The Rose Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rose Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $18.5 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $112,500 and the largest $12.0 million. 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$18.5 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$112,500
- Largest grant$12.0 million
- Assets$74.5 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2025 was up from $360,000 the year before.
85% 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 | $5,000 | 1 | $87.4 million |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 3 | $90.0 million |
| 2025 | $18.5 million | 20 | $74.5 million |
How to apply
The Rose 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 The Rose Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $16.5 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1.7 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $140,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Park Conservancy | Endowment fund grant for harold simmons park | $12.0 million |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Grant for cdrc fund | $2.0 million |
| Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General purpose grant | $1.7 million |
| Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute | Grant for tom luce policy fund | $1.0 million |
| Metrocare Services | General purpose grant | $250,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Grant for data capacity building initiative & partnership w/pcci | $200,000 |
| Ut School of Architecture | Grant for center for sustainable development-tx triangle county & design forum | $160,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Grant for great bear sea pfp | $140,000 |
| Circuit Trail Conservancy | Grant to the loop | $125,000 |
| Texas 2036 | General purpose grant | $125,000 |
| Big Thought | General purpose grant | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Dallas TX | Grant to stewpot program | $100,000 |
| Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance | Grant for team fara himalayas | $100,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Grant for government shutdown support program | $100,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Grant for living legend event | $100,000 |
| Dallas 24 Hour Club | Restricted grant for 1421 n. Peak street project | $60,000 |
| Commit Partnership | Postsecondary investment | $50,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Grant for taggart lake | $50,000 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | Grant for leadership circle | $50,000 |
| Vogel Alcove | General purpose grant | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Evelyn Potter Deedie Rose
- Charles E Gale
- Beth Quint
- William Edward Rose
- Catherine Marcus Rose
- Lela Helen Rose
- Brandon L Jones
Questions people ask
Does The Rose Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rose Family Foundation give?
$18.5 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $112,500.
Who runs The Rose Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Evelyn Potter Deedie Rose (Chair), Charles E Gale (President), Beth Quint (Secretary and Treasurer) and William Edward Rose (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Rose Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.