The Roessner Family Foundation Inc
The Roessner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Harwich Port, Massachusetts. Established in April 1997, the foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple focus areas, with particular emphasis on youth development, education, and community services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.3M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$650K
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
33
-23.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+28.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives that empower and enrich the lives of children and young people. Primary funding areas include:
- Education — including STEM education, arts education, and educational programs for underserved populations
- Youth Development — programs supporting children with disabilities, foster youth, and at-risk youth
- Arts & Culture — artistic growth and creative development for young people
- Community Services — programs serving children with developmental disabilities, mental health support, and recreational opportunities
- Philanthropy & Voluntarism — developing the next generation of philanthropists
- Human Services — supporting families and children facing life challenges
Grantmaking
The foundation supports a diverse portfolio of organizations addressing youth welfare, education, and community development.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Massachusetts
- Florida
- Vermont
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $13,341,664
- Total Giving: $650,000–$657,000
- Total Revenues: $1,565,842
- Total Expenses: $728,101
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,341,664 | $12,503,923 | $12,493,051 |
| Revenue | $1,565,842 | $735,989 | $-597,353 |
| Expenses | $728,101 | $725,117 | $657,851 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $650,000 | $657,000 | $593,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,474,813 | $654,097 | $168,344 |
| Distributable Amount | $694,314 | $642,597 | $658,707 |
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
174 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Susan Roessner Domski — Executive Director
- John K. Roessner III — President and Treasurer
- John K. Roessner IV — Vice President
- Nancy Roessner King — Secretary
The foundation operates with an uncompensated leadership team.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN K ROESSNER III | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | — | — |
| JOHN K ROESSNER IV | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| NANCY ROESSNER KING | SECRETARY | — | — |
| SUSAN ROESSNER DOMSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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