Root Education Futures Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Sylvania, OH EIN: 34-1912693

Root Education Futures Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Sylvania, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $63K.

Key facts about Root Education Futures Foundation

EIN: 34-1912693
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2022
Annual giving (2022): $110,953
Grants made (2022): 4
Average grant: $27,738
Median grant: $26,675
Primary geography: Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.

Who Root Education Futures Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Root Education Futures Foundation's 4 itemized 2022 grants were Ohio (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Root Education Futures Foundation gives

In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$111K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$28K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Root Education Futures Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Root Education Futures 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

Ohio $111K (100%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2022 grant dollars.

States

Ohio

Cities

ToledoSylvania

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2022	2021	2020
Total Assets	—	$47,656	$45,357
Revenue	$63,306	$2,299	$3,206
Expenses	$110,962	—	$4,000
Qualifying Distributions	$110,953	—	—
Net Investment Income	$63,306	$2,299	$3,206
Distributable Amount	$1,768	$4,588	$3,938

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2022

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest recipients include YMCA ($56,000), The Toledo Zoo ($40,000), Central Catholic High School ($13,350).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
YMCA Sylvania, OH	GENERAL	$56,000
THE TOLEDO ZOO Toledo, OH	GENERAL	$40,000
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Toledo, OH	GENERAL	$13,350
REGINA COELI Toledo, OH	GENERAL	$1,603

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2022 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
James a Haudan	Trustee	—	—
Richard Berens	Trustee	—	—
Bruce Hulbert	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Root Education Futures Foundation?

Root Education Futures Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Sylvania, OH. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.

Where does Root Education Futures Foundation operate?

Root Education Futures Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.

What size grants does Root Education Futures Foundation award?

In 2022, Root Education Futures Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $111K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Root Education Futures Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Root Education Futures Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Root Education Futures Foundation's EIN?

Root Education Futures Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1912693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.