Private foundation · EIN 22-3764576 · Franklin Lks, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Roland Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $88K total, median $500. 23% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$88K
Median grant
$500
Stays in NJ
23%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchRidgewood, NJCharitable purpose grant$30K
Elks of Ridgefield ParkChicago, ILCharitable purpose grant$15K
Kayla Strong Foundation IncJacksonville, FLCharitable purpose grant$13K
Project VeritasOrlando, FLCharitable purpose grant$6,000
Cure Gmt FoundationAlbany, CACharitable purpose grant$5,000
Sloan Kettering Memorial HospNew York, NYCharitable purpose grant$3,500
O'Keefe Media GroupMerrifield, VACharitable purpose grant$3,175
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable purpose grant$2,600
Institute for Ed AchievementNew Milford, NJCharitable purpose grant$1,500
Jamboree Scholarship FoundationRidgewood, NJCharitable purpose grant$1,050
Make-A-Wish FoundationScarborough, MECharitable purpose grant$1,000
Sigma Alpha Epsilon FoundationEvanston, ILCharitable purpose grant$1,000
US Air Force 514 Fss FundPoint Pleasant, NJCharitable purpose grant$1,000
Alzheimer Disease ResearchClarksburg, MDCharitable purpose grant$500
Capital Research CenterWashington, DCCharitable purpose grant$500
Humane Society - TracyJacksonville, FLCharitable purpose grant$500
Judicial WatchWashington, DCCharitable purpose grant$500
Pmc Jimmy FundSturbridge, MACharitable purpose grant$500
Tom Coughlin Jay FundBloomfield, NJCharitable purpose grant$500
Wounded Warrior ProjectNew York, NYCharitable purpose grant$428
National Center for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DCCharitable purpose grant$250
Franklin Lakes PoliceFranklin Lakes, NJCharitable purpose grant$150
Special OlympicsWashington, DCCharitable purpose grant$150
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYCharitable purpose grant$132
Covenant HouseTopeka, KSCharitable purpose grant$100
Franklin Lakes Fire DepartmentFranklin Lakes, NJCharitable purpose grant$100
Heritage ActionWashington, DCCharitable purpose grant$100
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXCharitable purpose grant$100
Shriners ResearchTopeka, KSCharitable purpose grant$100
US Justice FdnAnthem, AZCharitable purpose grant$100

By state: New Jersey 7 · Florida 3 · Illinois 2 · California 1 · New York 3 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Roland Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Franklin Lks, New Jersey, administered in care of Jerry Roland, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Roland Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Roland Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $88K across 30 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Roland Family Foundation give?

New Jersey (7 grants), Florida (3 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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