Romich Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Romich Foundation is a private foundation in Creston, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $243,579 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $48,726. 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$243,579
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$48,726
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $175,301 the year before.
66% 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 | $175,301 | 42 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $243,579 | 70 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Romich 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Romich Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 47 | $199,578 |
| Oregon | 1 | $26,288 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $9,216 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,297 |
| Indiana | 2 | $1,023 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $983 |
| Colorado | 2 | $847 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schantz Makerspace | General purposes | $48,726 |
| Joyfulcafe | General purposes | $37,759 |
| Includeability | General purposes | $34,060 |
| Guardian Group | General purposes | $26,288 |
| Norwayne Schools | Donation to middle school, music department, athletic boosters, and general funds | $12,628 |
| Daybreak Community Church | General purposes | $10,000 |
| United Way of Wayne and Holmes Co | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Aac Institute | General purposes | $7,216 |
| Ghana Beyond Subsistence | General purposes | $7,000 |
| The Counseling Center | General purposes | $7,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Wooster Community Gardens | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Triway Local Schools | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Green Local Schools | General purposes | $1,920 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation | General purposes | $1,611 |
| Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Bobcat Community Closet | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Creston Community Service Club | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General purposes | $1,297 |
| Be Strong Go on | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Bridgeway Homeschool Academy | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Craftsman Community Maker Labs Indiana | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Ican Talk Clinic | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ohio Crippled Children's Fund | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Precious Memories Forever | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Rolling Rascals | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Leschi School PTA | General purposes | $983 |
| Orrville Boys & Girls Club | General purposes | $800 |
| The Society | General purposes | $775 |
| Creston Moose Lodge | General purposes | $700 |
| Colorado Easter Seals | General purposes | $672 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General purposes | $603 |
| College of Wooster | General purposes | $600 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Wayne County | General purposes | $600 |
| American Red Cross | General purposes | $500 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | General purposes | $500 |
| NAACP | General purposes | $500 |
| New Path Pregnancy Resource Center | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry A Romich
- Margo E Broehl
Questions people ask
Does Romich Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Romich Foundation give?
$243,579 in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs Romich Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barry A Romich (President) and Margo E Broehl (Director).
What does Romich Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.