The Roros Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Roros Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $418,750 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$418,750
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $435,500 the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 | $435,500 | 37 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $418,750 | 38 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
The Roros 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 The Roros Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $223,750 |
| Tennessee | 31 | $189,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller International | Support of greatest need | $150,000 |
| Adventure Science Museum | Annual fund and the mars rover exhib | $35,000 |
| Inst of Classical Architecture | Qualifying student's tuition | $26,250 |
| Grand Central Atelier | Students scholarship | $25,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Support for operations | $20,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School | Support for operations | $20,000 |
| The New School | Roros endowed scholarship | $12,500 |
| Achilles International | Support of organization's greatest n | $10,000 |
| Casa Inc | Support of organization's volunteers | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Middle TN | Operations & construction efforts | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt Univ School of Nursing | Support of the annual fund | $5,000 |
| The Porch | Prison outreach program | $5,000 |
| The Family Center | Prevention of child abuse | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Support of the greatest need | $5,000 |
| Overbrook School | Capital renovations | $5,000 |
| Nurture the Next | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Katie's Helping Hand | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Jade Pasley Family Assistance Fund | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Jackson County Imagination Library | Operations of dolly parton library | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Operations & construction efforts | $5,000 |
| Gilda's Club Nashville | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | Support for ongoing operations | $5,000 |
| Edwards Pediatric Meningitis FD | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Nashville Classical Charter School | Educational & instructional activity | $4,500 |
| Lead Public Schools | Educational & instructional activity | $4,500 |
| Intrepid College Prep Charter Sch | Educational & instructional activity | $4,500 |
| Vu Jean & Alexander Heard Libr | Support for operations | $3,500 |
| Friends of Harvard Celtic Studies | Activities of celtic studies dept | $3,500 |
| Friends of Cordell Hull Lake | Support for ongoing operations | $3,000 |
| Center for Living & Learng | Ongoing residential care & job tra | $2,000 |
| Ensworth School | Support of library operations | $2,000 |
| Streetsolid Industries | Youth development & prison outreach | $2,000 |
| Belcourt Theatre Inc | Support for ongoing activities | $2,000 |
| B E Academy for Girls | Educational & instructional activity | $2,000 |
| Goodwill Industrie of Middle TN | Support of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Westmeade Elementary Ptaptsa | Ongoing operations & activities | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc K Stengel
- Eric L Stengel
- Christian S Stengel
Questions people ask
Does The Roros Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Roros Foundation give?
$418,750 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Roros Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marc K Stengel (President), Eric L Stengel (V-P/Sec) and Christian S Stengel (Vice Preside).
What does The Roros Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.