The Roost Foundation
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The Roost Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roost Foundation gave $62K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,539
- -58.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,385
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,994
- Total assets
- $21,498
- -53.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Roost Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Focusing Philanthoropy ($21K). Together the top 4 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2025) to $147K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing Philanthoropy Santa Monica, CA | Foster Programs | $21,000 |
| The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert Palm Springs, CA | LGBTQ Programs | $14,988 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | Health Programs | $13,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cathdral City Cathedral City, CA | Children Programs | $12,551 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,498 | $158,522 | $198,856 | $61,539 | 4 | $4 |
| 2024 | $46,318 | $290,738 | $280,581 | $147,350 | 5 | $7 |
| 2023 | $36,195 | $183,428 | $252,724 | — | — | — |
About The Roost Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Roost Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Cathedral City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $4.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Roost Foundation is led by Jeffrey McDonald, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey McDonald
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$30K (2023) → $30K (2025)
Charles Thomas
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Bautier
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Jeffrey McDonald (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Roost Foundation
How much does The Roost Foundation give each year?
The Roost Foundation gave $62K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $147K across 5 grants.
What is The Roost Foundation's typical grant size?
The Roost Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,994, and its average grant was $15,385, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Roost Foundation give grants?
The Roost Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Roost Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Roost Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Roost Foundation?
The Roost Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $159K.
What is The Roost Foundation?
The Roost Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Cathedral City, CA. It holds $21K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Roost Foundation's EIN?
The Roost Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2380202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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