The Roe Green Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio, established in 1999. The foundation supports arts and culture initiatives, with particular emphasis on performing arts and theater, as well as human services across multiple U.S. cities and states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+362.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+152.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
+29.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$196K
+95.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on:
- Arts and Culture — particularly performing arts and theater
- Human Services
The foundation's approach to philanthropy is characterized by a philosophy of generosity, with founder Roe Green describing her giving philosophy as: "I have five oranges. I eat one, I save one, and I give three away."
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$25,000
Average Grant
$408,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple regions:
- Ohio: Cleveland, Kent
- Colorado: Boulder
- New York: Chautauqua, New York, Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Florida: Jupiter, Lake Worth
- Other: Mount Scopus Campus
Primary funding states include Colorado, Florida, New York, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $3,798,915 (most recent filing)
- Assets increased 2.6% from previous year
Annual Activity:
- Total giving: $4,320,179
- Annual expenses: $1,895,648
- Annual revenue: $1,667,230
Giving Rate: The foundation gives at a rate exceeding 100% of its assets annually.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,798,915 | $821,930 | $593,188 |
| Revenue | $6,897,811 | $1,667,230 | $1,993,504 |
| Expenses | $4,560,767 | $1,895,648 | $1,871,329 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,439,196 | $1,800,939 | $1,809,348 |
| Net Investment Income | $389,090 | $18,521 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | $3,261 | $3,988 |
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
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chautauqua Institution (foundation) ($2,835,304), University of Colorado Foundation ($500,875), Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design - Jerusalm ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BEZALEL ACADEMY OF ARTS & DESIGN - JERUSALM | ROE GREEN GALLERY DEPT OF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS | $250,000 |
| CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION (FOUNDATION) CHAUTAUQUA, NY | PROMISE CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
| CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE CLEVELAND, OH | NGTF, CENTENNIAL & GALA; NEW AMERICAN PLAYS | $225,000 |
| CULTURAL COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAKE WORTH, FL | MUSE AWARDS; CULTURE & COCKTAILS | $25,000 |
| CULTURAL COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAKE WORTH, FL | ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
| DRAMATISTS GUILD FUND NEW YORK, NY | ANNUAL GALA | $35,000 |
| JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION JUPITER, FL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION KENT, OH | GLOBAL EDUCATION ENDOWMENT RENAISSANCE | $20,000 |
| KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION -SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE KENT, OH | ROE GREEN VISITING DIRECTOR SERIES | $35,000 |
| MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE JUPITER, FL | COMMUNI-TREES | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Roe Green — Founder and CEO of The Roe Green Foundation; arts patron, activist, and world traveler; trustee of Case Western Reserve University; native of Beachwood, Ohio; holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Communications
- Eugene A. Kratus — Trustee
Both trustees serve without compensation.
Recognition: Roe Green received the President's Award for Visionary Achievement from Case Western Reserve University in May 2025, recognizing her exceptional philanthropic service to the university, the world, and humanity.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROE GREEN | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| EUGENE A KRATUS | TRUSTEE | 12 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made several transformational commitments in recent years:
The Roe Green Foundation Makes Transformational $4.5 Million Commitment\**Chautauqua Theater Company** received a $4.5 million commitment, described as transformational support for the theater company
The Roe Green Foundation Makes Transformational $4.5 Million Commitment\**Maltz Performing Arts Center** received a $2 million grant in February 2025
$2 million grant from The Roe Green Foundation catalyzes ...**Case Western Reserve University** received a $2 million grant for multidisciplinary research building in Uganda, with the university noting that "The Maltz Performing Arts Center and the School of Law simply would not be the same without her" support
$2 million grant from The Roe Green Foundation catalyzes ...**Kent State University** received a $1 million gift from Roe Green and The Roe Green Foundation
$2 million grant from The Roe Green Foundation catalyzes ...**Cleveland Play House** continues to receive support, including $225,000 for New Ground Theatre Festival, Centennial & Gala, and New American Plays programming
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Roe Green Foundation fund?
The foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on: • **Arts and Culture** — particularly performing arts and theater • **Human Services** The foundation's approach to philanthropy is characterized by a philosophy of generosity, with founder Roe Green describing her giving philosophy as: "I have five oranges. I eat one, I save one, and I give three away."
How do I apply for a grant from The Roe Green Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $4.3 million • Number of grants: 22 grants annually • Median grant size: $25,000 • Grant range: $2,000 to $2,835,304 • Average grant size: $408,000 **Application Process:** The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. **Recent Major Grants:** • $4.5 million commitment to Chautauqua Theater Company • $2 million grant to the Maltz Performing Arts Center • $2 million grant to Case Western Reserve Un…
Where does The Roe Green Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple regions: • **Ohio:** Cleveland, Kent • **Colorado:** Boulder • **New York:** Chautauqua, New York, Niagara-on-the-Lake • **Florida:** Jupiter, Lake Worth • **Other:** Mount Scopus Campus Primary funding states include Colorado, Florida, New York, and Ohio.
What size grants does The Roe Green Foundation award?
In 2024, The Roe Green Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $196K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Roe Green Foundation's EIN?
The Roe Green Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1886405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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