The Roche Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Roche Family Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $530,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $230,000. 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$530,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$230,000
- Assets$51.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
29% 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 | $1.5 million | 14 | $47.0 million |
| 2024 | $530,000 | 7 | $51.0 million |
How to apply
The Roche 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 The Roche Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1 | $230,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $150,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College | Unrestricted | $230,000 |
| Everyman Theatre Inc | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Nightingale-Bamford School | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Harvard Law School | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| UNC - Institute for the Arts and Humanities | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| First Tee - Greater Baltimore | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George A Roche
- Kathryn Roche Hope
- Marianne Schmitt Hellauer
Questions people ask
Does The Roche Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Roche Family Foundation give?
$530,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Roche Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George A Roche (Trustee), Kathryn Roche Hope (Trustee) and Marianne Schmitt Hellauer (Trustee).
What does The Roche Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.