Roush Family Foundation
Roush Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Roush Family Foundation gave $325K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $163K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $325,000
- +1525.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $162,500
- +1525.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $162,500
- Total assets
- $3,191,984
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Roush Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Otterbein University ($300K). Together the top 2 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Roush Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $325K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Otterbein University Westerville, OH | Education | $300,000 |
| The Big Bus Westerville, OH | Education | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,191,984 | $946,399 | $368,130 | $325,000 | 2 | $146,399 |
| 2023 | $2,297,765 | $-23,592 | $60,477 | $20,000 | 2 | $-24,188 |
| 2022 | $2,641,566 | $-113,302 | $73,914 | $30,000 | 3 | $-115,812 |
| 2021 | $3,064,443 | $459,601 | $343,016 | $296,000 | 3 | $382,406 |
| 2020 | $2,783,907 | $39,110 | $102,278 | $70,000 | 2 | $19,880 |
About Roush Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Roush Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $325K. Net investment income was $146K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Roush Family Foundation is led by Wendy L. Roush, Chairperson & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy L. Roush
Chairperson & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel H. Roush
Vice Chair & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David E. Lehman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elmer W. Yoest
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Botts
Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce E. Bailey
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas F. Kridler
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott G. Heitkamp
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Roush Family Foundation
How much does Roush Family Foundation give each year?
Roush Family Foundation gave $325K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is Roush Family Foundation?
Roush Family Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $946K.
Where does Roush Family Foundation operate?
Roush Family Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Roush Family Foundation's EIN?
Roush Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1677576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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