Romana Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Romana Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Barrington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,349 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $8,020 and the largest $38,012. 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$100,349
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$8,020
- Largest grant$38,012
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $99,025 the year before.
43% 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 | $95,998 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $99,025 | 7 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $100,349 | 7 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Romana Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Romana Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | $40,233 |
| Illinois | 3 | $35,943 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri - Columbia | Higher education | $38,012 |
| St Catherine of Siena | Charitable support | $17,623 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdioceses of Chicago | Charitable support | $10,300 |
| Barrington Youth & Family Services | Charitable support | $8,020 |
| Creighton University | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Acms Foundation | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Regional High School | Charitable support | $2,221 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy M Campbell
- James Hulshof
- Allison Barnum
- Brooke Campbell
Questions people ask
Does Romana Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Romana Charitable Foundation give?
$100,349 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $8,020.
Who runs Romana Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tracy M Campbell (Executive Di), James Hulshof (Director), Allison Barnum (Director) and Brooke Campbell (Director).
What does Romana Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.