Rolmar Charitable Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 43-6869282

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.

Key facts about Rolmar Charitable Foundation

In short: Rolmar Charitable Foundation gave $147K across 31 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), top state Missouri. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
43-6869282
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021)
$147,015
Grants made (2021)
31
Average grant
$4,742
Median grant
$5,000
Primary geography
Missouri (38% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$147K

+2000.2% YoY

Grant Count

31

+3000.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-32.3% YoY

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.

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.

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.

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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

13states

Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.

Cities

Saint LouisNew YorkWashingtonAlexandriaArlingtonBellevilleBozemanBridgetonCallawayChicagoClarksburgColumbiaDetroitKey LargoMaplewoodMemphisPinole

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K1 grant2020 31 grants2021

From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $147K (2021). In 2021 it made 31 grants totaling $147K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2021

The NY Times Neediest Cases Fund: $15KThe NY Times Neediest CasesFund$15KBeyond Housing: $10KBeyond Housing$10KAmerican Cancer Society: $8KAmerican Cancer Society$8KMulatto Meadows Humble: $8KMulatto Meadows Humble$8KCoalition for Rain Forest Nations: $5KCoalition for Rain ForestNations$5KStrong Minds: $5KStrong Minds$5KUnited World Schools: $5KUnited World Schools$5KProvident Behavorial Health: $5KProvident Behavorial Health$5KSaint Louis Area Foodbank: $5KSaint Louis Area Foodbank$5KMissouri CASA Association: $5KMissouri CASA Association$5K

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

32<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The NY Times Neediest Cases Fund New York, NYHelping the Disadvantaged$15,000
Beyond Housing Saint Louis, MOCreate a Sronger, More Equitable and$10,000
American Cancer Society Saint Louis, MOCancer Cure$7,500
Mulatto Meadows Humble Pinole, CAUnderserved Youth$7,500
Coalition for Rain Forest Nations New York, NYCO2 Reduction and Removal$5,000
Strong Minds Maplewood, NJEnd Mental Illness / Depression$5,000
United World Schools Washington, DCTeach the Unreached$5,000
Provident Behavorial Health Saint Louis, MOBehavorial Health Support$5,000
Saint Louis Area Foodbank Bridgeton, MOFoodbank$5,000
Missouri CASA Association Columbia, MOServe Abused and Neglected Children$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Reported grantmaking totals were:

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2021 $147,015 31
2020 $7,000 1
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2020 2021
Metric20212020
Total Assets—$109,315
Revenue$43,927$5,379
Expenses$153,242$9,582
Qualifying Distributions$147,015—
Net Investment Income—$892
Distributable Amount$5,890$6,006

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 2029 Woodland Pkwy Suite 101, Saint Louis, MO 63146-4236
Phone: (314) 833-5540

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.

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