Private foundation · EIN 45-3970456 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mark and Rachel Rohr 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $788K total, median $70K. 30% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$788K
Median grant
$70K
Stays in TX
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCSmithsonian tropical research institute, acadia in the tropical eastern pacific intrumentation and fieldwork$186K
City Year DallasDallas, TXSupport as students regain valuable instruction time$100K
The Emerge FoundationBaton Rouge, LAProvide specialized services, therapeutic interventions, and educational resources that empower children with autism$100K
Friends of Charles Darwin FoundatioJefferson Valley, NYResearch el nino impacts on coral reefs across the galapagos$87K
The Emerge FoundationBaton Rouge, LASupport aba fellows program$70K
Nova Southeastern UnivFort Lauderdale, FLSupport halmos college of arts and sciences save our sease shark center$70K
Amigos of Costa RicaWest Chester, PASupport for the projects of mision tiburin$65K
Paul Quinn CollegeDallas, TXProvide students with meaningful work opportunities and develop skills to be competitive in the 21st century$50K
Cafe MomentumDallas, TXServe justice envolved teens with workforce development and education$50K
Lama Dorje FoundationChattanooga, TNSupport dewachen world peace sancuary in costa rica and lama dorje's initiatives$10K

By state: Texas 3 · District of Columbia 1 · Louisiana 2 · New York 1 · Florida 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Mark and Rachel Rohr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of US Trust Bank of America Pwm, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Mark and Rachel Rohr Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Mark and Rachel Rohr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $788K across 10 grants, a median of $70K.

Where does Mark and Rachel Rohr Foundation give?

Texas (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Louisiana (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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