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Steve and Kaayla Roth Foundation

Preselected recipients only South Gate, California · EIN 836498500

Steve and Kaayla Roth Foundation is a private foundation in South Gate, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $16,000 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$244,7008$99,357
2024$16,0002$93,208
2025$12,5003$91,690

How to apply

Steve and Kaayla Roth 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Steve and Kaayla Roth Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$10,000
Utah1$1,500
District of Columbia1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Los Angeles, CA
General operations$10,000
Hillcrest Scholarship Program
Sandy, UT
General operations$1,500
Smile Train
Washington, DC
General operations$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Steve and Kaayla Roth Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Steve and Kaayla Roth Foundation give?

$12,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs Steve and Kaayla Roth Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Steven Roth (Trustee) and Kaayla Roth (Trustee).

What does Steve and Kaayla Roth Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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