Private foundation · EIN 33-0912823 · Phoenix, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Wilfred M Roof and Janet a Roof

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: 13 grants paid, $625K total, median $55K. 8% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$625K
Median grant
$55K
Stays in AZ
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Phoenix Childrens Hospital FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral and unrestricted$65K
Choc FoundationOrange, CAGeneral and unrestricted$60K
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral and unrestricted$60K
ChildhelpNewport Beach, CAGeneral and unrestricted$60K
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CAGeneral and unrestricted$60K
St Jude Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral and unrestricted$55K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral and unrestricted$55K
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILGeneral and unrestricted$50K
EdifySan Diego, CAGeneral and unrestricted$40K
Beyond BlindnessSanta Ana, CAGeneral and unrestricted$35K
Alexs Lemonade Stand FoundationWynnewood, PAGeneral and unrestricted$35K
Segerstrom Center for the ArtsCosta Mesa, CAGeneral and unrestricted$25K
Pacific SymphonySanta Ana, CAGeneral and unrestricted$25K

By state: California 7 · Arizona 1 · Florida 1 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

The Wilfred M Roof and Janet a Roof is a private grantmaking foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, administered in care of Wilfred M Roof, 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 The Wilfred M Roof and Janet a Roof 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 The Wilfred M Roof and Janet a Roof give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $625K across 13 grants, a median of $55K.

Where does The Wilfred M Roof and Janet a Roof give?

California (7 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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