Kathryn Rose Foundation
Accepts applications
Kathryn Rose Foundation is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $178,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $89,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$178,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$89,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,591 the year before.
50% 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 | $110,000 | 11 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $149,591 | 8 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $178,000 | 2 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathryn Rose Foundation P O Box 20124, Greensboro, NC 27420 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 274-5471 |
| What to submit | The foundation will make grants to other organizations that are classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the code, and are classified as public charities under section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) of the code. Grantee organizations will be selected by the directors. Prior to approving a distribution, the foundation will obtain evidence of the grantee organization's section 501(c)(3) public charity status. The foundation will require grantees to provide final reports and, for multi-year grants, annual reports describing how the grant funds were used for their intended purposes. The foundation will also review financial statements of the grantee organizations on a regular basis. The foundation will maintain a distributions ledger listing, inter alia, the dates of all distributions, the organizations to which the distributions are made, and the amount of the distributions. |
What Kathryn Rose Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $150,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $28,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy of Charlotte | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $150,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Niles | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $28,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Marburger
- Debra Marburger
- Emily Hobbs Miller
- Gloria Thurman
- Andre Thurman
Questions people ask
Does Kathryn Rose Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kathryn Rose Foundation give?
$178,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $89,000.
Who runs Kathryn Rose Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy Marburger (Director and President), Debra Marburger (Director and VP), Emily Hobbs Miller (Director and Secretary) and Gloria Thurman (Director and Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kathryn Rose Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.