How to apply
Application and guidelines are available at www.firstoptionbank.com/about-US/trusteed-foundations/application- guidelines/ Contact: Charitable Foundations FIRST Option, Attn Keri Peterson Senior Trust, Paola, Ks, 9132949222, KPETERSON@FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM Deadlines: Application must be received prior to march 1 Restrictions: Applicants must be qualifying sec 501(c)(3) entities
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
5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of PaolaPaola, KS | Pickleball courts | $50K |
| Usd #430 South Brown CountyPaola, KS | Center stage | $11K |
| Friends of Library District #2 of Linn County-LacygneLacygne, KS | New fridge | $4,300 |
| South Brown County Community FoundationHorton, KS | Philanthropy education | $3,500 |
| Doniphan County Pet RescueBendena, KS | Spay/neuter program | $2,000 |
About this foundation
Roman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Paola, Kansas, administered in care of Teambank N a Ttee, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Roman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application and guidelines are available at www.firstoptionbank.com/about-US/trusteed-foundations/application- guidelines/ Deadlines: Application must be received prior to march 1.
How much does Roman Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $71K across 5 grants, a median of $4,300.
Where does Roman Foundation give?
Kansas (5 grants), per its latest filing.
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