The Roxe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Roxe Foundation is a private foundation in Woodbridge, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $83,647 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,900. 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$83,647
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,900
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $106,696 the year before.
18% 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 | $92,388 | 47 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $106,696 | 43 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $83,647 | 38 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Roxe 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 Roxe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 15 | $40,440 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $15,572 |
| Florida | 5 | $13,166 |
| New York | 8 | $7,684 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $1,285 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Rev Paul Murphy | General purpose | $15,900 |
| Diocese of Bridgeport Bishop's Appeal Foundations in Education | General purpose | $13,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General purpose | $7,602 |
| Duke Univ-Fuqua School of Bus | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | General purpose | $4,750 |
| Holy Cross | General purpose | $4,200 |
| Order of Malta American Assoc | General purpose | $3,900 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | General purpose | $2,770 |
| Malta House | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Vbma-Athena Society | General purpose | $1,700 |
| Quail Valley Charities | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Princeton University | General purpose | $1,310 |
| Riverside Theatre | General purpose | $1,016 |
| At Home in Darien | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Darien Library | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Darien YMCA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| English Speaking Union | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Naval War College Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| One West 54th Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Orchestra Lumos | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Holy Family Annual Fund | General purpose | $700 |
| Princeton Quadrangle Club Foundation | General purpose | $500 |
| Wee Burn Mac Mannis Scholarship | General purpose | $500 |
| Noroton Heights Fire Department | General purpose | $300 |
| Darien Police Assoc | General purpose | $250 |
| Waveny Park Conservancy | General purpose | $200 |
| The Preservation Society of Newport County | General purpose | $160 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | General purpose | $150 |
| The Frick Collection | General purpose | $130 |
| Newport Historical Society | General purpose | $125 |
| The Met Museum of Art | General purpose | $103 |
| Mass Mo Ca | General purpose | $100 |
| The Clark Art Institute | General purpose | $100 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General purpose | $91 |
| Bruce Museum | General purpose | $90 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Vassiliou
- Joseph D Roxe
Questions people ask
Does The Roxe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Roxe Foundation give?
$83,647 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Roxe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Teresa Vassiliou (Executive Manager) and Joseph D Roxe (Trustee/Chm).
What does The Roxe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.