The Roney Family Foundation Inc
The Roney Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in music and the performing arts, education, and youth development.
The Roney Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Roney Family Foundation Inc gave $199K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $199,289
- +38.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,861
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $550
- Total assets
- $3,094,077
- -5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (81% 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 Roney Family 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: 13 E Macon Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: (805) 565-7919
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roney Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Savannah Philharmonic Corporation ($76K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 143 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 13% to Michigan, 5% to California, 1% to Florida, and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Roney Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $229; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $157 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $144K (2024) to $209K (2021). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Philharmonic Corporation Savannah, GA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Savannah Classical Academy Savannah, GA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale Barney Charter School Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Savannah Music Festival Savannah, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Tradition Vocal Savannah, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| CASA Atlanta, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Elevate Savannah Savannah, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Horizons Savannah Savannah, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,094,077 | $215,731 | $245,470 | $199,289 | 34 | $209,789 | $180,050 | $262,046 |
| 2024 | $3,280,002 | $84,037 | $166,133 | $143,621 | 29 | $152,096 | $70,000 | $247,416 |
| 2023 | $3,471,585 | $91,558 | $194,668 | $158,025 | 27 | $166,325 | $68,975 | $221,500 |
| 2022 | $3,575,139 | $84,838 | $196,575 | $155,250 | 25 | $165,150 | $57,607 | $228,680 |
| 2021 | $3,689,463 | $214,131 | $256,351 | $209,340 | 28 | $224,340 | $182,120 | $253,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roney Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $262K 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for arts organizations, schools, and youth-serving organizations. Grantee descriptions provide examples: the Savannah Philharmonic says it enriches the community through orchestral performances and promotes appreciation of the arts; the Savannah Music Festival says it presents musical arts productions and stimulates arts education; and Elevate Savannah says it builds relationships with urban youth to help them thrive and contribute to their community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $199,289. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $75,000, with a median of $550.
Notable 2025 grants included $75,000 to Savannah Philharmonic Corporation, $50,000 to Savannah Classical Academy, $25,000 to Hillsdale Barney Charter School, and $10,000 to Savannah Music Festival. The filing also reports grants of $5,000 each to American Tradition Vocal, CASA, Elevate Savannah, and Horizons Savannah. Music Academy of the West received three separately listed grants of $2,500, $2,500, and $2,000. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Regina Roney as president and director, Richard Roney as treasurer and director, and Jessica Roney Sheya as director.
The Roney Family Foundation Inc is led by Regina Roney, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regina Roney
President & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Roney
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Roney Sheya
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jessica Roney (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Roney Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Roney Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Roney Family Foundation Inc gave $199K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 29 grants.
What is The Roney Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Roney Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $550, and its average grant was $5,861, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roney Family Foundation Inc that year got $229 on average.
Where does The Roney Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Roney Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (13%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (14 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (13 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Roney Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Roney Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roney Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Roney Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Savannah Philharmonic Corporation ($76,000 across 2 grants), Savannah Classical Academy ($50,000) and Hillsdale Barney Charter School ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Roney Family Foundation Inc?
The Roney Family Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Roney Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for arts organizations, schools, and youth-serving organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roney Family 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 Roney Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Roney Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0451062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Roney Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Roney Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-roney-family-foundation-inc-morg_86ff99efe5214987805ca2b098c1c056
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