Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Park City, UT EIN: 39-1778405

JACK AND PENNY ROHRBACH FAMILY is a private foundation based in Park City, Utah. It reported giving $173,017 to 43 organizations in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including a disability sports and recreation center, food banks, youth programs, schools, and community organizations.

Key facts about Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc

In short: Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc gave $173K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Illinois. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
39-1778405
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$173,017
Grants made (2024)
43
Average grant
$4,024
Median grant
$3,000
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 43, 2024)
Total assets
$907,200
Primary geography
Illinois (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$907K

-4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$173K

-1.1% YoY

Grant Count

43

-2.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+1.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 0 of 43 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

  • 98% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as disability services, food access, youth development, education, and community programs. For example, National Ability Center says it empowers people with disabilities through sports, recreation, and educational programs. Northern Illinois Food Bank says it provides meals through a network of food pantries and programs, while Crossover Mission says it mentors and tutors at-risk youth and provides athletic training.

Grantmaking

The foundation reported 43 grants totaling $173,017 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $17 to $20,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest grants were $20,000 to Brown University, and $10,000 each to Mothers Trust, National Ability Center, Roberti Community House, and Robin Hood. Other grants included $5,000 to Avon Old Farms School, Community Church of Vero Beach, Community Food Bank of NJ, Covenant House of NJ, and Crossover Mission.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Illinois (29%), Florida (16%), New Jersey (14%), Rhode Island (12%), and Utah (12%).

Grant Distribution by State

14states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.

Cities

Park CityVero BeachLake ForestRamseyChicagoWaukeganLibertyvilleHigland MillsManchesterManchester CenterMendhamNew YorkSt. LouisHisideNewarkProvidenceRockfordZionLebanonGrayslake

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K30 grants2019 37 grants2020 37 grants2021 38 grants2022 44 grants2023 43 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2020) to $175K (2023). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $173K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Brown University: $20KBrown University$20KMothers Trust: $10KMothers Trust$10KNational Ability Center: $10KNational Ability Center$10KRoberti Community House: $10KRoberti Community House$10KRobin Hood: $10KRobin Hood$10KRamsey Responds: $6KRamsey Responds$6KSeveral Sources Shelter: $6KSeveral Sources Shelter$6KAvon Old Farms School: $5KAvon Old Farms School$5KCommunity Church of Vero Beach: $5KCommunity Church of Vero Beach$5KCommunity Food Bank of NJ: $5KCommunity Food Bank of NJ$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Brown University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $86K.

Grant Size Distribution

199 grants across all recorded years

199<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 199 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brown University Providence, RIOperations$20,000
Mothers Trust Lake Forest, ILOperations$10,000
National Ability Center Park City, UTOperations$10,000
Roberti Community House Waukegan, ILOperations$10,000
Robin Hood New York, NYOperations$10,000
Ramsey Responds Ramsey, NJGeneral$5,500
Several Sources Shelter Ramsey, NJOperations$5,500
Avon Old Farms School Avon, CTOperations$5,000
Community Church of Vero Beach Vero Beach, FLOperations$5,000
Community Food Bank of NJ Hiside, NJOperations$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grants Grant total
2024 43 $173,017
2023 44 $175,002
2022 38 $152,500
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$907,200$948,179$1,469,563
Revenue$139,764$-338,930$139,490
Expenses$180,120$181,948$159,486
Qualifying Distributions$173,892$175,652$153,241
Net Investment Income$44,801$15,799$90,686
Distributable Amount$163,571$158,733$146,181

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 17, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Nelson J Rohrbach as vice president, Holly Meeks as president, Susan A Rohrbach Thompson as secretary, and Nelson Rohrbach III as treasurer. Penny Rohrbach and David Rohrbach are listed as directors.

Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc is led by Holly Meeks, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Holly Meeks

    President

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • David Rohrbach

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Penny Rohrbach

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Nelson J. Rohrbach

    Vice President

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Nelson Rohrbach III

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Susan A. Rohrbach Thompson

    Secretary

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 875 Iron Horse Dr Suite A-419, Park City, UT 84060
Phone: (847) 987-2875

Frequently asked questions about Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc

How much does Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc gave $173K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 44 grants.

What is Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,024, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Park City, UT (8 grants), Vero Beach, FL (6 grants), Lake Forest, IL (4 grants) and Ramsey, NJ (3 grants).

Does Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Occasionally: 5% of Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (41 grants).

Who are Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brown University ($20,000), Mothers Trust ($10,000) and National Ability Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc?

Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc reported $907K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc fund?

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as disability services, food access, youth development, education, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1778405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Does Jack and Penny Rohrbach Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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