The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation
The Wilfred M & Janet A Roof Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. In filing year 2026, it reported 13 grants totaling $625,000, including grants to children’s hospitals, organizations supporting children and families, and other charitable organizations.
The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation gave $625K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $48K), top state California. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $625,000
- +11.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $48,077
- +11.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $10,118,015
- +1.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 34225 North 27Th Drive Bldg 1, Phoenix, AZ 85085
Phone: (714) 553-0748
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundation ($65K). Together the top 10 received $540K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 69 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. California accounted for 49%, Arizona 10%, Florida 10%, Tennessee 9%, and New York 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2020) to $625K (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General and Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | General and Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | General and Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Childhelp Newport Beach, CA | General and Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission Tustin, CA | General and Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General and Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General and Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | General and Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Edify San Diego, CA | General and Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Beyond Blindness Santa Ana, CA | General and Unrestricted | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,118,015 | $941,840 | $840,592 | $625,000 | 13 | $625,000 | $866,163 | $615,719 |
| 2025 | $10,016,767 | $623,482 | $767,373 | $560,000 | 13 | $560,000 | $551,415 | $594,750 |
| 2024 | $10,160,658 | $541,951 | $734,474 | $530,000 | 15 | $530,000 | $541,951 | $564,503 |
| 2023 | $10,353,181 | $3,239,864 | $770,234 | $610,000 | 14 | $610,000 | $151,282 | $468,676 |
| 2022 | $7,883,551 | $91,117 | $690,627 | $510,000 | 14 | $510,000 | $126,205 | $468,642 |
| 2021 | $8,483,061 | $7,154,654 | $471,435 | $350,000 | 14 | — | $1,262,364 | $370,171 |
| 2020 | $1,799,842 | $366,466 | $94,306 | $89,800 | 7 | — | $253,707 | $124,676 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation reported a distributable amount of $616K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation says it raises funds to help Phoenix Children’s Hospital advance pediatric medicine and provide care for children and their families. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation describes its work as funding childhood cancer research, raising awareness, supporting families, and helping efforts to cure childhood cancer. Beyond Blindness says it empowers children with visual impairments and other disabilities to reach their potential.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $625,000. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $65,000, with a median grant of $55,000. Notable grants included $65,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation; $60,000 each to CHOC Foundation, Shriners Hospital for Children, Childhelp, and Orange County Rescue Mission; and $55,000 each to St. Jude Research Hospital and Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The listed grant purposes were general and unrestricted.
The foundation states on its 2025 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jeffrey E. Snyder, Karen Neale, and Ralph Cassady as directors.
The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jeffrey E. Snyder
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $127K (2026)
Karen Neale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Cassady
Director
On filings since 2025
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $127K, to Jeffrey E Snyder (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation
How much does The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation give each year?
The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation gave $625K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $560K across 13 grants.
What is The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $55,000, and its average grant was $48,077, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation give grants?
The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (10%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Ana, CA (2 grants).
Does The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundation ($65,000), Choc Foundation ($60,000) and Shriners Hospital for Children ($60,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation?
The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $625K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $616K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation says it raises funds to help Phoenix Children’s Hospital advance pediatric medicine and provide care for children and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation?
The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation's EIN?
The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0912823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Wilfred M & Janet a Roof 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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