Roehl Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roehl Family Foundation is a private foundation in Maple Plain, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $756,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $12,250 and the largest $100,000. 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$756,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$12,250
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$18.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $654,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $636,500 | 38 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $654,000 | 36 | $16.9 million |
| 2025 | $756,000 | 36 | $18.4 million |
How to apply
Roehl 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 Roehl Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 19 | $504,000 |
| Iowa | 5 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $15,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $12,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey High School | Education | $100,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Insititue | Research | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Poverty/housing | $60,000 |
| SW Options for Women | Health & education | $60,000 |
| Iccdf - Chat la Romana School | Education | $35,000 |
| Elwa Ministries Association | Healthcare | $30,000 |
| Wildwood Hills Ranch | Health & outreach to at-risk childre | $25,000 |
| New Life Family Services | Adoption assistance | $22,000 |
| American Red Cross | Health | $20,000 |
| Crescent Love | Health | $20,000 |
| Hope Academy | Education | $19,000 |
| Ridgeview Foundation - Scholarship | Education | $16,000 |
| Des Moines Christian School | Education | $15,000 |
| Elevate Life | Pro life services / health | $15,000 |
| Rape Abuse & Incest National Netwo | Awareness of abuse | $15,000 |
| Ampersand Families | Adoption assistance | $13,000 |
| Freedom for Youth Ministries | Outreach education | $12,500 |
| Joppa Outreach Inc | Helping homelessness | $12,500 |
| Josephine Sculpture Park | Community art education | $12,000 |
| Against Malaria Foundation | Health awareness | $10,000 |
| American Refugee Committee | Health | $10,000 |
| Avivo | Health | $10,000 |
| Change Course | Career training | $10,000 |
| Community Solutions | Homelessness | $10,000 |
| Days for Girls | Feminine hygeine | $10,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Fighting poverty | $10,000 |
| My Very Own Bed | Poverty outreach | $10,000 |
| New Horizon Foundation | Outreach | $10,000 |
| Oll - Grace Family Center | Food shelf & clothing | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | Education | $10,000 |
| Source Ministries | Fighting poverty & health | $10,000 |
| Stages Theater Co | Education/children's theater | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Veteran assistance | $10,000 |
| Global Ie | Education | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Clothing & homelessness | $5,000 |
| Plymouth Covenant Church | Education | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Roehl
- Gerald Roehl
Questions people ask
Does Roehl Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roehl Family Foundation give?
$756,000 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $12,250.
Who runs Roehl Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine Roehl (Trustee) and Gerald Roehl (Trustee).
What does Roehl Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.