The Roop Charitable Foundation
The Roop Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $154K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $13K.
The Roop Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roop Charitable Foundation gave $14K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,000
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,800
- -72.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $154,004
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Roop Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Tides Foundation ($5K). Together the top 5 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Roop Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 133% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $14K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | Social Justice Programs | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Poor Program | $5,000 |
| Movement Voter Project the Tides Foundation North Hampton, MA | Social Justice Programs | $2,000 |
| Beverly Booystraps Beverly, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Clean Air Task Boston, MA | Environmental Programs | $1,000 |
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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 | $154,004 | $14,290 | $15,617 | $14,000 | 5 | $14,785 | $13,458 | $8,661 |
| 2023 | $155,331 | $702 | $14,878 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,297 | $1,553 | $8,525 |
| 2022 | $169,507 | $5,894 | $8,143 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,894 | $8,532 |
| 2021 | $170,605 | $29,497 | $6,651 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,035 | $29,060 | $10,183 |
| 2020 | $147,759 | $12,299 | $7,390 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $12,299 | $8,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roop Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Roop Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara W. Roop
Trustee & As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen R. Roop
Trustee & As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Roop Charitable Foundation
How much does The Roop Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Roop Charitable Foundation gave $14K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is The Roop Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Roop Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,800, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Roop Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Roop Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Roop Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Roop Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Roop Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Roop Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Tides Foundation ($5,000), Greater Boston Food Bank ($5,000) and Movement Voter Project the Tides Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Roop Charitable Foundation?
The Roop Charitable Foundation reported $154K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Roop Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Roop Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3371064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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