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Rostro Foundation

Preselected recipients only Richmond, Virginia · EIN 541842038

Rostro Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2023 it gave $289,115 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $144,558 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Rostro 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Rostro Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$250,000
Virginia1$39,115

Grants paid in 2023

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable Fnd
Boston, MA
Support$250,000
The Community Foundation
Richmond, VA
Support$39,115

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Rostro Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Rostro Foundation give?

$289,115 in tax year 2023, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $144,558.

Who runs Rostro Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Mary Pasco (President), John Pasco (Sec/Treas.) and Samuel T Pasco (Vice Preside).

What does Rostro Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development.

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