The Roron Foundation Inc
The Roron Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $156,500 to charitable organizations, including groups working in autism support, health, food assistance, and other areas.
The Roron Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Roron Foundation Inc gave $157K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,500
- -9.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,019
- -9.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $4,304,019
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (23% 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 Roron 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: 6180 Nw 23Rd Way, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Phone: (914) 523-5644
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roron Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was GHA Autism Supports ($25K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to Florida (23%), North Carolina (17%), New York (16%), Tennessee (10%), and Connecticut (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Roron Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2019) to $300K (2021). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GHA Autism Supports Albemarle, NC | Program Services | $25,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Founda Boca Raton, FL | Program Services | $25,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Memphis, TN | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Stephen Siller Towers to Tunnel Staten Island, NY | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Shatterproof Norwalk, CT | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Topeka, KS | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Rileys Children Foundation Bloomington, IN | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Albert Lea, MN | Program Services | $5,000 |
| IDF New York, NY | Program Services | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,304,019 | $322,685 | $490,687 | $156,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $4,472,021 | $617,444 | $519,559 | $172,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $4,374,136 | $1,134,392 | $474,591 | $144,000 | 29 |
| 2022 | $3,714,335 | $866,745 | $584,822 | $144,500 | 29 |
| 2021 | $3,432,412 | $465,285 | $664,520 | $300,000 | 29 |
| 2020 | $3,631,647 | $2,635,443 | $159,423 | $68,000 | 18 |
| 2019 | $1,155,627 | $644,686 | $55,416 | $43,175 | 11 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several fields. GHA Autism Supports says it provides environments where people of all ages with autism spectrum disorder are understood, valued, and given opportunities to grow and contribute to their community. Leadership Institute says it educates people for successful participation in government, politics, and media. Blessings in a Backpack says it mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide weekend food for school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry. Guide Dogs for the Blind says it empowers lives through partnerships between people, dogs, and communities. The Independence Fund says it serves the Warfighter community through programs supporting the independence of service members, veterans, caregivers, families, and allies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $156,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest were $25,000 each to GHA Autism Supports and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation; $15,000 each to St. Jude’s Children’s Research and Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers; and $10,000 each to Shatterproof and Leadership Institute. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Wounded Warriors Project, Riley’s Children Foundation, Prostate Cancer Foundation, and IDF; and $2,500 each to Magen David Adom and Blessings in a Backpack.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald M. Simons as President, Roberta Simons as Vice President, and Robert Handel as Secretary.
The Roron Foundation Inc is led by Ronald M. Simons, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald M. Simons
President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Handel
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Roberta Simons
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Roron Foundation Inc
How much does The Roron Foundation Inc give each year?
The Roron Foundation Inc gave $157K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $172K across 26 grants.
What is The Roron Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Roron Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,019, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Roron Foundation Inc give grants?
The Roron Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (17%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Roron Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Roron Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (26 grants).
Who are The Roron Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Roron Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include GHA Autism Supports ($25,000), Boca Raton Regional Hospital Founda ($25,000) and St Judes Children's Research ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Roron Foundation Inc?
The Roron Foundation Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $323K.
What does The Roron Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roron 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 Roron Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Roron Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2928475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Roron 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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