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James M and Louise C Roche Foundation

Preselected recipients only Aurora, Colorado · EIN 386069143

James M and Louise C Roche Foundation is a private foundation in Aurora, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,750 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $51,000 the year before.

17% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$51,00042$1.1 million
2024$50,75035$1.1 million

How to apply

James M and Louise C Roche 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 James M and Louise C Roche Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan10$17,500
Illinois8$6,000
Arizona1$5,250
Colorado3$5,000
Tennessee1$5,000
Florida2$2,500
Massachusetts3$2,000
Minnesota3$2,000
North Carolina1$2,000
Virginia1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 35 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Heard Museum
Phoenix, AZ
native american history$5,250
St Judes children's research Hospit
Memphis, TN
health care contribution$5,000
Camps for the Blind
Littleton, CO
Services for the blind$3,000
St Regis Parish
Bloomfield Hills, MI
religious contribution$2,500
Gesu Catholic Parish
Detroit, MI
religious contribution$2,500
McLaren Hospital
Petoskey, MI
health care donation$2,500
Harbor Hall Foundation
Harbor Springs, MI
addiction treatment contribution$2,000
St Vincent De Paul
harbor Springs, MI
religious contribution$2,000
Natl Alliance on Mental Illness
Arlington, VA
Mental illness support and awareness$2,000
University of Detroil Jesuit HS
Detroit, MI
educational contribution$2,000
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
Humanitarian aid$2,000
Manna Food Project
Harbor Springs, MI
Feeding the hungry contribution$1,500
Morton Plant Hospital Foundation
Clearwater, FL
health care$1,500
Brother Rice HS
Bloomfield Hills, MI
religious educational contribution$1,000
Coffee Uniting People
Tampa, FL
jobs training and inclusivity contribution$1,000
Community House Winnetka
Winnetka, IL
Youth and adult services$1,000
Holy Childhood Church
Mascoutah, IL
educational religious contribution$1,000
Most Holy Trinity Parish
Detroit, MI
religious contribution$1,000
St Joan of Arc School
Chagrin Falls, OH
educational contribution$1,000
Colorado Judicial Institute
Denver, CO
Legal justice awareness$1,000
National Brain Tumor Society
Newton, MA
medical contribution$1,000
Northwestern Medical School
Chicago, IL
Educational$1,000
Queen of Martyrs School
Evergreen Park IL, IL
Educational$1,000
Church of the Assumption
St Paul, MN
Religious contribution$1,000
Make a Pilot Foundation
Greeley, CO
Nonprofit donation$1,000
Mounds Park Academy
St Paul, MN
educational contribution$500
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
Minneapolis, MN
Religious Contribution$500
Univ of Detroit Jesuit HS
Detroit, MI
educational donation$500
Holy Cross College
Worcester, MA
educational contribution$500
International Fund for Animal Welfa
Yarmouth Port, MA
animal welfare contribution$500
Les Turner ALS Found
Skokie, IL
health care contribution$500
Mercy Home for boys and girls
chicago, IL
youth services$500
Veteran's Community Project
Kansas city, MO
veteran's support contribution$500
Wings Project Ins
Chicago, IL
Domestic violence prevention$500
Youth Services
Glenview, IL
Youth services donation$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James M and Louise C Roche Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does James M and Louise C Roche Foundation give?

$50,750 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs James M and Louise C Roche Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael Roche (Co-Trustee) and Douglas D Roche (Co-Trustee).

What does James M and Louise C Roche Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.

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