Roth Family Foundation
The Roth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. It reported 26 grants totaling $31,442 in 2024, supporting organizations in Arizona, New York, and other states.
Roth Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Roth Family Foundation gave $31K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Arizona. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,442
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,209
- +59.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $383,211
- -5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Roth Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing instructs applicants to submit a written request stating the purpose, the person’s address, and telephone number. The filing lists no award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Roth Family Foundation
Mailing address: 7181 E Ventana Canyon Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750
Phone: (520) 331-8992
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roth Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kol Ami Mitzvah Corp ($8K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 43% to recipients in New York. The remaining shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (6%), Virginia (2%), and New Jersey (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Roth Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $950; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $31K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kol Ami Mitzvah Corp Tucson, AZ | Support | $8,090 |
| Congregation Beth Elohim Brooklyn, NY | Support | $4,637 |
| Manhattan Theater Club New York, NY | Support | $3,000 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila Rabbi Stein C New York, NY | Support | $3,000 |
| Trustees of Hamilton College Clinton, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House New York, NY | Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Forrest Foundation Autis Phoenix, AZ | Support | $1,000 |
| No Kid Hungry Washington, DC | Support | $1,000 |
| Register Her Project of Hopewell Fu Washington, DC | Support | $1,000 |
| Tucson Jewish Museum Holocost Ctr Tucson, AZ | Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $383,211 | $29,177 | $41,189 | $31,442 | 26 | $33,430 | $26,740 | $25,714 |
| 2023 | $405,708 | $42,349 | $29,758 | $24,335 | 32 | $25,727 | $22,952 | $22,325 |
| 2022 | $382,007 | $6,479 | $26,002 | $21,497 | 31 | $23,190 | $3,875 | $22,807 |
| 2021 | $404,516 | $789 | $29,761 | $23,302 | 37 | $23,302 | — | $16,893 |
| 2020 | $424,543 | $173,602 | $25,734 | $17,730 | 33 | — | $2,931 | $14,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including temples and other religious organizations, a theater company, a college, and charitable organizations. Among the grantees described in their own words, Youth on Their Own says it supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County; UMOM New Day Centers says it works to end family homelessness; and Ryan House says it provides respite services and end-of-life care to Arizona children with life-limiting conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $31,442. Grants ranged from $125 to $8,090, with a median of $500. Its largest listed grants were $8,090 to Kol Ami Mitzvah Corp in Tucson, $4,637 to Congregation Beth Elohim in Brooklyn, and $3,000 each to Manhattan Theater Club and Temple Shaaray Tefila Rabbi Stein C in New York. Other listed grants included $1,000 to Trustees of Hamilton College and $1,000 to No Kid Hungry.
Deadline: None listed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joan Roth as President & CEO, Debbie Roth Rosen as Secretary, Edwin S Roth as Treasurer, Lori Tompkins as Vice President, and Barry Roth and Jeffrey Roth as directors.
Roth Family Foundation is led by Joan Roth, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan Roth
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry Roth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Roth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debbie Roth Rosen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edwin S. Roth
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lori Tompkins
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Roth Family Foundation
How much does Roth Family Foundation give each year?
Roth Family Foundation gave $31K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 32 grants.
What is Roth Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Roth Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,209, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Roth Family Foundation that year got $950 on average.
Where does Roth Family Foundation give grants?
Roth Family Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (43%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (7 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Phoenix, AZ (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Roth Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Roth Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (24 grants).
Who are Roth Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Roth Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kol Ami Mitzvah Corp ($8,090), Congregation Beth Elohim ($4,637) and Manhattan Theater Club ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Roth Family Foundation?
Roth Family Foundation reported $383K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Roth Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including temples and other religious organizations, a theater company, a college, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roth Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing instructs applicants to submit a written request stating the purpose, the person’s address, and telephone number. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Roth Family Foundation's EIN?
Roth Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0594042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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