James M and Louise C Roche Foundation
The James M and Louise C Roche Foundation is a private foundation based in Aurora, Colorado. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, religion, education, services for blind people, addiction treatment, and Native American history.
James M and Louise C Roche Foundation at a glance
In short: James M and Louise C Roche Foundation gave $51K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Michigan. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,750
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,450
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $813,665
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James M and Louise C Roche Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14087 E Bellewood Drive, Aurora, CO 80015
Phone: (303) 888-5798
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James M and Louise C Roche Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heard Museum ($5K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 203 grants of 203 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (34%), Illinois (12%), and Arizona, Tennessee, and Colorado (10% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James M and Louise C Roche Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 35 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $51K (2023). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | native american history | $5,250 |
| St Judes children's research Hospit Memphis, TN | health care contribution | $5,000 |
| Camps for the Blind Littleton, CO | Services for the blind | $3,000 |
| St Regis Parish Bloomfield Hills, MI | religious contribution | $2,500 |
| Gesu Catholic Parish Detroit, MI | religious contribution | $2,500 |
| McLaren Hospital Petoskey, MI | health care donation | $2,500 |
| Harbor Hall Foundation Harbor Springs, MI | addiction treatment contribution | $2,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul harbor Springs, MI | religious contribution | $2,000 |
| Natl Alliance on Mental Illness Arlington, VA | Mental illness support and awareness | $2,000 |
| University of Detroil Jesuit HS Detroit, MI | educational contribution | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $813,665 | $76,460 | $82,221 | $50,750 | 35 | $50,750 | $66,620 | $52,888 |
| 2023 | $819,426 | $94,964 | $93,172 | $51,000 | 42 | $51,000 | $86,576 | $50,468 |
| 2022 | $817,634 | $74,918 | $67,515 | $49,400 | 47 | $49,400 | $66,298 | $52,200 |
| 2021 | $823,311 | $92,238 | $79,741 | $33,000 | 36 | $44,775 | $57,025 | $54,040 |
| 2020 | $810,814 | $44,926 | $63,850 | $39,500 | 43 | — | $35,088 | $46,173 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James M and Louise C Roche Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Harbor Hall Foundation says it financially supports addiction treatment and prevention programs, while the National Brain Tumor Society says it invests in research, effective treatments, and advocacy for patients and care partners. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Other supported organizations describe work in areas such as food and clothing assistance, education, courts, and housing and services for veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $50,750. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,250, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $5,250 to the Heard Museum for Native American history; $5,000 to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for health care; and $3,000 to Camps for the Blind for services for blind people. Other grants included $2,500 each to St. Regis Parish, Gesu Catholic Parish, and McLaren Hospital, and $2,000 each to Harbor Hall Foundation and Samaritan’s Purse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Roche and Douglas D. Roche as co-trustees.
James M and Louise C Roche Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas D Roche
Co-Trustee
President, Co-Trustee & Attorney → President Co-Trustee Attorney, 2022
President Co-Trustee Attorney → Co-Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Michael J Roche
Co-Trustee
Secretary & Co-Trustee → Secretary Co-Trustee, 2022
Secretary Co-Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $17K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $17K, to Michael Roche (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James M and Louise C Roche Foundation
How much does James M and Louise C Roche Foundation give each year?
James M and Louise C Roche Foundation gave $51K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 42 grants.
What is James M and Louise C Roche Foundation's typical grant size?
James M and Louise C Roche Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,450, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James M and Louise C Roche Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does James M and Louise C Roche Foundation give grants?
James M and Louise C Roche Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (12%) and Arizona (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (4 grants), Harbor Springs, MI (3 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Bloomfield Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does James M and Louise C Roche Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on James M and Louise C Roche Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Contribution" (6 grants) and "Educational Contribution" (4 grants).
Who are James M and Louise C Roche Foundation's largest grantees?
James M and Louise C Roche Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Heard Museum ($5,250), St Judes children's research Hospit ($5,000) and Camps for the Blind ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James M and Louise C Roche Foundation?
James M and Louise C Roche Foundation reported $814K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does James M and Louise C Roche Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James M and Louise C Roche Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James M and Louise C Roche Foundation's EIN?
James M and Louise C Roche Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6069143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James M and Louise C Roche Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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