Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation
The Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Warsaw, Indiana. It made 16 grants totaling $116,000 in filing year 2024, supporting charitable organizations in Indiana and other states.
Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation gave $116K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Indiana. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,000
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,250
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $923,635
- -8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (26% 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 Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2228 S Stonebridge Rd, Warsaw, IN 46580
Phone: (574) 269-5010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National History Day ($20K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. Indiana received 26% of grant dollars, California 22%, Ohio 17%, Maryland 17%, and New York 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $85K (2020) to $144K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ada High School Ada, OH | General | $10,000 |
| National History Day College Park, MD | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Old Fort Niagara Assoc Inc Youngstown, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Access to Achievement Education Mountain View, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| KCV Cycling Club Inc Winona Lake, IN | General Operating | $10,000 |
| National History Day College Park, MD | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Indiana Historical Society Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau Warsaw, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Fremont High School Sunnyvale, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| May Dugan Center Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $923,635 | $58,653 | $142,664 | $116,000 | 16 | $117,050 | $33,833 | $101,961 |
| 2023 | $1,007,650 | $59,115 | $117,300 | $94,000 | 15 | $95,050 | $33,700 | $89,018 |
| 2022 | $1,065,837 | $30,799 | $144,863 | $114,500 | 19 | $115,550 | $8,166 | $88,214 |
| 2021 | $1,179,903 | $268,470 | $169,065 | $144,000 | 20 | $145,000 | $244,249 | $94,923 |
| 2020 | $1,080,496 | $-13,672 | $105,741 | $84,500 | 16 | — | $7,473 | $79,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Indiana Historical Society describes its work as collecting, preserving, interpreting, and sharing Indiana history. KCV Cycling Club says it encourages bicycling for health, recreation, competition, and transportation, while promoting bicycle safety and community participation. National History Day describes its work as inspiring children through competitions and transforming teaching through project-based curriculum and instruction. Camp Taylor says it provides enriching experiences for children affected by heart disease and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $116,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the reported grants were $10,000 each to the Indiana Historical Society, KCV Cycling Club, National History Day, Old Fort Niagara Association, Access to Achievement Education, Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau, Ada High School, and Fremont High School. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to the May Dugan Center and Camp Taylor.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard A. Rooker, Marcia Lee, and Gretchen Parenteau as co-trustees.
Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gretchen Parenteau
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Lee
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Rooker
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation
How much does Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation give each year?
Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation gave $116K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 15 grants.
What is Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,250, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation give grants?
Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (22%) and Ohio (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were College Park, MD (2 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National History Day ($20,000 across 2 grants), Ada High School ($10,000) and Old Fort Niagara Assoc Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation?
Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation reported $924K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Indiana Historical Society describes its work as collecting, preserving, interpreting, and sharing Indiana history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6443697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard W and Irene Rooker Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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