The Rolander Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Rolander Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wake Forest, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $343,430 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $31,900. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$343,430
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$31,900
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $323,200 the year before.
19% 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 | $263,000 | 33 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $323,200 | 33 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $343,430 | 37 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephen B Rolander 1405 Feathery Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 696-8045, rolosbr@aol.com |
| What to submit | A letter containing information regarding the request. |
What The Rolander Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $58,030 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 20 | $172,400 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $49,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $19,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $9,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Engagd Youth Program | Public assistance | $31,900 |
| City Kids Wilderness Project | Public assistance | $20,000 |
| Community in Schools of Chatham County | Public assistance | $20,000 |
| Petey Greene Prisoner Assistance Program | Public assistance | $20,000 |
| St Michaels Episcopal Church | Religious | $20,000 |
| Core | Public assistance | $15,000 |
| Helene Foundation | Public assistance | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Public assistance | $15,000 |
| Cora - Snap Food Pantry | Public assistance | $10,000 |
| Evergreen Community Charter School | Public assistance | $10,000 |
| Miracle League of the Triangle | Public assistance | $10,000 |
| The United Way Asheville & Buncaombe | Public assistance | $10,000 |
| Center for Child & Family Health | Public assistance | $9,000 |
| NC Arts in Action | Public assistance | $9,000 |
| World Food Program USA | Public assistance | $9,000 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC | Public assistance | $8,400 |
| Playful Mindset | Public assistance | $7,500 |
| First Assist | Public assistance | $7,500 |
| Greenwood College School | Educational | $7,500 |
| NC Outward Bound | Public assistance | $6,000 |
| Princeton in Africa | Public assistance | $6,000 |
| Alexander Family YMCA | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Casa - Kings Ridge | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Doctor's Without Borders | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Figs of Wake County | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Friends of Liberia | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Harrelson Center | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Keys | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Lower Cape Fear Diaper Bank | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Safe Child | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Step Up Ministry | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Voices Together | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Esteamed Coffee | Public assistance | $5,000 |
| Association for Community Living | Public assistance | $4,000 |
| Community Link | Public assistance | $4,000 |
| North York Harvest Food Bank | Public assistance | $3,630 |
Officers and trustees
- C Arthur Rolander III
- Nancy R Leroy
- William B Leroy
- Stephen B Rolander
- Stephen C Leroy
- W Scott Leroy
- Tracy V Howe
- Mary Elizabeth Picher
Questions people ask
Does The Rolander Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Rolander Family Foundation give?
$343,430 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Rolander Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C Arthur Rolander III (Director), Nancy R Leroy (Vice President), William B Leroy (Director) and Stephen B Rolander (President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Rolander Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and education.