The Jack Roth Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jack Roth Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pacific Palisades, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.2 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 14 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 20 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
The Jack Roth Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $1.3 million |
| California | 11 | $1.1 million |
| Colorado | 3 | $120,000 |
| New York | 2 | $95,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA | Community support | $1.3 million |
| Claremont Institute | Community support | $450,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Community support | $400,000 |
| Steamboat Institute | Community support | $100,000 |
| Unreported Story Society | Community support | $100,000 |
| Gatestone Institute | Community support | $70,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center | Community support | $36,000 |
| Association of Threat Assessment Professionals | Community support | $30,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute | Community support | $25,000 |
| Lex Rex Institute | Community support | $20,000 |
| Assistance League of Los Angeles | Community support | $15,000 |
| For Purpose Foundation | Community support | $15,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | Community support | $13,300 |
| Bear's Foundation | Community support | $10,000 |
| Giving Kitchen Inc | Community support | $10,000 |
| Proclaiming Justice to the Nations | Community support | $10,000 |
| Save the Persecuted Christians | Community support | $10,000 |
| The Center for Security Policy | Community support | $10,000 |
| Richstone Family Center | Community support | $5,000 |
| PHD Productions LLC | Community support | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Arlynn Whittaker
Questions people ask
Does The Jack Roth Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jack Roth Charitable Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs The Jack Roth Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arlynn Whittaker (Ceo).