Rome Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Rome Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,149 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $4,030. 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$20,149
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$4,030
- Assets$633,985
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $25,292 the year before.
17% 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 | $25,912 | 28 | $577,801 |
| 2024 | $25,292 | 23 | $621,282 |
| 2025 | $20,149 | 23 | $633,985 |
How to apply
Rome Charitable Trust 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 Rome Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $12,892 |
| Colorado | 6 | $2,357 |
| New York | 4 | $2,109 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,290 |
| Illinois | 1 | $800 |
| Missouri | 1 | $501 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr | Hospital | $4,030 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife | Respect & promote elder | $4,030 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Care for the vulnerable | $2,015 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew Universit | Strengthen hebrew | $1,209 |
| Kehillath Israel | General operating | $1,007 |
| Jewish Family Childrens Svc | General operating | $1,007 |
| Feeding America | General operating | $800 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating | $790 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | General operating | $604 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | General operating | $501 |
| American Red Cross | General operating | $500 |
| Rocky Mountain Womens Film | General operating | $500 |
| Boston University | Scholarship | $403 |
| National Jewish Health | Medical research | $403 |
| Casa of the Pikes Peak Region | General operating | $400 |
| Cancer Research Institute | General operating | $300 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General operating | $300 |
| Childrens Literacy Center | General operating | $300 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General operating | $300 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General operating | $200 |
| WGBH | General operating | $200 |
| Rural America Initiatives | General operating | $200 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | General operating | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Boston Trust Inv Mgmt Co
- Joan Rome Successor Co-Trustee
Questions people ask
Does Rome Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rome Charitable Trust give?
$20,149 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Rome Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Boston Trust Inv Mgmt Co (Co-Trustee) and Joan Rome Successor Co-Trustee (Co-Trustee).
What does Rome Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.