Roaring Gap Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Roaring Gap Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $278,210 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $145,500. 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$278,210
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$145,500
- Assets$287,565
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $222,555 the year before.
33% 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 | $222,555 | 12 | $332,081 |
| 2024 | $278,210 | 9 | $287,565 |
How to apply
Roaring Gap Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Roaring Gap Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 8 | $272,210 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alleghany Educational Foundation | Scholarship | $145,500 |
| Alleghany Rescue Squad | General | $40,000 |
| Solid Rock Food Closet | General | $40,000 |
| Western Youth Network | General | $20,000 |
| Alleghany Cares | General | $12,000 |
| Sparta United Methodist Church | General | $8,000 |
| Alleghany Jam | General | $6,000 |
| Limestone University | General | $6,000 |
| Alleghany Partnership for Children | General | $710 |
Officers and trustees
- Henri Brown
- Gray McCaskill
- Martha Baker
- Tom Beischer
- Dina Jennings
- Charlotte Hudson
- Lucinda Jones
- Kelly Hopkins
- Sydney Lewis
- Jennie Blair
- Ted Kirk
- Bill Whitaker
- Peter Unger
- Kathi Eason
Questions people ask
Does Roaring Gap Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roaring Gap Foundation Inc give?
$278,210 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Roaring Gap Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Henri Brown (President), Gray McCaskill (Treasurer), Martha Baker (Board Member) and Tom Beischer (Board Member) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Roaring Gap Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.