The Rorick Family Foundation
The Rorick Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pinole, California. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $225,100 to charitable organizations, including organizations working on issues such as working families, climate and energy policy, sustainable food systems, and community gardening.
The Rorick Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rorick Family Foundation gave $225K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $14,069
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,126,516
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Rorick Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 695, Pinole, CA 94564
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rorick Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Working America Education Fund ($35K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 24% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 4% each to recipients in Maryland and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rorick Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 498% 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
In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Working America Education Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $35,000 |
| Multiplier San Francisco, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Oakland High School Oakland, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Ceres Sebastopol, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Urban Tilth Richmond, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Accfb Oakland, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Kitchen Table Advisors Salinas, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Farm Alliance of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Drawdown St. Paul, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,126,516 | $2,366,257 | $239,741 | $225,100 | 16 | $239,741 | $48,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rorick Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include educating the public about issues important to working families (Working America Education Fund), accelerating initiatives for a healthy, sustainable, resilient, and equitable world (Multiplier), and advancing sustainable local food production and community gardening (Urban Tilth). The Climate Center describes its work as reducing climate pollution at scale, starting in California.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $225,100 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $35,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $35,000 to Working America Education Fund, $25,000 to Multiplier, and $20,000 each to Oakland High School, Ceres, Urban Tilth, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, ACCFB, and Kitchen Table Advisors. The Farm Alliance of Baltimore and The Drawdown each received $10,000. Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, Santa Barbara Junior High PTSA, and The Climate Center each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roxanne Clement-Rorick as president and director, and Eurydice Rorick as secretary, treasurer, and director.
The Rorick Family Foundation is led by Roxanne Clement-Rorick, President & Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roxanne Clement-Rorick
President & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Eurydice Rorick
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Roxanne Clement-Rorick (Pres/Dir).
Frequently asked questions about The Rorick Family Foundation
How much does The Rorick Family Foundation give each year?
The Rorick Family Foundation gave $225K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Rorick Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rorick Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,069, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rorick Family Foundation give grants?
The Rorick Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does The Rorick Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rorick Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rorick Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rorick Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Working America Education Fund ($35,000), Multiplier ($25,000) and Oakland High School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rorick Family Foundation?
The Rorick Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $240K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rorick Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rorick Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Rorick Family Foundation's EIN?
The Rorick Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3974736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Rorick 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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