Kathryn Rose Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Greensboro, NC EIN: 87-3889642

Kathryn Rose Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Greensboro, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $117K.

Key facts about Kathryn Rose Foundation

EIN: 87-3889642
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $149,591
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $18,699
Median grant: $8,750
Total assets: $3,205,186
Primary geography: North Carolina (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Kathryn Rose Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Kathryn Rose Foundation's 8 itemized 2024 grants were North Carolina (92%) and Hawaii (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Kathryn Rose Foundation gives

In 2024 it paid out 94% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.2M

+11.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$150K

+36.0% YoY

Grant Count

-27.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+87.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kathryn Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Kathryn Rose Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $137K (92%)

Hawaii $8K (5%)

Wisconsin $5K (3%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado Hawaii North Carolina Ohio South Carolina Wisconsin

Cities

CharlotteColumbiaKannapolisShelbyWaunakeePukalaniColorado SpringsConcordDavidsonDentonMillersburg

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,205,186	$2,866,905	$2,932,973
Revenue	$156,690	$85,396	$445,957
Expenses	$218,409	$151,464	$26,423
Qualifying Distributions	$159,352	$118,382	$10,439
Net Investment Income	$117,380	$56,369	$16,014
Distributable Amount	$168,745	$149,642	$123,322

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Hope Academy of Charlotte ($91,000), Faith Baptist Church ($16,091), I Am 247 ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HOPE ACADEMY OF CHARLOTTE Charlotte, NC	TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.	$91,000
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH Denton, NC	TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.	$16,091
I AM 247 Charlotte, NC	NONE	$10,000
LAKE NORMAN YOUNG LIFE Davidson, NC	TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.	$10,000
ONE LOVE SKATE Pukalani, HI	TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.	$7,500
ONE MORE ONE LESS Shelby, NC	TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.	$7,500
LEVY GIVING FUND INC Waunakee, WI	TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.	$5,000
HOSPICE OF CABARRUS COUNTY Kannapolis, NC	TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Timothy Marburger	Director and President	0.1	—
Debra Marburger	Director and VP	0.1	—
Emily Hobbs Miller	Director and Secretary	0.1	$8,850
Gloria Thurman	Director and Treasurer	0.1	$9,425
Andre Thurman	Director	0.1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kathryn Rose Foundation?

Kathryn Rose Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Greensboro, NC. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Kathryn Rose Foundation?

As of 2024, Kathryn Rose Foundation holds $3.2M in total assets with $157K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $150K in 2024.

Where does Kathryn Rose Foundation operate?

Kathryn Rose Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Hawaii, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Kathryn Rose Foundation award?

In 2024, Kathryn Rose Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $150K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kathryn Rose Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kathryn Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.