The Roney Family Foundation
The Roney Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Alanson, Michigan. In 2025, it gave $90,000 in eight grants, all for general operating support, to charitable organizations in Michigan and Indiana.
The Roney Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roney Family Foundation gave $90K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,250
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,627,684
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Roney Family Foundation
- 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: PO Box 400, Alanson, MI 49706
Phone: (248) 540-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roney Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ Child Society ($27K). Together the top 8 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 54 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 11% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Roney Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2024) to $165K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Child Society Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $27,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Detroit Horse Power Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Marian High School Bloomfield Hills, MI | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Brother Rice High School Bloomfield TWP, MI | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Holy Name Church Birmingham, MI | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Angels Place Southfield, MI | General Operating Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,627,684 | $185,762 | $110,424 | $90,000 | 8 | $91,345 | $169,350 | $91,499 |
| 2024 | $1,552,346 | $146,731 | $91,836 | $75,000 | 7 | $76,147 | $129,390 | $85,821 |
| 2023 | $1,497,451 | $60,720 | $96,763 | $78,000 | 13 | $80,776 | $43,797 | $79,928 |
| 2022 | $1,534,051 | $92,753 | $187,769 | $165,000 | 12 | $166,080 | $74,340 | $81,582 |
| 2021 | $1,629,067 | $196,499 | $182,189 | $160,000 | 14 | $161,175 | $175,835 | $94,324 |
| 2020 | $1,614,757 | $128,435 | $180,080 | $160,000 | 15 | — | $109,655 | $86,220 |
| 2019 | $1,666,402 | $67,139 | $168,410 | $132,000 | 13 | — | $46,651 | $89,591 |
| 2018 | $1,767,673 | $1,576,770 | $138,133 | $132,678 | 13 | — | $597,133 | $69,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roney Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working with urban youth, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and community members seeking food assistance. Detroit Horse Power describes its mission as teaching urban youth to ride and care for horses to develop skills for future success. Angels’ Place says it provides loving homes and professional support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded eight grants totaling $90,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $27,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest awards were $27,000 to Christ Child Society, $20,000 each to Capuchin Soup Kitchen and Detroit Horse Power, and $10,000 to the University of Notre Dame. All grants were designated for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Roney as president, William C. Roney III as treasurer, and Kathleen F. Roney as secretary.
The Roney Family Foundation is led by Brian Roney, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Roney
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen F. Roney
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C. Roney III
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Roney (2018–2022) — Director · Filing note: Deceased
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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
How much does The Roney Family Foundation give each year?
The Roney Family Foundation gave $90K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 7 grants.
What is The Roney Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Roney Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,250, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Roney Family Foundation give grants?
The Roney Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants).
Does The Roney Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Roney Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roney Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Roney Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Christ Child Society ($27,000), Capuchin Soup Kitchen ($20,000) and Detroit Horse Power ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Roney Family Foundation?
The Roney Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (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 fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working with urban youth, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and community members seeking food assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roney Family Foundation?
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's EIN?
The Roney Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6091222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does The Roney Family 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.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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