Roma Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roma Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.3 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $85,000 and the largest $303,186. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.3 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$85,000
- Largest grant$303,186
- Assets$51.6 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2023 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
58% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.7 million | 19 | $51.5 million |
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 19 | $51.6 million |
How to apply
Roma Charitable 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 Roma Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $1.5 million |
| Oregon | 4 | $554,910 |
| Virginia | 1 | $141,485 |
| California | 1 | $80,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akin - Childhaven | To aid charitable activities | $303,186 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | To aid charitable activities | $298,425 |
| Farestart | To aid charitable activities | $202,132 |
| Crista | To aid charitable activities | $202,131 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To aid charitable activities | $202,131 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | To aid charitable activities | $151,593 |
| Hope for Warriors | To aid charitable activities | $141,485 |
| Medical Teams International | To aid charitable activities | $141,485 |
| Bloodworks NW | To aid charitable activities | $101,077 |
| Treehouse | To aid charitable activities | $85,000 |
| Cascade Medical Team Foundation | To aid charitable activities | $80,000 |
| Neurovitality Center (Stroke) | To aid charitable activities | $80,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | To aid charitable activities | $75,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | To aid charitable activities | $75,000 |
| Medic 1 Foundation | To aid charitable activities | $75,000 |
| City of Hoonah | To aid charitable activities | $50,000 |
| Brian Grant Foundation | To aid charitable activities | $35,000 |
| UW Foundation | To aid charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Hope for Honduras | To aid charitable activities | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Berry
- Lawrence Podnar
- Carmen Angiuli
Questions people ask
Does Roma Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roma Charitable Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2023, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $85,000.
Who runs Roma Charitable Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Robert Berry (President), Lawrence Podnar (Vice President) and Carmen Angiuli (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Roma Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.