How to apply
N/A Contact: David and Barbara Roux, C/O Focus Partners Wealth 140, Needham, Ma, 7812391188 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
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
12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA | General charitable contribution for education | $2.1M |
| Harpswell Heritage Land TrustHarpswell, ME | General charitable contribution for environmental conservation | $650K |
| The Station FoundationBozeman, MT | General charitable contribution for healthcare | $125K |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock FoundationBoston, MA | General charitable contribution for social justice | $100K |
| Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME | General charitable contribution for education | $70K |
| A Place to StartKennebunk, ME | General charitable contribution for healthcare | $50K |
| Full Plates Full PotentialBrunswick, ME | General chartable contribution for hunger | $25K |
| Coastal Maine Botanical GardensBoothbay, ME | General grant to support horticulture, education and research. | $25K |
| Focus MaineAugusta, ME | General charitable contribution for community development | $23K |
| Gasparilla Island ConservationBoca Grande, FL | General charitable contribution for environmental conservation | $10K |
| Ryan Callahan FoundationPittsford, NY | General charitable contribution for healthcare | $2,500 |
| MgefWashington, DC | General charitable contribution for education | $2,500 |
By state: Massachusetts 2 · Maine 6 · Montana 1 · Florida 1 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Roux Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Needham, Massachusetts, administered in care of G W & Wade, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Roux 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 Roux Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.2M across 12 grants, a median of $38K.
Where does Roux Family Foundation give?
Massachusetts (2 grants), Maine (6 grants), Montana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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