The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc
The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc is a private foundation, based in Garden City, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc at a glance
In short: The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc gave $2.7M across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $678K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,713,386
- +114874.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $678,347
- +28643.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $640,767
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Yorkshire Pudding Fund (Donor Advised Fund) ($1.4M). Together the top 4 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $2.7M (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Yorkshire Pudding Fund (Donor Advised Fund) New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,406,853 |
| Femma's Fancy Fund (Donor Advised Fund) Woodbridge, NJ | General Purpose | $1,236,533 |
| Nantucket Yacht Club Foundation Nantucket, MA | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| The Castle Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,025,656 | $2,748,806 | $2,713,386 | 4 | $2,720,268 | $1,018,970 | $49,627 |
| 2020 | $1,686,248 | $4,605 | $96,000 | $2,360 | 1 | — | $4,134 | $39,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc is led by Hollace Lindsay Roe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Hollace Lindsay Roe
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph C. Roe II
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall B. Roe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc
How much does The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc give each year?
The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc gave $2.7M across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc's typical grant size?
The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc's median grant in 2021 was $640,767, and its average grant was $678,347, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc give grants?
The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $50K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc's EIN?
The Kenneth and Hazel Roe Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2305353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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