The Francis and Kathleen Rooney
The Francis and Kathleen Rooney is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states and Washington, D.C., including a hospital, universities, a museum, and educational organizations.
The Francis and Kathleen Rooney at a glance
In short: The Francis and Kathleen Rooney gave $4.0M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $331K), top state Florida. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,970,000
- -69.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $330,833
- -66.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $225,000
- Total assets
- $47,999,366
- +30.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (43% 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 The Francis and Kathleen Rooney
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5601 South 122Nd East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74146
Phone: (571) 297-4893
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Francis and Kathleen Rooney funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Naples Community Hospital Inc ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 71 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida accounted for 43% of grant dollars, Oklahoma 17%, Texas 16%, Washington, D.C. 13%, and Indiana 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Francis and Kathleen Rooney open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 222% 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 $1.6M (2022) to $12.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naples Community Hospital Inc Naples, FL | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation Stillwater, OK | General Support | $675,000 |
| Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Arlington, TX | General Support | $400,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac Notre Dame, IN | General Support | $350,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | General Support | $300,000 |
| The George W Bush Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $250,000 |
| Consortium of Catholic Academies Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
| Ave Maria University Inc Ave Maria, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $100,000 |
| Naples Historical Society Foundation Naples, FL | General Support | $70,000 |
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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 | $47,999,366 | $15,311,202 | $5,200,953 | $3,970,000 | 12 | $3,970,402 | $8,399,350 | $1,789,445 |
| 2023 | $36,750,390 | $11,332,914 | $14,060,514 | $12,807,812 | 13 | $12,814,101 | $1,051,125 | $1,744,145 |
| 2022 | $37,016,791 | $3,628,026 | $2,841,127 | $1,608,833 | 12 | $1,610,071 | $1,373,213 | $1,754,457 |
| 2021 | $40,412,827 | $9,232,579 | $3,452,217 | $2,126,833 | 19 | $2,131,161 | $5,888,001 | $1,842,200 |
| 2020 | $37,245,080 | $2,706,847 | $3,127,468 | $1,937,000 | 15 | — | $1,454,669 | $1,624,653 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Francis and Kathleen Rooney reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a hospital, universities, a museum, and educational organizations. Naples Community Hospital describes its mission as “helping everyone live a longer, happier, and healthier life.” The National Medal of Honor Museum says it preserves and presents the stories of Medal of Honor recipients. The Oklahoma State University Foundation says it unites donor passions with university priorities to elevate the university’s impact. The Naples Historical Society Foundation says it supports the Naples Historical Society and its work preserving Naples history.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $3,970,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,500,000, with a median of $225,000. The largest grants were $1,500,000 to Naples Community Hospital, $675,000 to the Oklahoma State University Foundation, $400,000 to the Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, $350,000 to the University of Notre Dame du Lac, and $300,000 to Washington Jesuit Academy. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathleen C. Rooney as president and director; Kathleen D. Rooney as treasurer and director; Michael Collins Rooney as general counsel, secretary, and director; and Brynn Hunt as secretary.
The Francis and Kathleen Rooney is led by Kathleen D. Rooney, President, Director, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen D. Rooney
President, Director, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Collins Rooney
General Counsel, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brynn Hunt
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Francis and Kathleen Rooney
How much does The Francis and Kathleen Rooney give each year?
The Francis and Kathleen Rooney gave $4.0M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.8M across 13 grants.
What is The Francis and Kathleen Rooney's typical grant size?
The Francis and Kathleen Rooney's median grant in 2024 was $225,000, and its average grant was $330,833, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Francis and Kathleen Rooney give grants?
The Francis and Kathleen Rooney's top state is Florida, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (17%) and Texas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Francis and Kathleen Rooney give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Francis and Kathleen Rooney's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Francis and Kathleen Rooney's largest grantees?
The Francis and Kathleen Rooney's largest 2024 grantees include Naples Community Hospital Inc ($1,500,000), Oklahoma State University Foundation ($675,000) and Medal of Honor Museum Foundation ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Francis and Kathleen Rooney?
The Francis and Kathleen Rooney reported $48.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Francis and Kathleen Rooney fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a hospital, universities, a museum, and educational organizations. Naples Community Hospital describes its mission as “helping everyone live a longer, happier, and healthier life.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Francis and Kathleen Rooney?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Francis and Kathleen Rooney's EIN?
The Francis and Kathleen Rooney's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5524633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Francis and Kathleen Rooney accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Francis and Kathleen Rooney funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-francis-and-kathleen-rooney-morg_63492fbf97f1496da900032864b369e4
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