Roripaugh Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roripaugh Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,936 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,286 and the largest $24,000. 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$89,936
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,286
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,366 the year before.
50% 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 | $40,952 | 15 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $72,366 | 18 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $89,936 | 24 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Roripaugh 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 Roripaugh Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $79,609 |
| Washington | 2 | $4,266 |
| Alaska | 2 | $3,371 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $850 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $340 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temecula Dollars for Scholars | Roripaugh Scholarship Fund | $24,000 |
| Santa Rosa Plateau Foundation | TO PURCHASE Windows and screens on the mobile AND Program Support | $10,000 |
| Dorland Mountain Arts Colony Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,560 |
| Temecula Valley Writers Illustrators Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,560 |
| Women Organizing Women Inc | To support the mobile kitchen | $7,000 |
| Accessity | to support Temecula Valley Programs; startup and growing small businesses, individualized technical assistance to an estimated 60 entrepreneurs, Host 4-6 free workshops with education on access to capital, marketing, hiring employees, create and retain 12 jobs in the Temecula Valley | $5,000 |
| Inland Valley Symphony | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Pearl Center for Creative Arts Inc | Refurbishment of the railcar | $4,000 |
| Kettle Falls Community Chest | FUNDS FOR the Kettle Falls Food Bank | $2,133 |
| Mat-Su Pickleball Club | General & Unrestricted | $2,133 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska I | Planned Parenthood Alaska | $2,133 |
| Reservoir Church | General & Unrestricted | $1,333 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,238 |
| Animal Friends of the Valley Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,133 |
| Make Music Right | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pachamama Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Omf International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $850 |
| Hemet Hospice Volunteers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $800 |
| Reach the Valley | General & Unrestricted | $800 |
| Ramona Humane Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $640 |
| Valley Restart Shelter | General & Unrestricted | $533 |
| Converge | Philippines Bohol Mission FUND | $500 |
| Home School Legal Defense Association | General & Unrestricted | $340 |
| Novo Mission Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah K T Cimino
- Rorianna P Draper
- Rebecca M Farnbach
- Tom Huntington
- Dana L Kennedy
- Jim Q Marsh
- Leslie C Roripaugh
Questions people ask
Does Roripaugh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roripaugh Family Foundation give?
$89,936 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,286.
Who runs Roripaugh Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah K T Cimino (Dir), Rorianna P Draper (Dir), Rebecca M Farnbach (Dir) and Tom Huntington (Dir, Treas) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Roripaugh Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.