Ro Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ro Family Foundation is a private foundation in Medway, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $215,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$215,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $175,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $175,000 | 32 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $215,500 | 36 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Ro 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 Ro Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | $185,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Horse Association | Charity | $25,000 |
| Abortion Rights Fund of Western MA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Bay State Health | Charity | $15,000 |
| Cooley Dickinson Hospital | Charity | $15,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Hampshire County | Charity | $10,000 |
| Safe Passage Inc | Charity | $10,000 |
| The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts | Charity | $10,000 |
| Treehouse Foundation | Charity | $10,000 |
| Tapestry Health Systems | Charity | $8,000 |
| Community Action Pioneer Valley | Charity | $7,500 |
| Northampton Neighbors | Charity | $7,500 |
| Behavioral Health Network Inc | Charity | $6,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Franklin County | Charity | $5,000 |
| Cisa | Charity | $5,000 |
| Franklin County's YMCA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Diffvelopment | Charity | $5,000 |
| Lifepath Inc | Charity | $5,000 |
| New England Public Media | Charity | $5,000 |
| Northampton Survival Center | Charity | $5,000 |
| Servicenet | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Hampshire County YMCA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Williston Northampton School - DEI | Charity | $5,000 |
| Dakin Humane Society | Charity | $3,000 |
| Holyoke Hockey Club | Charity | $3,000 |
| Franklin County Land Trust | Charity | $2,500 |
| Jam Cycling Fund | Charity | $2,500 |
| Kestrel Land Trust | Charity | $2,500 |
| Northampton Arts Council | Charity | $2,500 |
| Amherst A Better Chance | Charity | $2,000 |
| Northampton Community Music Center | Charity | $2,000 |
| Center for New Americans | Charity | $1,500 |
| Pioneer Valley Workers Center Inc | Charity | $1,500 |
| Franklin County Youth Hockey Association | Charity | $1,000 |
| Shakespeare & Company | Charity | $1,000 |
| Stone Soup | Charity | $1,000 |
| Northampton Jazz Festival | Charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Loraine B Millman
- Paul D Carlan
- Margaret A Carlan
- David A Werlich
- Sarah Carlan
- Jovan James
Questions people ask
Does Ro Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ro Family Foundation give?
$215,500 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ro Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Loraine B Millman (Trustee), Paul D Carlan (Trustee, Treasurer, Secret), Margaret A Carlan (Trustee) and David A Werlich (Administrative & Tax Offic) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ro Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and youth programs.