The Roe Foundation Inc
The Roe Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 38 grants totaling $1,351,119, with listed awards supporting organizations working in areas including marine and wildlife conservation, immigrant integration, speech therapy, film, education, and higher education.
The Roe Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Roe Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,351,119
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,556
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,421,164
- -17.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (19 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (53% 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 Roe Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18 East 50Th Street, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 837-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roe Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mote Marine Laboratory Inc ($211K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 183 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 53% of grant dollars, Florida recipients 19%, Utah recipients 8%, California recipients 8%, and Maryland recipients 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Roe Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 38 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 730% of 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 $1.0M (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mote Marine Laboratory Inc Sarasota, FL | General Support | $211,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Neighbors Link Corporation Mt Kisco, NY | General Support | $111,264 |
| The American Institute for Stuttering New York, NY | General Support | $106,355 |
| Conservamerica Chevy Chase, MD | General Support | $100,000 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation Pebble Beach, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Utah Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $100,000 |
| Andrew Sabin Family Foundation East Hampton, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Ellis Island Honors Society Franklin Square, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $3,421,164 | $1,028,685 | $1,358,941 | $1,351,119 | 38 | $1,231,541 | $559,730 | $168,622 |
| 2023 | $4,168,458 | $836,083 | $1,329,447 | $1,326,714 | 44 | $1,239,447 | $228,083 | $214,650 |
| 2022 | $4,661,822 | $1,958,371 | $1,317,959 | $1,273,921 | 35 | $1,274,971 | $924,596 | $232,371 |
| 2021 | $4,790,106 | $5,727,059 | $1,066,659 | $1,024,850 | 37 | $1,032,752 | $1,979,937 | $304,954 |
| 2020 | $1,986,652 | $3,921,050 | $1,048,940 | $1,045,130 | 29 | — | $1,215,970 | $13,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roe Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $169K 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 organizations with varied missions. Mote Marine Laboratory describes its work as advancing marine and environmental sciences through research, education, and public outreach. The Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, education, and public engagement. Neighbors Link Corporation describes its mission as strengthening community through the integration of immigrants, including programs in English-language learning, workforce development, legal services, and support services.
Other 2024 recipients include the American Institute for Stuttering, which describes its mission as providing speech therapy, family guidance, and clinical training; Utah Film Center, which uses film exhibition, education, and artist support to engage audiences; and Pebble Beach Company Foundation, which funds educational opportunities for Monterey County youth. Fordham University describes its mission as combining research and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $1,351,119. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $211,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $211,000 to Mote Marine Laboratory, $200,000 to the Wildlife Conservation Society, $111,264 to Neighbors Link Corporation, and $106,355 to the American Institute for Stuttering. Other notable awards included $100,000 each to ConservAmerica, Pebble Beach Company Foundation, and Utah Film Center; $75,000 each to Andrew Sabin Family Foundation and Ellis Island Honors Society; and $50,000 each to Fordham University and Ozuah Family Foundation. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg Manocherian as director and president; John Manocherian as vice president; Scott Solomon as an officer; and Jed Manocherian as director and secretary.
The Roe Foundation Inc is led by Greg Manocherian, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Manocherian
Director & President
Director & President As Req'd → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jed Manocherian
Director & Sec'y
Director & Sec'y As Req'd → Director & Sec'y, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Manocherian
Vice President
Vice President As Req'd → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Solomon
Officer
Officer As Req'd → Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 Roe Foundation Inc
How much does The Roe Foundation Inc give each year?
The Roe Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 44 grants.
What is The Roe Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Roe Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $35,556, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roe Foundation Inc that year got $27K on average.
Where does The Roe Foundation Inc give grants?
The Roe Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and Utah (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants), Bronx, NY (2 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does The Roe Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Roe Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roe Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Roe Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mote Marine Laboratory Inc ($211,000), Wildlife Conservation Society ($200,000) and Neighbors Link Corporation ($111,264), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Roe Foundation Inc?
The Roe Foundation Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Roe Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Mote Marine Laboratory describes its work as advancing marine and environmental sciences through research, education, and public outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roe Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Roe Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Roe Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3840700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Roe 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Roe Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-roe-foundation-inc-morg_9ded54db5f3c4cfcb846db1c6d214a04
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