The Roessner Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Roessner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Harwich Port, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $680,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$680,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $650,000 the year before.
39% of its 2025 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 | $657,000 | 43 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $650,000 | 33 | $14.8 million |
| 2025 | $680,000 | 28 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
The Roessner Family 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 The Roessner Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $360,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $200,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $120,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Vermont Children's Trust Foundation | Charitable | $120,000 |
| Mental Health Collaborative Inc | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Friendship Home Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nativity School of Worcester | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Homeless Prevention Council | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Avow Hospice Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cape Cod Children's Place | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Chapter Health Foundation for the Benefit of Hope Healthcare | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Charity for Change | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Chatham Marconi Maritime | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Family Promise Metrowest | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hopkinton CC Charitable Fund | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hopkinton Center for the Arts | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of SW | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Make A Wish Massachusetts | Charitable | $15,000 |
| One Mission | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Pleasant Bay Community Boating | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Arc of the Greater Brockton | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Cape Cod Tech Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Children's Room | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cape Cod Children's Museum | Charitable | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs | Charitable | $10,000 |
| YMCA Cape Cod | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Golden Paws Assistant Dog | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John K Roessner III
- Nancy Roessner King
- Susan Roessner Domski
Questions people ask
Does The Roessner Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Roessner Family Foundation Inc give?
$680,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Roessner Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John K Roessner III (President and Treasurer), Nancy Roessner King (Secretary) and Susan Roessner Domski (Executive Director).
What does The Roessner Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.