The Roller-Bottimore Foundation
Accepts applications
The Roller-Bottimore Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $677,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $84,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$677,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$84,500
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $444,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $586,450 | 13 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $444,000 | 12 | $13.0 million |
| 2025 | $677,500 | 14 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Orran L Brown 15 Tapoan Rd, Richmond, VA 23226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 521-7201 |
| What to submit | ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION AFTER ESTABLISHING A PORTAL ACCOUNT AT www.rollerbottimorefoundation.org GRANT GUIDELINES ARE ON THE WEBSITE. |
| Deadlines | May 1 and november 1 |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO IRC SECTION 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS; COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA LOCATION PREFERENCE; EMPHASIS ON HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND LOCAL HISTORY |
What The Roller-Bottimore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 13 | $654,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $23,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory & Henry University | Restoration of historic | $84,500 |
| Science Museum of Virginia Foundation | Preserving richmond's train | $75,000 |
| Friends of Hollywood Cemetery | Restoration of historic | $75,000 |
| National Soc of Colonial Dames of Va | Restoration of wilton's | $75,000 |
| Branch Museum of Design | Ornamental plaster | $75,000 |
| Memorial Fdn of the Germanna Colonies in Virginia | Restoration work on | $60,000 |
| Lyric Council Inc | Venue facade & roof repairs | $50,000 |
| The Menokin Foundation | Brick & mortar project of | $50,000 |
| Venture Richmond Inc | Preservation of browns | $25,000 |
| Mariners' Museum | Preserve photos & films in | $25,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Outlands greenhouse project | $23,000 |
| Virginia War Memorial Foundation | Transcribing oral hisories | $20,000 |
| William & Mary Foundation | Expanding history at | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Historic Christ Church | Entablature conservation | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John L McElroy III
- Orran L Brown
- Coleen Butler Rodriguez
- Ashleigh Brewer
- Margaret K Turner
- Matson Roberts
- Harold Williams
Questions people ask
Does The Roller-Bottimore Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1 and november 1.
How much does The Roller-Bottimore Foundation give?
$677,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Roller-Bottimore Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John L McElroy III (Treasurer), Orran L Brown (President), Coleen Butler Rodriguez (Secretary) and Ashleigh Brewer (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Roller-Bottimore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.