The Roller-Bottimore Foundation
The Roller-Bottimore Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing emphasizes historical preservation and local history, and states a preference for organizations located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Roller-Bottimore Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roller-Bottimore Foundation gave $678K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), mostly in Virginia. 79% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $677,500
- +52.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,393
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $6,225,247
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 79% first-time grantees (11 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Roller-Bottimore Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit an online grant application after establishing a portal account; grant guidelines are available on the foundation’s website. The filing states that awards are limited to IRC Section 501(c)(3) organizations, with a preference for organizations located in Virginia and an emphasis on historical preservation and local history.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists May 1 and November 1.
- Deadline
- The filing lists May 1 and November 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Orran L Brown
Mailing address: 15 Tapoan Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: (804) 521-7201
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roller-Bottimore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emory & Henry University ($85K). Together the top 10 received $595K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 62 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC. It states a preference for organizations located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Roller-Bottimore Foundation open to new grantees?
79%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 14 grantees (79%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $390K (2022) to $678K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $678K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory & Henry University Emory, VA | Restoration of Historic | $84,500 |
| Science Museum of Virginia Foundation Richmond, VA | Preserving Richmond's Train | $75,000 |
| Friends of Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, VA | Restoration of Historic | $75,000 |
| National Soc of Colonial Dames of VA Richmond, VA | Restoration of Wilton's | $75,000 |
| Branch Museum of Design Richmond, VA | Ornamental Plaster | $75,000 |
| Memorial Fdn of the Germanna Locust Grove, VA | Restoration Work on | $60,000 |
| Lyric Council Inc Blacksburg, VA | Venue Facade & Roof Repairs | $50,000 |
| The Menokin Foundation Warsaw, VA | Brick & Mortar Project of | $50,000 |
| Venture Richmond Inc Richmond, VA | Preservation of Browns | $25,000 |
| Mariners' Museum Newport News, VA | Preserve Photos & Films IN | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 14 in 2025, 12 in 2024, and 13 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,225,247 | $776,739 | $836,223 | $677,500 | 14 | $705,000 | $660,020 | $666,697 |
| 2024 | $6,287,009 | $1,109,699 | $574,356 | $444,000 | 12 | $472,118 | $1,004,835 | $598,336 |
| 2023 | $5,753,913 | $314,299 | $706,990 | $586,450 | 13 | $616,844 | $226,350 | $545,118 |
| 2022 | $6,124,485 | $691,438 | $550,754 | $390,000 | 7 | $446,127 | $601,959 | $510,720 |
| 2021 | $5,986,395 | $977,179 | $683,304 | $528,642 | 16 | $587,176 | $885,992 | $566,184 |
| 2020 | $5,694,186 | $501,269 | $137,393 | — | — | — | $420,546 | $457,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roller-Bottimore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $667K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies historical preservation and local history as areas of emphasis. Its 2025 grants included projects described as historic restoration, preservation, and repairs.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Friends of Hollywood Cemetery says it maintains, renovates, and preserves the cemetery’s historic sections. The Menokin Foundation says it preserves the Menokin property and uses its historic, natural, and archaeological resources to educate the public. The Mariners’ Museum describes connecting people through shared maritime heritage. Other 2025 recipients included universities, a science museum foundation, a design museum, and organizations devoted to historic sites.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $677,500. Awards ranged from $20,000 to $84,500, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest reported grants were $84,500 to Emory & Henry University for historic restoration; $75,000 each to Friends of Hollywood Cemetery for historic restoration, the Science Museum of Virginia Foundation to preserve Richmond’s train history, the National Society of the Colonial Dames of Virginia for Wilton restoration, and the Branch Museum of Design for ornamental plaster work. Other reported awards included $60,000 to the Memorial Foundation of the Germanna for restoration work and $50,000 each to Lyric Council and the Menokin Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Orran L Brown as president, John L McElroy III as treasurer, and Coleen Butler Rodriguez as secretary. Board members listed are Ashleigh Brewer, Margaret K Turner, Matson Roberts, and Harold Williams.
The Roller-Bottimore Foundation is led by Orran L. Brown, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Orran L. Brown
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$250 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Coleen Butler Rodriguez
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$125 (2020) → $0 (2025)
John L. McElroy III
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Margaret K. Turner
Board Member
Board Emeber → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$250 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Ashleigh Brewer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Williams
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matson Roberts
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John T. King (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas N. Allen (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Henry C. Spaulding Jr. (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Megan Turner (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $250, to John L McElroy III (Treasurer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Roller-Bottimore Foundation
How much does The Roller-Bottimore Foundation give each year?
The Roller-Bottimore Foundation gave $678K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $444K across 12 grants.
What is The Roller-Bottimore Foundation's typical grant size?
The Roller-Bottimore Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $48,393, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roller-Bottimore Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does The Roller-Bottimore Foundation give grants?
The Roller-Bottimore Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (6 grants).
Does The Roller-Bottimore Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Roller-Bottimore Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Roller-Bottimore Foundation's largest grantees?
The Roller-Bottimore Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Emory & Henry University ($84,500), Science Museum of Virginia Foundation ($75,000) and Friends of Hollywood Cemetery ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Roller-Bottimore Foundation?
The Roller-Bottimore Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $705K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $667K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Roller-Bottimore Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies historical preservation and local history as areas of emphasis. Its 2025 grants included projects described as historic restoration, preservation, and repairs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roller-Bottimore Foundation?
The filing says to submit an online grant application after establishing a portal account; grant guidelines are available on the foundation’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Roller-Bottimore Foundation's EIN?
The Roller-Bottimore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1201084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Roller-Bottimore Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-roller-bottimore-foundation-morg_7b181d34a49c4561891506b242d49e8e
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