Roles Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roles Family Foundation is a private foundation in Prior Lake, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $366,360 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$366,360
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $254,360 the year before.
29% 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 | $249,360 | 20 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $254,360 | 17 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $366,360 | 21 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Roles 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 Roles Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $242,860 |
| Missouri | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $26,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $14,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $11,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hosanna Church | Ellilta women at risk and not abandoned' program support | $85,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Program support | $30,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Program support | $28,000 |
| St David's Center | Program support | $26,000 |
| MN Wishes and More | Program support | $19,000 |
| Lifeworks | Program support | $16,000 |
| Hopekids | Program support | $15,000 |
| McKenna Claire Foundation | Program support | $15,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Warrior fitness and substance program program support | $15,000 |
| African Children Today | Program support | $14,860 |
| Housing First MN Foundation | Program support | $14,000 |
| Operation Underground Railroad (Our) | Program support | $14,000 |
| Best Buddies | Program support | $12,000 |
| Fraser | Program support | $12,000 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | Program support | $12,000 |
| C4 Foundation | Program support | $11,000 |
| Transverse Myletis | Program support | $11,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Program support | $5,500 |
| Giving Back Outdoors | Program support | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Tough Like Tighe | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas M Roles
- Kari L Roles
- Lisa M Tonn
- Madison Roles
- Shelby Graf
Questions people ask
Does Roles Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roles Family Foundation give?
$366,360 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs Roles Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas M Roles (President), Kari L Roles (Secretary), Lisa M Tonn (Treasurer) and Madison Roles (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Roles Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.