinent issues among adults. These small group meetings are hosted in homes and are usually in the form of a potluck style and virtually via zoom. We have hosted and served over 80 people in the first six months. One of the areas discussed is parenting in today's society. Any person who has parented, is parenting, or plans to parent is welcome. This is a forum where honesty and learning prevail, and a safe community is created. Individual coaching sessions are also available, as well as referrals to outside resources for further help.
- $787 spent. Our second initiative, Parenting on Purpose" (POP), a tried and tested nine week video series, by Dr. Bob Barnes, teaches and strengthens parenting skills. Each video is about 45 minutes long, there is a workbook to follow along with, and thought-provoking questions at the end that lead to a hearty discussion and a call to action. We meet in homes, libraries, and virtually. We introduced this program to 10 people within the first month. Two to Three classes are offered concurrently in groups of 6 to 8 participants at a time. The goal is to offer 10 to 12 classes per year servicing 80 to 100 participants a year. In addition, an in person annual POP Retreat is held which offers the 9-week Video Series condensed into a 3-day weekend. All videos will be shown, workbook questions completed, and discussion about each video will take place. The goal is to offer one per year servicing 30 to 40 participants a year.
- $17,214 spent. Our third initiative is our three largest fundraising events that we do every year: our Tea Party, Friendsgiving Gala, and Golf Tournament. Through these events, we are able to reach wider communities and spread our message and goals to more people who show interest in joining our cause. These events bring in our largest amount of donor contributions, as well as provide an opportunity for our team and community to come together and celebrate our organization's purpose. Year after year, the events create a space for parents and their children to come together and spend intentional time bonding and building their relationships with each other as well as their community, further accomplishing our mission as an organization. Every year, we also see growth in our organization's membership and outreach as a direct result of each event. Our fundraising initiatives help further our organization's mission by not only increasing our funding for our programs, but also by actively engaging our community in furthering their parenting education and involvement.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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