The Roche Family Foundation
The Roche Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and, in 2024, supported a college, a school, a professional theatre company, and other organizations.
The Roche Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roche Family Foundation gave $530K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), top state Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $530,000
- -65.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,714
- -30.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $45,227,513
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (43% 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 Roche Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 801 Key Highway Unit 455, Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (443) 570-5602
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roche Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bowdoin College ($230K). Together the top 7 received $530K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 58 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Maine received 43% of grant dollars, Maryland 28%, New York 19%, Massachusetts 5%, and North Carolina 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Roche Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 22% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $530K (2024) to $6.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $530K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | Unrestricted | $230,000 |
| Everyman Theatre Inc Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Nightingale-Bamford School New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Harvard Law School Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| UNC - Institute for the Arts and Humanities Chapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| First Tee - Greater Baltimore Hunt Valley, MD | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,227,513 | $1,774,753 | $789,865 | $530,000 | 7 | $530,000 | $1,553,085 | $2,423,338 |
| 2023 | $44,245,862 | $11,416,640 | $1,896,099 | $1,520,000 | 14 | $1,520,000 | $6,000,506 | $1,989,530 |
| 2022 | $39,892,413 | $32,572,014 | $6,686,113 | $6,256,654 | 13 | $6,256,654 | $21,132,368 | $1,371,221 |
| 2021 | $38,060,587 | $13,870,492 | $1,223,996 | $1,037,500 | 17 | $1,037,500 | $3,734,982 | $1,542,473 |
| 2020 | $27,301,686 | $10,457,975 | $1,054,385 | $820,000 | 7 | — | $5,099,028 | $1,147,649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roche Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M 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 formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for educational institutions, the arts, and other charitable organizations. Bowdoin College describes its mission as educating students in the liberal arts and developing their creative, social, and leadership abilities. The Nightingale-Bamford School says it inspires girls to go beyond barriers and aims to develop critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and independent agents of their own lives. Everyman Theatre describes itself as a professional theatre company producing plays intended to be affordable and accessible to everyone.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $530,000 through 7 grants. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $230,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants were $230,000 to Bowdoin College, $100,000 each to Everyman Theatre and The Nightingale-Bamford School, and $25,000 each to Harvard Law School, UNC–Institute for the Arts and Humanities, First Tee–Greater Baltimore, and United Way of Central Maryland. All seven grants were listed as unrestricted.
In 2023, the foundation gave $1,520,000 through 14 grants; in 2022, it gave $6,256,654 through 13 grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George A Roche, Kathryn Roche Hope, and Marianne Schmitt Hellauer as trustees.
The Roche Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George A. Roche
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Roche Hope
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Schmitt Hellauer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
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 Roche Family Foundation
How much does The Roche Family Foundation give each year?
The Roche Family Foundation gave $530K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 14 grants.
What is The Roche Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Roche Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $75,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Roche Family Foundation give grants?
The Roche Family Foundation's top state is Maine, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (28%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does The Roche Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Roche Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roche Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Roche Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bowdoin College ($230,000), Everyman Theatre Inc ($100,000) and The Nightingale-Bamford School ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Roche Family Foundation?
The Roche Family Foundation reported $45.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $530K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (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 Roche Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for educational institutions, the arts, and other charitable organizations. Bowdoin College describes its mission as educating students in the liberal arts and developing their creative, social, and leadership abilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roche Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Roche Family Foundation's EIN?
The Roche Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1801624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Roche Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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