The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family
The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family is a private foundation based in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. It made 12 grants totaling $578,500 in 2024, with awards for general support, recovery housing, education and scholarships, and other purposes.
The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family at a glance
In short: The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family gave $579K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $578,500
- +33.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,208
- +44.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $770,230
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13167 County Hwy Oo, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Phone: (715) 830-7805
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Haven Christian Church ($500K). Together the top 8 received $568K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($10,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 80 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 2% to recipients in Montana. The filing also lists recipients in Kentucky and Minnesota, each representing 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family gives
- Giving grew 375% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2021) to $579K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $579K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haven Christian Church Eau Claire, WI | General Support | $500,000 |
| Eau Claire Sober Living Eau Claire, WI | Men's Home Start-up | $25,000 |
| Regis Catholic Schools Foundation Eau Claire, WI | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| CVTC Foundation Eau Claire, WI | Program Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation Bozeman, MT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kingdom Workers Waukesha, WI | Teens in the Trade | $5,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley Inc Eau Claire, WI | Brewers Game | $2,000 |
| Friends Network St. Paul, MN | General 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 | $770,230 | $182,407 | $600,223 | $578,500 | 12 | $583,833 | $166,723 | $50,939 |
| 2023 | $1,189,951 | $97,214 | $454,289 | $435,000 | 13 | $437,155 | $80,080 | $61,325 |
| 2022 | $1,529,539 | $71,732 | $364,760 | $336,500 | 16 | $337,810 | $44,782 | $79,394 |
| 2021 | $1,830,599 | $179,965 | $152,759 | $121,700 | 24 | $125,686 | $152,892 | $202,264 |
| 2020 | $1,688,741 | $273,041 | $250,151 | $206,750 | 15 | — | $5,271 | $55,857 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a sober-living home, Catholic schools, scholarships, a youth program, and charitable organizations.
Among its grantees, Eau Claire Sober Living describes its work as providing a substance-free, supportive recovery community. Regis Catholic Schools Foundation says it supports Regis Catholic Schools. Yellowstone Club Community Foundation says it provides resources to qualified nonprofits in the greater Big Sky and an individual recipient area that promote community service, education, and conservation. Friends Network says it recruits, trains, sends, and supports lay missionaries around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $578,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $500,000 to Haven Christian Church for general support; $25,000 to Eau Claire Sober Living for a men’s home start-up; $15,000 to Regis Catholic Schools Foundation for scholarships; $10,000 to CVTC Foundation for program scholarships; and $10,000 to Yellowstone Club Community Foundation for general support. Other awards included $5,000 to Kingdom Workers for “Teens in the Trade” and tuition scholarships of $5,000, $2,500, and $500 to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jim Rooney and Jennifer Rooney as trustees.
The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Rooney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Rooney
Trustee
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 Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family
How much does The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family give each year?
The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family gave $579K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $435K across 13 grants.
What is The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family's typical grant size?
The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $48,208, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family give grants?
The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family gives mostly in Wisconsin: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eau Claire, WI (5 grants).
Does The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family's largest grantees?
The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family's largest 2024 grantees include Haven Christian Church ($500,000), Eau Claire Sober Living ($25,000) and Regis Catholic Schools Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($10,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family?
The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family reported $770K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $584K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a sober-living home, Catholic schools, scholarships, a youth program, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family's EIN?
The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2637666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jim & Jennifer Rooney Family 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 September 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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