Room & Board Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Room & Board Foundation is a private foundation in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $65,000 and the largest $4.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.5 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$65,000
- Largest grant$4.3 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $150,000 the year before.
75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $335,000 | 6 | $4.6 million |
| 2023 | $150,000 | 4 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 4 | $0 |
How to apply
Room & Board 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 Room & Board Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | $4.5 million |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Art Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $4.3 million |
| The Minnesota Land Trust | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Sharing Hands Zambia | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Minnesota | Unrestricted charitable grant | $6,175 |
Officers and trustees
- John Gabbert
- Martha Gabbert
- Ann Gabbert
- Laura Gabbert
Questions people ask
Does Room & Board Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Room & Board Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $65,000.
Who runs Room & Board Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Gabbert (President), Martha Gabbert (Secretary/Treasurer), Ann Gabbert (Director) and Laura Gabbert (Director).
What does Room & Board Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.