Rolmar Charitable Foundation
Rolmar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2021 Form 990-PF is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Rolmar Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Rolmar Charitable Foundation gave $147K across 31 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), top state Missouri. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $147,015
- +2000.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 31
- +3000.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $4,742
- -32.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Missouri (38% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rolmar Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its final 2021 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This is a filing-era policy, not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2029 Woodland Pkwy Suite 101, Saint Louis, MO 63146-4236
Phone: (314) 833-5540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rolmar Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The NY Times Neediest Cases Fund ($15K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. Missouri accounted for 38%, New York 16%, Virginia 9%, the District of Columbia 8%, and California 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rolmar Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $147K (2021). In 2021 it made 31 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The NY Times Neediest Cases Fund New York, NY | Helping the Disadvantaged | $15,000 |
| Beyond Housing Saint Louis, MO | Create a Sronger, More Equitable and | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Saint Louis, MO | Cancer Cure | $7,500 |
| Mulatto Meadows Humble Pinole, CA | Underserved Youth | $7,500 |
| Coalition for Rain Forest Nations New York, NY | CO2 Reduction and Removal | $5,000 |
| Strong Minds Maplewood, NJ | End Mental Illness / Depression | $5,000 |
| United World Schools Washington, DC | Teach the Unreached | $5,000 |
| Provident Behavorial Health Saint Louis, MO | Behavorial Health Support | $5,000 |
| Saint Louis Area Foodbank Bridgeton, MO | Foodbank | $5,000 |
| Missouri CASA Association Columbia, MO | Serve Abused and Neglected Children | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grantmaking totals were:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $43,927 | $153,242 | $147,015 | 31 | $147,015 | — | $5,890 |
| 2020 | $109,315 | $5,379 | $9,582 | $7,000 | 1 | — | $892 | $6,006 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rolmar Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2021 — 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 available in the provided information. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including housing and community development, cancer prevention and research, food assistance, behavioral health, support for children, and environmental work.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range. Beyond Housing says it works to improve communities through housing preservation and community development. Prevent Cancer Foundation describes its mission as supporting cancer prevention and early detection through research, education, outreach, and advocacy. Pedal the Cause says it raises funding for cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $147,015. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. In 2020, it reported one grant totaling $7,000.
Among the largest 2021 grants were $15,000 to The NY Times Neediest Cases Fund for helping disadvantaged people, $10,000 to Beyond Housing, and $7,500 each to the American Cancer Society and Mulatto Meadows Humble. Other $5,000 grants included awards to the Coalition for Rain Forest Nations, Strong Minds, United World Schools, Provident Behavioral Health, Saint Louis Area Foodbank, Missouri CASA Association, Prevent Cancer Foundation, and NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation.
Additional 2021 recipients included Pedal the Cause and Arthur R Johnson Community Outreach, which each received $5,000; Yellowstone Forever, which received $3,750; and St. Patrick Center, which received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Ronna M Pohlman and Roland L Pohlman III as trustees.
Rolmar Charitable Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Roland L. Pohlman III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronna M. Pohlman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gregory L. Pohlman (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Rolmar Charitable Foundation
How much does Rolmar Charitable Foundation give each year?
Rolmar Charitable Foundation gave $147K across 31 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is Rolmar Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Rolmar Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,742, across 31 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rolmar Charitable Foundation give grants?
Rolmar Charitable Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (10 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does Rolmar Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Rolmar Charitable Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rolmar Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Rolmar Charitable Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include The NY Times Neediest Cases Fund ($15,000), Beyond Housing ($10,000) and American Cancer Society ($7,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Rolmar Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including housing and community development, cancer prevention and research, food assistance, behavioral health, support for children, and environmental work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rolmar Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated on its final 2021 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Rolmar Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Rolmar Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rolmar Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Rolmar Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6869282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Rolmar Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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