Roper Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Roper Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,868 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$39,868
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $39,868 | 8 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Roper Foundation Inc 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 Roper Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $27,320 |
| Florida | 2 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $548 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Method Ch Common Groun | To provide food and supplies for school-aged children in the area. | $10,000 |
| Cherokee County Sharing Center | To provide quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity. | $7,320 |
| Murphy Adventist Christian School | To provide quality education and prepare children for success in life. | $5,000 |
| Resurrection House | To empower the homeless through programs and services. | $5,000 |
| Murphy Adventist Christian School | To provide quality education in a Christ-filled environment. | $5,000 |
| Individual | To provide options and care at health centers and virtually. | $4,000 |
| Individual | To provide food, clothing and showers to homeless. | $3,000 |
| RememberUsOrg | To provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainians living in war zones. | $548 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Roper
Questions people ask
Does Roper Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roper Foundation Inc give?
$39,868 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Roper Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Wendy Roper (President).
What does Roper Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and youth programs.