Kathryn Rose Foundation
Kathryn Rose Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greensboro, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $178K. Net investment income was $295K.
Kathryn Rose Foundation at a glance
In short: Kathryn Rose Foundation gave $178K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $178,000
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $89,000
- +376.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $89,000
- Total assets
- $3,305,399
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kathryn Rose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Academy of Charlotte ($150K). Together the top 2 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kathryn Rose Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3460% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $178K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy of Charlotte Concord, NC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $150,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Niles Niles, OH | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $28,000 |
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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 | $3,305,399 | $326,689 | $226,476 | $178,000 | 2 | $192,175 | $295,292 | $141,814 |
| 2024 | $3,205,186 | $156,690 | $218,409 | $149,591 | 8 | $159,352 | $117,380 | $168,745 |
| 2023 | $3,266,905 | $485,396 | $151,464 | $110,000 | 11 | $118,382 | $56,369 | $150,462 |
| 2022 | $2,932,973 | $445,957 | $26,423 | $5,000 | 3 | $10,439 | $16,014 | $123,322 |
| 2021 | $2,513,439 | $2,515,001 | $1,562 | — | — | $1,562 | $3 | $6,190 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kathryn Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kathryn Rose Foundation is led by Timothy Marburger, Director & President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy Marburger
Director & President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Thurman
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
$9K (2024) → $4K (2025)
Emily Hobbs Miller
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
$9K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Andre Thurman
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Marburger
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emily Hobbs (2021–2023) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Gloria Thurman (Director and Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn Rose Foundation
How much does Kathryn Rose Foundation give each year?
Kathryn Rose Foundation gave $178K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 8 grants.
How large is Kathryn Rose Foundation?
Kathryn Rose Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $192K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Kathryn Rose Foundation operate?
Kathryn Rose Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Hawaii, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Wisconsin.
What is Kathryn Rose Foundation's EIN?
Kathryn Rose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3889642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Kathryn Rose 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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