Private foundation · EIN 20-3389111 · Sonoma, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rose Marie Piper Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (October 1) and its median grant is $19K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $135K total, median $19K. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$135K
Median grant
$19K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
October 1
Assets
$2.0M

How to apply

Application Form and required attachements:1. Name, address, contact name and title.2. Verification of tax exempt status.3. List of Board members and percent who donate money to the organization.4. List key staff members, titles and functions.5. Copy of last Form 990.6. Most recent audited financial statements.7. Detailed budget of project for which funds are sought.8. Give Mission Statement or charitable purpose.9. Title and description of project.All recipients must submit and accounting of project implementation and use of funds by June 1 of the year following the grant. Contact: Rose Marie Piper Foundation, 370 West Napa Street, Sonoma, Ca, 7079380311 Deadlines: October 1 Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sonoma Community CenterSonoma, CAYouth Activities$41K
Sonoma Stack SoftballSonoma, CAYouth Activities$30K
Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma ValleSonoma, CAYouth Activities$20K
Art EscapeSonoma, CAYouth Activities$18K
Sonoma Conservatory of DanceSonoma, CAYouth Activities$16K
Pets LifelineSonoma, CAYouth Activities$10K

About this foundation

Rose Marie Piper Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sonoma, California, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Rose Marie Piper Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application Form and required attachements:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. All recipients must submit and accounting of project implementation and use of funds by June 1 of the year following the grant. Deadlines: October 1.

How much does Rose Marie Piper Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $135K across 6 grants, a median of $19K.

Where does Rose Marie Piper Foundation give?

California (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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