I J Roman Family Foundation
I J Roman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakeville, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $56K.
I J Roman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: I J Roman Family Foundation gave $18K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,500
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,833
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who I J Roman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Gdansk ($10K). Together the top 3 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How I J Roman Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $56K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Gdansk Washington, DC | Arts and culture | $10,000 |
| Federation of Polish Medical Organi Addison, IL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Sounds and Notes Foundation Chicago, IL | Cultural heritage | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $30,516 | $19,267 | $17,500 | 3 | $17,500 | $55,874 | — |
| 2023 | $600,224 | $19,265 | $24,158 | $16,600 | 2 | $24,158 | $19,265 | $28,406 |
| 2022 | $603,653 | $30,028 | $63,778 | $55,400 | 3 | — | $21,650 | $30,076 |
| 2021 | $637,403 | $52,761 | $63,134 | $56,000 | 5 | — | $45,627 | $34,927 |
| 2020 | $647,776 | $3,671 | $45,510 | $36,000 | 5 | — | $1,696 | $31,663 |
| 2018 | $707,151 | $36,266 | $6,956 | $31,250 | 1 | — | $29,310 | $32,499 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
I J Roman Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lloyd J Baroody
Officer
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Officer, 2023
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Sophia Baroody
Officer
President → Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Izabela J. Roman
Officer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Krystyna S. Roman-Kroczek (2018–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 I J Roman Family Foundation
How much does I J Roman Family Foundation give each year?
I J Roman Family Foundation gave $18K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 2 grants.
What is I J Roman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
I J Roman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,833, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does I J Roman Family Foundation give grants?
I J Roman Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (43%).
Does I J Roman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on I J Roman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is I J Roman Family Foundation's EIN?
I J Roman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0005345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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