The Roach Foundation Inc
The Roach Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 66 grants totaling $463,185, including support for educational institutions, arts organizations, community-service organizations, and other charitable organizations.
The Roach Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Roach Foundation Inc gave $463K across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $463,185
- -39.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,018
- -42.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,350
- Total assets
- $12,474,116
- +20.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (17 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% 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 Roach Foundation Inc
- 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: 777 Taylor St Ph Ii-J, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 347-3216
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roach Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Christian University ($149K). Together the top 10 received $336K.
Grant Size Distribution
312 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 307 grants of 312 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 2% to Virginia, and 1% to Illinois. The filing also lists recipients in the District of Columbia and Arkansas, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Roach Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 66 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $463K (2024) to $898K (2020). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $463K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $148,600 |
| The Big Good Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $34,267 |
| Flying T Club Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $25,750 |
| Kinderfrogs School Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $25,400 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Fort Worth, TX | Support | $22,350 |
| University Christian Church Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $22,067 |
| United Way of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $21,000 |
| Junior League of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $15,260 |
| Delta Delta Delta Dallas, TX | General Support | $11,500 |
| Texas Health Resources Foundation Arlington, TX | General Support | $10,100 |
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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 | $12,474,116 | $1,905,664 | $661,732 | $463,185 | 66 | $463,185 | $1,620,371 | $503,843 |
| 2023 | $10,376,422 | $3,807,466 | $1,095,482 | $769,129 | 63 | $769,129 | $3,313,449 | $417,029 |
| 2022 | $9,698,351 | $1,853,373 | $900,256 | $604,480 | 66 | $604,480 | $1,364,957 | $418,148 |
| 2021 | $9,381,170 | $1,121,886 | $1,025,460 | $789,989 | 60 | $789,989 | $731,193 | $404,083 |
| 2020 | $8,745,695 | $694,479 | $1,060,880 | $897,626 | 57 | — | $417,820 | $365,784 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as higher education, music and arts, community services, health-related philanthropy, and journalism. For example, Texas Christian University describes its role as an institution of higher education that seeks to educate ethical leaders and responsible citizens. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra describes its work as performing symphonic music and providing music education, while United Way of Tarrant County says it mobilizes the community, identifies needs, and invests in solutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 66 grants totaling $463,185. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $148,600, with a median grant of $1,350. The largest awards included $148,600 to Texas Christian University, $34,267 to The Big Good, $25,750 to Flying T Club, and $25,400 to KinderFrogs School. Other notable grants included $22,350 to Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, $22,067 to University Christian Church, and $21,000 to United Way of Tarrant County. The listed purposes were generally support or support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jean W. Roach as president, Amy Roach Bailey as treasurer, Lori Roach Davis as secretary, and Thomas Elliston as executive director.
The Roach Foundation Inc is led by Jean W. Roach, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean W. Roach
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Elliston
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Roach Bailey
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Roach Davis
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John V. Roach (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Lou Ann Blaylock (2020–2021) — Executive Director
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 Roach Foundation Inc
How much does The Roach Foundation Inc give each year?
The Roach Foundation Inc gave $463K across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $769K across 63 grants.
What is The Roach Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Roach Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,350, and its average grant was $7,018, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roach Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Roach Foundation Inc give grants?
The Roach Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (48 grants), Dallas, TX (4 grants), Arlington, TX (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Roach Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Roach Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roach Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Roach Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Christian University ($148,600), The Big Good ($34,267) and Flying T Club ($25,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Roach Foundation Inc?
The Roach Foundation Inc reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $463K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $504K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Roach Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as higher education, music and arts, community services, health-related philanthropy, and journalism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roach Foundation Inc?
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 Roach Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Roach Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2848244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Roach Foundation Inc 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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