The Roe Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Roe Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $211,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$211,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 44 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 38 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
The Roe Foundation Inc 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 Roe Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $722,119 |
| Florida | 5 | $258,500 |
| Utah | 2 | $110,000 |
| California | 3 | $102,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $8,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mote Marine Laboratory Inc | General support | $211,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General support | $200,000 |
| Neighbors Link Corporation | General support | $111,264 |
| The American Institute for Stuttering | General support | $106,355 |
| Conservamerica | General support | $100,000 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Utah Film Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Andrew Sabin Family Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Ellis Island Honors Society | General support | $75,000 |
| Fordham University | General support | $50,000 |
| Ozuah Family Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Elon University | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Miami | General support | $25,000 |
| A1 Stigma Free Coalition | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | General support | $10,000 |
| Florida Foster Care Review | General support | $10,000 |
| Ocearch | General support | $10,000 |
| One World One Vision | General support | $10,000 |
| Outward Bound Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The South Fork Natural History Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| The Studios of Key West | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Bugatti Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Each One Counts Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Sprout Society | General support | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Natal Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Fund for the City of New York | General support | $2,500 |
| Life Time Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| One Track Mind Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | General support | $2,500 |
| Sparkyouth NYC | General support | $2,500 |
| The Cell Theatre Co | General support | $2,500 |
| Young Musicians Unite | General support | $2,500 |
| Maya's Hope Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Ne'eman Foundation USA | General support | $1,000 |
| The Friendship Paddle | General support | $1,000 |
| The National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg Manocherian
- John Manocherian
- Scott Solomon
- Jed Manocherian
Questions people ask
Does The Roe Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Roe Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Roe Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Greg Manocherian (Dir/Pres), John Manocherian (Vice Pres), Scott Solomon (Officer) and Jed Manocherian (Dir/Sec'y).
What does The Roe Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.