The Rohan Foundation
The Rohan Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, that makes grants to charitable organizations. Its 2024 filing describes its contributions as being for general purposes and lists recipients in several states.
The Rohan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rohan Foundation gave $114K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,387
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,007
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $164,136
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (31% 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 Rohan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 610414, Dallas, TX 75261
Phone: (214) 409-1300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rohan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CAF America ($35K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 203 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (31%), Virginia (31%), New York (24%), the District of Columbia (5%), and Washington (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rohan Foundation gives
- 19% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2022) to $159K (2023). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAF America Alexandria, VA | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| Ntxnorth Texas Giving Dallas, TX | General Purpose | $20,845 |
| Aflouvre New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Wwwdonorschooseorg New York, NY | General Purpose | $6,069 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| 36 Individual Cont of Less Than 200 Dallas, TX | General Purpose | $3,741 |
| Saintspantr Shelton, WA | General Purpose | $3,715 |
| AT&T Performing Arts Center Dallas, TX | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Americans United for Sepa Washington, DC | General Purpose | $2,200 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 | $164,136 | $152,260 | $116,289 | $114,387 | 57 | $114,387 | $5,810 | $5,995 |
| 2023 | $127,717 | $163,185 | $160,474 | $159,031 | 81 | $159,031 | $5,721 | $6,017 |
| 2022 | $125,065 | $42,412 | $101,322 | $97,332 | 63 | $97,332 | $1,853 | $7,096 |
| 2021 | $183,916 | $287,798 | $103,882 | $100,250 | 2 | $100,250 | $64 | $686 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rohan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 is provided. The 2024 recipients show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights; the Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art to connect people with creativity, knowledge, and ideas; and Mary’s Place says it provides shelter and resources to families facing or experiencing homelessness. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $114,387. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $35,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $35,000 to CAF AMERICA, $20,845 to NTXNORTH TEXAS GIVING, $10,000 to AFLOUVRE, and $6,069 to WWWDONORSCHOOSEORG; each was listed for general purposes. Other listed recipients included Central Park Conservancy ($4,000), Saintspantr ($3,715), and the AT&T Performing Arts Center ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory Rohan as president, Lysa Rohan as treasurer and secretary, and J Mitchell Miller as director.
The Rohan Foundation is led by Gregory Rohan, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Rohan
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Mitchell Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lysa Rohan
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Rohan Foundation
How much does The Rohan Foundation give each year?
The Rohan Foundation gave $114K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $159K across 81 grants.
What is The Rohan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rohan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,007, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rohan Foundation give grants?
The Rohan Foundation's top state is Texas, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (31%) and New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (15 grants), New York, NY (15 grants) and Washington, DC (9 grants).
Does The Rohan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rohan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rohan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rohan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include CAF America ($35,000), Ntxnorth Texas Giving ($20,845) and Aflouvre ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rohan Foundation?
The Rohan Foundation reported $164K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rohan Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 recipients show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rohan Foundation?
The foundation 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 Rohan Foundation's EIN?
The Rohan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1970239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Rohan 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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