The Roehl Family Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in Maple Plain, Minnesota. Established in 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation functions as a grantmaking organization supporting nonprofits across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.9M
+16.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$654K
+2.7% YoY
Grant Count
36
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+8.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities focus on:
- Education
- Health and social assistance
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
The foundation supports organizations throughout the United States, with particular activity in states including Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky, Colorado, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$2,000–$150,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including major metropolitan areas such as New York, Minneapolis, and Washington. Primary geographic areas of activity include Minnesota, Iowa, Kentucky, Colorado, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $16,859,345
- Total annual giving: $654,000
- Total revenues: $2,844,837
- Total expenses: $793,949
- Number of employees: 0
Expense ratio: 73.6% of total revenue spent on programs
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,859,345 | $14,472,265 | $12,533,857 |
| Revenue | $2,844,837 | $1,001,705 | $287,036 |
| Expenses | $793,949 | $736,878 | $764,515 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $655,425 | $637,925 | $642,325 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,598,965 | $300,530 | $170,109 |
| Distributable Amount | $759,531 | $653,472 | $638,186 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Katherine S. Roehl (Trustee)
- Gerald Roehl (Trustee)
Both serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE ROEHL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GERALD ROEHL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
1085 County Road 83, Suite 83 Maple Plain, MN 55359 Telephone: 612-810-1154
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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