The Roland Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Roland Family Foundation is a private foundation in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,681 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $29,589. 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$87,681
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$29,589
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $67,045 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $67,821 | 38 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $67,045 | 37 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $87,681 | 30 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Roland 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 The Roland Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $33,889 |
| Florida | 3 | $19,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $15,557 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 3 | $4,060 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,175 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,600 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | Charitable purpose grant | $29,589 |
| Elks of Ridgefield Park | Charitable purpose grant | $14,557 |
| Kayla Strong Foundation Inc | Charitable purpose grant | $13,000 |
| Project Veritas | Charitable purpose grant | $6,000 |
| Cure GMT Foundation | Charitable purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Sloan Kettering Memorial Hosp | Charitable purpose grant | $3,500 |
| O'Keefe Media Group | Charitable purpose grant | $3,175 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable purpose grant | $2,600 |
| Institute for Ed Achievement | Charitable purpose grant | $1,500 |
| Jamboree Scholarship Foundation | Charitable purpose grant | $1,050 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Charitable purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation | Charitable purpose grant | $1,000 |
| US Air Force 514 FSS Fund | Charitable purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer Disease Research | Charitable purpose grant | $500 |
| Capital Research Center | Charitable purpose grant | $500 |
| Humane Society - Tracy | Charitable purpose grant | $500 |
| Judicial Watch | Charitable purpose grant | $500 |
| PMC Jimmy Fund | Charitable purpose grant | $500 |
| Tom Coughlin Jay Fund | Charitable purpose grant | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable purpose grant | $428 |
| National Center for Public Policy Research | Charitable purpose grant | $250 |
| Franklin Lakes Police | Charitable purpose grant | $150 |
| Special Olympics | Charitable purpose grant | $150 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable purpose grant | $132 |
| Covenant House | Charitable purpose grant | $100 |
| Franklin Lakes Fire Department | Charitable purpose grant | $100 |
| Heritage Action | Charitable purpose grant | $100 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Charitable purpose grant | $100 |
| Shriners Research | Charitable purpose grant | $100 |
| US Justice Fdn | Charitable purpose grant | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry R Roland
- Kevin Roland
- Tracy Alexander
Questions people ask
Does The Roland Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Roland Family Foundation give?
$87,681 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Roland Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerry R Roland (Trustee), Kevin Roland (Trustee) and Tracy Alexander (Trustee).
What does The Roland Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and community development.