The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust
The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust is a private foundation, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $67K.
The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust at a glance
In short: The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust gave $151K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,000
- -77.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,500
- -77.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,500
- Total assets
- $30,961,485
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% 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 Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Roskamp Institute Inc ($140K). Together the top 2 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust gives
- Giving grew 308% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 54% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $675K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Roskamp Institute Inc Sarasota, FL | Scientific Research for Diseases of the Mind | $140,000 |
| The Washington School for Girls Washington, DC | General Support | $11,000 |
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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 | $30,961,485 | $72,459 | $164,695 | $151,000 | 2 | $159,432 | $67,196 | $295,548 |
| 2023 | $31,047,721 | $129,773 | $782,719 | $675,000 | 2 | $693,737 | $1,842 | $486,403 |
| 2022 | $31,700,167 | $17,779 | $95,188 | $11,250 | 3 | $85,653 | $10,247 | — |
| 2021 | $31,784,576 | $235,565 | $248,716 | $36,998 | 2 | $164,468 | $169,162 | — |
| 2020 | $31,830,453 | $7,407,265 | $541,024 | $7,012 | 2 | — | $7,205,647 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust reported a distributable amount of $296K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust is led by Robert G. Roskamp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert G. Roskamp
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Sampson Roskamp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust
How much does The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust give each year?
The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust gave $151K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $675K across 2 grants.
How large is The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust?
The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust reported $31.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $296K (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.
Where does The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust operate?
The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida.
What is The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust's EIN?
The Roskamp Foundation Irrevocable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6206042. 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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