Roth Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roth Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $163,310 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $55,000. 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$163,310
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $178,360 the year before.
27% 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 | $133,634 | 28 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $178,360 | 43 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $163,310 | 34 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Roth 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 Roth Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 3 | $64,000 |
| Oregon | 17 | $52,560 |
| Idaho | 7 | $18,800 |
| Virginia | 3 | $15,150 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darby Public Schools | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Oregon Journalism Project | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Bitterroot Land Trust | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Sun Valley Writers Conference | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Casa | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| In A Landscape | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Advocates | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| World Cup Dreams Foundation(wcdf) | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | General operating support | $5,000 |
| National Cathedral School | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Oregon Food Bank | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Sun Valley Community School | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal Parish | General operating support | $1,560 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Darby Fire Department | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Wildlife Management | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Tryon Creek | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Portland Parks Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Portland Garden Club | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Riverdale School Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Hunger Coalition | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Churchville Recreation Center | General operating support | $300 |
| Sun Valley Realtors Give | General operating support | $300 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General operating support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Roth
- Jean Roth
- Benjamin D Roth
- Rebecca A Roth
Questions people ask
Does Roth Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roth Family Foundation give?
$163,310 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Roth Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Roth (President), Jean Roth (Secretary), Benjamin D Roth (Director) and Rebecca A Roth (Director).
What does Roth Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.