Roper Foundation Inc
Roper Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2025 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $56K.
Roper Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Roper Foundation Inc gave $40K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $39,868
- +697.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,984
- -0.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,404,115
- +1.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (69% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Roper Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was First United Method Ch Common Groun ($10K). Together the top 7 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Roper Foundation Inc gives
- In 2026 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $40K (2026). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Method Ch Common Groun Stanley, NC | To provide food and supplies for school-aged children in the area. | $10,000 |
| Cherokee County Sharing Center Murphy, NC | To provide quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity. | $7,320 |
| Murphy Adventist Christian School Murphy, NC | To provide quality education and prepare children for success in life. | $5,000 |
| Resurrection House Sarasota, FL | To empower the homeless through programs and services. | $5,000 |
| Murphy Adventist Christian School Murphy, NC | To provide quality education in a Christ-filled environment. | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | To provide options and care at health centers and virtually. | $4,000 |
| Remnant Cafe Sarasota, FL | To provide food, clothing and showers to homeless. | $3,000 |
| RememberUsOrg Needham, MA | To provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainians living in war zones. | $548 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,404,115 | $55,956 | $40,252 | $39,868 | 8 | $39,868 | $55,956 | $68,584 |
| 2025 | $1,388,411 | $1,394,566 | $6,155 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $13,634 | $44,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roper Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Roper Foundation Inc is led by Wendy Roper, President on every filing since 2025 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wendy Roper
President
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025–2026. "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 Roper Foundation Inc
How much does Roper Foundation Inc give each year?
Roper Foundation Inc gave $40K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Roper Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Roper Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,984, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Roper Foundation Inc give grants?
Roper Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Murphy, NC (3 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Roper Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Roper Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Roper Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Roper Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include First United Method Ch Common Groun ($10,000), Murphy Adventist Christian School ($10,000 across 2 grants) and Cherokee County Sharing Center ($7,320), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Roper Foundation Inc?
Roper Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Roper Foundation Inc's EIN?
Roper Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1837478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
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