Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Warsaw, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $116,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$116,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $94,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $94,000 | 15 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $116,000 | 16 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Richard W and Irene Rooker 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 Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 3 | $30,000 |
| California | 3 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ada High School | General | $10,000 |
| National History Day | General operating | $10,000 |
| Old Fort Niagara Assoc Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Access to Achievement Education Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| KCV Cycling Club Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| National History Day | General operating | $10,000 |
| Indiana Historical Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau | General support | $10,000 |
| Fremont High School | General support | $10,000 |
| May Dugan Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Camp Taylor Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lifesource | For terri opp memorial golf | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General support | $2,000 |
| Rails to Trails | General support | $2,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard A Rooker
- Marcia Lee
- Gretchen Parenteau
Questions people ask
Does Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation give?
$116,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard A Rooker (Co-Trustee), Marcia Lee (Co-Trustee) and Gretchen Parenteau (Co-Trustee).
What does Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.