Rooney Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rooney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,505 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$30,505
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $10,000 | 2 | $140,218 |
| 2025 | $30,505 | 3 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Rooney 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 Rooney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $30,505 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Sports for Kids Inc | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Dallas Animal Services | General operating fund | $505 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy P Rooney
- Mary Massman Rooney
- Joseph Rooney
Questions people ask
Does Rooney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rooney Family Foundation give?
$30,505 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rooney Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy P Rooney (Secretary-Treasurer-Director), Mary Massman Rooney (President-Director) and Joseph Rooney (Director).
What does Rooney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and animals.