Roney Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Concho, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$225,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $180,000 the year before.
61% 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 | $190,000 | 20 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 22 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $225,000 | 23 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Roney Family Foundation 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.
What Roney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 11 | $97,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona College of Vet Medicine | June memorial scholarship | $30,000 |
| Tails of Gray | General program support | $15,000 |
| Lancaster SPCA | General program support | $15,000 |
| Reed's Rescue | General program support | $15,000 |
| Mayday Pit Bull Rescue | General program support | $15,000 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | General program support | $15,000 |
| The Old Mutt Hut | General program support | $15,000 |
| Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuar | Medical & enrichment | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | General program support | $10,000 |
| Ghost Town Dog Rescue | General program support | $10,000 |
| Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center | General program support | $10,000 |
| Live Like Roo | General program support | $10,000 |
| Tombstone Small Animal Shelter | General program support | $7,000 |
| Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue | Medical & behavioral | $5,000 |
| Great Spirit Animal Sanctuary | General program support | $5,000 |
| Barking Lot Rescue | General program support | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish America | General program support | $5,000 |
| Mr Ballen Foundation | General program support | $5,000 |
| Saving Paws Rescue Az | General program support | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | General program support | $5,000 |
| Street Dog Coalition | General program support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Holbrook Animal Shelter | General program support | $5,000 |
| Under the Same Sun | General program support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary T Roney
- Chelsea Roney
- Mary K Roney
Questions people ask
Does Roney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roney Family Foundation give?
$225,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Roney Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary T Roney (Pres Secy), Chelsea Roney (Director) and Mary K Roney (Director).
What does Roney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and food and hunger.