Roth Family Foundation
The Roth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California, established in 1966. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a grantmaking foundation dedicated to improving lives through philanthropic support across multiple focus areas, primarily serving the Los Angeles area.
Key facts about Roth Family Foundation
- EIN
- 88-0352682
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $337,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $21,094
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (11 of 16, 2024)
- Total assets
- $5,352,185
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roth Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Roth Family Foundation's 16 itemized 2024 grants were California (68%), Illinois (7%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants). 56% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Roth Family Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 16 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 19% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$338K
+17.4% YoY
Grant Count
16
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-41.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $261K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was founded by Harry Roth, Louis Roth, and Fannie Roth in Los Angeles. The foundation's giving is guided by core family values centered on compassion, justice, fairness, access, and respect for others. These values inspire support for causes related to protecting freedom and human and civil rights, and giving back to the community.
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Arts and Culture
- Youth
- Environment
- Economic Development
- International Development
- Reproductive Health and Rights/Sex Education
The foundation provides both general operating support and support for new and/or ongoing program and project initiatives.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s and Activity:**
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Los Angeles area, with grantmaking focus extending to California, Washington, and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 16 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,352,185
- Total Revenues: $364,273
- Total Expenses: $295,954
- Total Giving: $337,500
- Investment Income and Dividends: $248,308
Historical Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $5.21M
- Revenue: $3.51M
- Expenses: $724k
The foundation has no paid employees and operates with limited staffing, relying on board members who serve without compensation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,352,185 | $5,205,805 | $4,977,184 |
| Revenue | $364,273 | $3,508,866 | $143,089 |
| Expenses | $295,954 | $723,914 | $201,461 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $350,296 | $301,429 | $201,194 |
| Net Investment Income | $326,829 | $3,493,663 | $141,948 |
| Distributable Amount | $260,918 | $198,451 | $246,075 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include My Friend's Place ($100,000), Street Poets Inc ($50,000), Community Partners ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MY FRIEND'S PLACE Hollywood, CA | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
| STREET POETS INC Los Angeles, CA | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS Los Angeles, CA | LAS FOTOS PROJECT | $25,000 |
| ELEVATED ACCESS Champaign, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS Beaverton, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC Washington, DC | HURRICANE MILTON RELIEF | $25,000 |
| RISE EDUCATION FUND Sherman Oaks, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| WOKE VOTE Birmingham, AL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| BELLINGHAM FESTIVAL OF MUSIC Bellingham, WA | IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL P. ROTH | $10,000 |
| COMPTON JUNIOR EQUESTRIANS Compton, CA | COMPTON COWBOYS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rachel Roth - President
- Andrea Roth-Fedida - Treasurer
- Sarah Roth - Secretary
The foundation continues to include all family members, with two generations involved in its governance and decision-making.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Roth | President | 5 | — |
| Andrea Roth-Fedida | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Sarah Roth | Secretary | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Roth Family Foundation fund?
The foundation was founded by Harry Roth, Louis Roth, and Fannie Roth in Los Angeles. The foundation's giving is guided by core family values centered on compassion, justice, fairness, access, and respect for others. These values inspire support for causes related to protecting freedom and human and civil rights, and giving back to the community. The foundation's primary focus areas include: 1. Arts and Culture 2. Youth 3. Environment 4. Economic Development 5. International Development 6. Repr…
How do I apply for a grant from Roth Family Foundation?
The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Roth Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Los Angeles area, with grantmaking focus extending to California, Washington, and Oregon.
What size grants does Roth Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Roth Family Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $338K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Roth Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Roth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $261K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Roth Family Foundation's EIN?
Roth Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0352682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Roth Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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