The Roop Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Roop Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$14,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$196,306
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $10,000 | 1 | $186,110 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 5 | $196,306 |
How to apply
| Contact | Barbara W and Stephen R Roop 43 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 723-9137 |
| What to submit | Applications are usually in the form of a letter |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $9,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tides Foundation | Social justice programs | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Poor program | $5,000 |
| Movement Voter Project the Tides Foundation | Social justice programs | $2,000 |
| Beverly Booystraps | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Clean Air Task | Environmental programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara W Roop
- Stephen R Roop
Questions people ask
Does The Roop Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Roop Charitable Foundation give?
$14,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Roop Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara W Roop (Trustee/As Needed) and Stephen R Roop (Trustee/As Needed).