Room at the Inn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Room at the Inn Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,250 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $40,000. 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$86,250
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,600 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $70,900 | 20 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $72,600 | 20 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $86,250 | 22 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Room at the Inn 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 Room at the Inn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $48,000 |
| New York | 3 | $10,500 |
| California | 3 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $4,750 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Religious Teachers Filippini Care for Foreign Missions | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Cnewa | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Birth Haven | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| SF LGBT Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Faith Appeal | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Fbi Agents Association Memorial College Fund | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Ny Presbyterian Ms Children's Hospital Nicu | General purpose | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General purpose | $2,500 |
| St William Catholic Church | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Gubbio Project | General purpose | $2,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Holy Spirit School | General purpose | $1,000 |
| National Association for Down Syndrome | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Religious Teachers Filippini Care for Retired Sisters | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Shrine of St Jude Thaddeus | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Villa Walsh Academy | General purpose | $1,000 |
| West End House Camp | General purpose | $1,000 |
| National Right to Life | General purpose | $500 |
| St Matthew House | General purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Kate Johnson
- Erin M Grant
- Jennifer J Pasieka
- Cristin M Jacobs
- Gregory L Johnson
- Kathleen M Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Room at the Inn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Room at the Inn Foundation give?
$86,250 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Room at the Inn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Kate Johnson (Co-President), Erin M Grant (Co-President), Jennifer J Pasieka (Co-President) and Cristin M Jacobs (Co-President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Room at the Inn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.