Rostan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rostan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Valdese, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $679,500 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $130,000. 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$679,500
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$14.4 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $623,100 the year before.
52% 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 | $640,600 | 33 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $623,100 | 32 | $14.1 million |
| 2025 | $679,500 | 33 | $14.4 million |
How to apply
Rostan 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 Rostan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 32 | $674,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Foundation Inc | Philanthropic | $130,000 |
| Burke United Christian Ministries | Philanthropic | $122,500 |
| Appleseed Early Childhood Education Inc | Educational | $60,000 |
| Friends of the South Mountain State Park Inc | Philanthropic | $60,000 |
| Amorem Burke Hospice and Palliative Care | Philanthropic | $35,000 |
| Old Colony Players Inc | Philanthropic | $30,000 |
| Burke Council on Alcoholchem Dependency | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
| East Burke Christian Ministries | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
| Waldensian Heritage Museum | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
| Carolina Outdoor Recreation and Education | Philanthropic | $15,000 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc | Philanthropic | $15,000 |
| Foothills Conservancy of NC Inc | Philanthropic | $15,000 |
| American Waldensian Aid Society Inc | Philanthropic | $11,000 |
| Blue Ridge Community Action | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Burke County | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Olive Hill Community Economic Development | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Options Inc | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Reason Spay and Neuter | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| The Meeting Place Mission | Philanthropic | $7,500 |
| A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Big Brotherbig Sister of Western NC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Burke County Friends for Animals Inc | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church of Valdese | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Literacy Council of Burke County | Educational | $5,000 |
| Mimosa Christian Counseling Center Inc | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of Burke County | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Burke Co | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| The Mental Health Fund Inc | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Waldensian Presbyterian Church | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Animal Services Foundation | Philanthropic | $3,000 |
| Conflict Resolution Center Inc | Philanthropic | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James H Rostan
- John P Rostan III
- John Mark Rostan
Questions people ask
Does Rostan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rostan Family Foundation give?
$679,500 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rostan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James H Rostan (Director/President), John P Rostan III (Vp/Treasurer) and John Mark Rostan (Vp/Secretary).
What does Rostan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and environment and conservation.