The Roach Foundation Inc

FORT WORTH, TX EIN: 75-2848244

The Roach Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1999 and based in Fort Worth, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.5M

+20.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$463K

-39.8% YoY

Grant Count

+4.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-42.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roach Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $504K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Education — particularly higher education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services — including health and medical care for children
The Arts
Health Associations
Children and Youth Services
Social Services

Grantmaking

Average Grant

amount and median grant amount data available but not specified in sources

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Virginia, and Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $2.6M (99%)

Virginia $15K (1%)

Illinois $9K (0%)

New York $8K (0%)

District of Columbia $6K (0%)

Arkansas $250 (0%)

Kansas $250 (0%)

California $200 (0%)

States

Arkansas California District of Columbia Illinois Kansas New York Texas Virginia

Cities

AddisonAlexandriaArlilngtonArlingtonAustinCenterCharlottesvilleChicagoCross RoadsDallasEl SegundoEncinoEvanstonFort WorthForth WorthGeorgetownGrapevineHoustonHurstLevelland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Assets: $12,474,116
Total Revenues: $1,905,664
Total Expenses: $661,732
Investment Income and Dividends: $287,857
Total Liabilities: $0
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,474,116	$10,376,422	$9,698,351
Revenue	$1,905,664	$3,807,466	$1,853,373
Expenses	$661,732	$1,095,482	$900,256
Qualifying Distributions	$463,185	$769,129	$604,480
Net Investment Income	$1,620,371	$3,313,449	$1,364,957
Distributable Amount	$503,843	$417,029	$418,148

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Flying T Club ($25,750), Kinderfrogs School ($25,400), Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra ($22,350).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
29 ACRES CROSS ROADS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100
ACH CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES FORT WORTH, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,100
ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DALLAS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$250
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
AMON CARTER MUSEUM FORT WORTH, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
ARTS FORT WORTH FORT WORTH, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100
BAYLOR ALL SAINTS HEALTH FOUNDATION FORT WORTH, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,700
BOBBY NORRIS ROUNDUP FOR AUTISM FORT WORTH, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$275
CAMP FIRE USA FORT WORTH, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$150

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Thomas Elliston — Executive Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JEAN W ROACH	PRESIDENT	1	—
AMY ROACH BAILEY	TREASURER	1	—
LORI ROACH DAVIS	SECRETARY	1	—
THOMAS ELLISTON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2026

In 2026, The Roach Foundation committed a $10 million gift to Texas Christian University to support the university's research and innovation priorities as part of TCU's Values in Action Strategic Plan and the university's pursuit of R1 research status.

Roach Foundation Commits $10 Million to TCU Supporting Research, Innovation

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Roach Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • **Education** — particularly higher education • **Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking** • **Human Services** — including health and medical care for children • **The Arts** • **Health Associations** • **Children and Youth Services** • **Social Services**

How do I apply for a grant from The Roach Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 68 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $463,185 • Typical award range: $100–$471,783 • Average grant amount and median grant amount data available but not specified in sources **Recent Grantees (2024):** • The Big Good ($34,267) • Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association ($22,350) • University Christian Church ($22,067) • Texas Christian University **Grant Type:** The foundation provides general support funding.

Where does The Roach Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Virginia, and Illinois.

What size grants does The Roach Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Roach Foundation Inc awarded 66 grants totaling $463K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Roach Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Roach Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $504K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.