Collin and Joanna Roche Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Collin and Joanna Roche Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $645,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$645,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$37.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 2 | $11.5 million |
| 2025 | $645,000 | 14 | $37.2 million |
How to apply
Collin and Joanna Roche 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 Collin and Joanna Roche Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $350,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| American Federation for Children Growth Fund Inc | Any scholarship assistance Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| American Federation for Children Growth Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Cato Institute | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Freedom House Inc | Grant for Freedom House's support of political prisoners | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | School of Kinesiology | $25,000 |
| Williams College | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| East Hampton Historical Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harbour Island Outreach Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Rams
- Collin Roche
- Joanna J Roche
Questions people ask
Does Collin and Joanna Roche Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Collin and Joanna Roche Family Foundation give?
$645,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Collin and Joanna Roche Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Rams (Treas), Collin Roche (Pres, Dir) and Joanna J Roche (Sec).
What does Collin and Joanna Roche Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.