The Roger I & Ruth B Macfarlane Fndn
Accepts applications
The Roger I & Ruth B Macfarlane Fndn is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$42.3 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
92% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 13 | $39.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 13 | $42.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Roger I Ruth B Marcfarlane 1909 Via Visalia, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 418-7414 |
| What to submit | By written request |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $922,137 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $325,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $325,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Join Freeworld Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| North Carolina Justice Center | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Better Block Foundation | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Building Skills Partnership | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Center for Natural Lands Management | General operating support | $222,137 |
| New North Carolina Project | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Watch Duty | General operating support | $75,000 |
| St Margarets House | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Angel Flight South Central | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | Charitable purposes - fispro project | $50,000 |
| Make Good Inc | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Eastern Sierra Arts Alliance | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Our Stories Our Future Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Dominguez-Arms
- Roger I Macfarlane
- Ruth B Macfarlane
- Taryn Macfarlane
- Alex Macfarlane
- Katherine Meyer
- Jessica Macfarlane
Questions people ask
Does The Roger I & Ruth B Macfarlane Fndn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Roger I & Ruth B Macfarlane Fndn give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Roger I & Ruth B Macfarlane Fndn?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Dominguez-Arms (Executive Director (As of 06/24)), Roger I Macfarlane (Trustee), Ruth B Macfarlane (Trustee) and Taryn Macfarlane (Board Chair, Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.