The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family
The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it gave 18 grants totaling $26,250 to charitable organizations, including cultural, religious, and other organizations.
The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family at a glance
In short: The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family gave $26K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,250
- +108.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,458
- +85.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $41,161
- -36.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (12 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% 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 Marian & Eva Rokacz Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 675 Third Avenue 8Th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 687-1425
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation B'nai B'rith ($5K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 19% to recipients in California. The filing also reports 0% for South Dakota and 0% for Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 18 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $875 repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $7K (2020) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation B'nai B'rith Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted Funds | $5,000 |
| MCC Theater New York, NY | Unrestricted Funds | $3,000 |
| Central Synogogue New York, NY | Unrestricted Funds | $2,500 |
| International Center of Photography New York, NY | Unrestricted Funds | $2,500 |
| Irish Repertory Theatre New York, NY | Unrestricted Funds | $2,500 |
| Whitney Museum New York, NY | Unrestricted Funds | $2,200 |
| Magen David Adom New York, NY | Unrestricted Funds | $2,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Unrestricted Funds | $1,500 |
| The Gateway Bellport, NY | Unrestricted Funds | $1,000 |
| Myriad USA New York, NY | Unrestricted Funds | $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 | $41,161 | $3,109 | $30,525 | $26,250 | 18 | $26,250 | $3,109 | $2,564 |
| 2023 | $64,703 | $11,003 | $12,756 | $12,576 | 16 | $12,576 | $3,300 | $2,379 |
| 2022 | $33,768 | $5,224 | $24,634 | $19,350 | 27 | $19,350 | — | $2,286 |
| 2021 | $59,082 | $11,235 | $18,773 | $14,225 | 25 | — | — | $2,935 |
| 2020 | $60,099 | $2,240 | $10,130 | $7,350 | 12 | — | $865 | $3,707 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 arts and cultural organizations, religious organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Among its grantees, the International Center of Photography describes itself as a museum and school dedicated to understanding and appreciating photography. Myriad USA says it facilitates thoughtful, effective giving across borders. New York Public Radio describes its mission as making the mind more curious, the heart more open, and the spirit more joyful through audio programming rooted in New York.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $26,250. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000.
Its largest reported grants included $5,000 to Congregation B’nai B’rith in Santa Barbara, California; $3,000 to MCC Theater; $2,500 each to Central Synagogue, the International Center of Photography, and Irish Repertory Theatre; and $2,200 to the Whitney Museum. The New York-based International Center of Photography received $2,500, Myriad USA received $1,000, and New York Public Radio received $250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Rokacz and John Rokacz as trustees.
The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Rokacz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Rokacz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family
How much does The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family give each year?
The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family gave $26K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 16 grants.
What is The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family's typical grant size?
The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,458, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family give grants?
The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants) and Bellport, NY (2 grants).
Does The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family's largest grantees?
The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation B'nai B'rith ($5,000), MCC Theater ($3,000) and Central Synogogue ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family?
The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family reported $41K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, religious organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family?
The foundation 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 Marian & Eva Rokacz Family's EIN?
The Marian & Eva Rokacz Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6887255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marian & Eva Rokacz 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.
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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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