Ian & Miriam Rolland Foundation
The Ian and Miriam Rolland Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 by Ian and Miriam Rolland. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the foundation is focused on enhancing the Fort Wayne, Indiana community through strategic philanthropic support. Ian Rolland was a community activist and former Chairman and CEO of Lincoln National Corporation, retiring in 1998. Both Ian and Miriam have maintained a philosophy of giving back and supporting those in need through their involvement in community volunteering and charitable work.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.2M
+34.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$612K
+9.6% YoY
Grant Count
52
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+9.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to foster the enhancement of the Fort Wayne, Indiana community by supporting a wide variety of organizations.
Primary funding areas include:
- Human and social services (typically over 70% of annual contributions), with focus on creating a more equitable society by enhancing the well-being of individuals in need
- Arts and cultural organizations
- Education
- Environmental and community enrichment organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts grant applications from qualified nonprofit organizations. Organizations can apply for grants through the foundation's application process.
Grant Range
$1,000–$56,500
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The majority of grants are made to organizations within the Fort Wayne, Indiana metropolitan area or to organizations doing work with direct outreach or impact in the Fort Wayne area.
Grants are also made on a selective basis to organizations in areas where voting members of the foundation reside, which currently include:
- Kokomo, Indiana
- Columbus, Indiana
- Columbus, Ohio
Within Indiana, funding concentrates heavily in Fort Wayne (78% of grants), with smaller portions in Columbus (10%) and Kokomo (5%). Approximately 90% of all grants are concentrated in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (as of June 2025):
- Total assets: $9,231,174
- Total giving: $611,500
- Total revenues: $3,070,402
- Total expenses: $719,903
- Number of employees: 0
Grant Activity:
- 46 grants made in the most recent reporting period
- Median grant amount: $5,000–$8,000 (varies by reporting period)
- Average grant amount: $9,200
Historical Giving:
- Total grants awarded (all years): $1,640,250 across 175 grants
- Giving rate: approximately 8.1% of assets
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,231,174 | $6,880,675 | $4,762,862 |
| Revenue | $3,070,402 | $2,749,117 | $382,356 |
| Expenses | $719,903 | $631,304 | $339,837 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $611,500 | $558,000 | $285,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $180,476 | $143,217 | $111,016 |
| Distributable Amount | $665,981 | $456,289 | $341,316 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ian & Miriam Rolland Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Robert Rolland – President
- Carol Rolland – Vice President
- Larry Rolland – Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT ROLLAND | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CAROL ROLLAND | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| LARRY ROLLAND | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHERI ROLLAND | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In the most recent grant cycle (June 2025), the foundation made 46 grants totaling $611,500. Notable recent grantees include:
Over $4 Million Awarded In IBD Research Grants - Kenneth Rainin FoundationBoys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana ($50,000)
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre ($40,000)
Matthew 25 ($35,000)
The foundation maintains a balanced approach to grantmaking, with approximately 38% of recent grants going to new grantees while maintaining loyal partnerships with established organizations. The foundation demonstrates a moderate 50% growth trend over three years, suggesting stable and gradually increasing funding capacity.
Over $4 Million Awarded In IBD Research Grants - Kenneth Rainin FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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