Private foundation · EIN 82-3071470 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Romanaggi Charitable 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: 10 grants paid, $80K total, median $6,000. 60% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$80K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in OR
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of PortlandPortland, ORGeneral support$28K
The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NYGeneral support$7,560
Tualatin Valley SymphonyTigard, ORGeneral support$7,200
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DCGeneral support$7,000
Valley Catholic High SchoolBeaverton, ORScholarships$6,000
Classical Iconography InstitutePortland, ORGeneral support$6,000
The Friendly KitchenConcord, NHGeneral support$5,000
Willamette Falls SymphonyOregon City, ORGeneral support$4,800
Pharmacy Recovery NetworkOregon City, ORGeneral support$4,440
PropEden Prairie, MNGeneral support$4,440

By state: Oregon 6 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Romanaggi Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Donald V Romanaggi, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Romanaggi Charitable 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 Romanaggi Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $80K across 10 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Romanaggi Charitable Foundation give?

Oregon (6 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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