Double R Family Foundation
Double R Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. It reported 21 grants totaling $576,107 in filing year 2025.
Double R Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Double R Family Foundation gave $576K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $576,107
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,434
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,270,080
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Double R Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Michael Novak as the contact. No special form is required, and the filing states that no restrictions or limitations exist. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines exist.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines exist.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Novak
Mailing address: 5900 Landerbrook Drive Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44124
Phone: (216) 367-0680
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Double R Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cowtown Friends of Fortworth ($180K). Together the top 10 received $514K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 42 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 31% to Texas, 7% to New York, 6% to Virginia, and 5% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Double R Family Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2024) to $576K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $576K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cowtown Friends of Fortworth Arlington, TX | Cash for Operations | $179,800 |
| Brannan Center Calistoga, CA | Cash for Operations | $100,000 |
| Calistoga Firefighters Calistoga, CA | Cash for Operations | $52,000 |
| TJ Martell Foundation New York, NY | Cash for Operations | $38,500 |
| Sunrise Horse Rescue Calistoga, CA | Cash for Operations | $35,000 |
| Brooke USA Inc Lexington, KY | Cash for Operations | $28,307 |
| Honor the Promise Alexandria, VA | Cash for Operations | $25,000 |
| Napa County Fire Chiefs Charitable Association St Helena, CA | Cash for Operations | $25,000 |
| The Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | Cash for Operations | $20,000 |
| Giant Steps Therapeutic Petaluma, CA | Cash for Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,270,080 | $1,103,400 | $616,368 | $576,107 | 21 | $576,207 | $1,076,052 | $547,076 |
| 2024 | $10,853,875 | $387,082 | $521,653 | $500,140 | 21 | $500,140 | $367,748 | $511,232 |
| 2023 | $10,008,107 | $10,008,107 | — | — | — | — | $8,107 | $25,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Double R Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $547K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Brannan Center describes its mission as serving as a bicultural community resource and providing a venue for performances. Sunrise Horse Rescue says it rescues and provides sanctuary for abused and neglected horses, while Brooke USA says it supports sustainable equine welfare programs internationally. The T.J. Martell Foundation describes its work as raising funds for cancer research, and the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area says it helps immigrants, refugees, and their families join and contribute to the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $576,107. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $179,800, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $179,800 to Cowtown Friends of Fort Worth, $100,000 to Brannan Center, $52,000 to Calistoga Firefighters, $38,500 to the T.J. Martell Foundation, and $35,000 to Sunrise Horse Rescue. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “Cash for Operations.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Koerner Rombauer III as president, Laura Lyn Rombauer as treasurer, and Ransome H Rombauer as secretary.
Double R Family Foundation is led by Koerner Rombauer III, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Koerner Rombauer III
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Lyn Rombauer
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ransome H. Rombauer
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Double R Family Foundation
How much does Double R Family Foundation give each year?
Double R Family Foundation gave $576K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $500K across 21 grants.
What is Double R Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Double R Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,434, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Double R Family Foundation give grants?
Double R Family Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (31%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Calistoga, CA (5 grants) and St Helena, CA (2 grants).
Does Double R Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Double R Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash for Operations" (21 grants).
Who are Double R Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Double R Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cowtown Friends of Fortworth ($179,800), Brannan Center ($100,000) and Calistoga Firefighters ($52,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Double R Family Foundation?
Double R Family Foundation reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $576K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $547K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Double R Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Brannan Center describes its mission as serving as a bicultural community resource and providing a venue for performances. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Double R Family Foundation?
The filing names Michael Novak as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Double R Family Foundation's EIN?
Double R Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4884781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Double R Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Double R Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/double-r-family-foundation-morg_401c0b15f1c84cc381e7edd92aec6d27
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