Edward & Ellen Roche Relief Foundation Grants
Funding Amount
US $15,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Organizations serving disadvantaged women and children in New York City.
Overview
The Edward & Ellen Roche Relief Foundation Grants support nonprofits that assist disadvantaged women and children in New York City. Established in 1953, the foundation prioritizes funding for programs that promote the well-being and self-sufficiency of low-income women and their families, particularly those that focus on job training and placement for unemployed or underemployed women. This targeted approach aims to empower vulnerable populations and foster economic independence.
The Edward & Ellen Roche Relief Foundation was established in 1953 to support organizations serving disadvantaged women and children. Funding will be provided to nonprofits that specifically help ensure the well-being and self-sufficiency of low-income women and their families. Recognizing the diverse array of programs that serve these populations, the Roche Relief Foundation has chosen to focus its limited resources on programs that serve unemployed or underemployed women.
Eligibility
Organizations serving disadvantaged women and children in New York City.
What Uw Edward & Ellen Roche Rel Fdn actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 12
- Total given
- $285K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $20K–$30K
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Long Island City, NY.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Emma's Torch Ltd · Brooklyn, NY
Unrestricted general
$30K
The Alex House Project · Brooklyn, NY
Unrestricted general
$25K
Nontraditional Empolyment for Women · New York, NY
Unrestricted general
$25K
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute · New York, NY
Unrestricted general
$25K
Grameen America Inc · Jackson Heights, NY
Unrestricted general
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Women
- Single moms
- Workforce development
- Human services
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