Roesch Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Roesch Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $135,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,000 | 9 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 9 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 9 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Roesch Family Charitable Trust 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 Roesch Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upmc Cancer Center | Program support | $35,000 |
| Creating Pittsburgh Tomorrow Inc | Project/program support | $25,000 |
| The Children's Home of Pittsburgh | Program support | $15,000 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater | Program support | $10,000 |
| Westmoreland Museum of Natural Art | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Program support | $10,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children of Erie | Program support | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | Program support | $5,000 |
| Frick Art and Historical Center | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Ferguson
- Fifth Third Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Roesch Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roesch Family Charitable Trust give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Roesch Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists James Ferguson (Co-Trustee) and Fifth Third Bank N A (Co-Trustee).
What does Roesch Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and youth programs.