Private foundation · EIN 95-4479497 · Portland, Oregon

Stephen and Jean Roth 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: 34 grants paid, $163K total, median $2,250. 50% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
34
$163K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in OR
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Darby Public SchoolsDarby, MTGeneral operating support$55K
Mount Vernon Ladies AssociationMount Vernon, VAGeneral operating support$10K
The Oregon Journalism ProjectPortland, ORGeneral operating support$10K
Bitterroot Land TrustHamilton, MTGeneral operating support$8,000
Sun Valley Writers ConferenceSun Valley, IDGeneral operating support$8,000
Portland Art MuseumPortland, ORGeneral operating support$7,000
CASAPortland, ORGeneral operating support$5,000
Children's Burn FoundationSherman Oaks, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
In a LandscapePortland, ORGeneral operating support$5,000
The AdvocatesPortland, ORGeneral operating support$5,000
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral operating support$5,000
Wild Salmon CenterPortland, ORGeneral operating support$5,000
World Cup Dreams Foundation(wcdf)Park City, UTGeneral operating support$5,000
Wood River Land TrustHailey, IDGeneral operating support$5,000
National Cathedral SchoolWashington, DCGeneral operating support$2,500
Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland, ORGeneral operating support$2,500
Western Rivers ConservancyPortland, ORGeneral operating support$2,500
Oregon Food BankPortland, ORGeneral operating support$2,000
Sun Valley Community SchoolSun Valley, IDGeneral operating support$2,000
Christ Church Episcopal ParishPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,560
Blaine County Charitable FundHailey, IDGeneral operating support$1,500
Darby Fire DepartmentDarby, MTGeneral operating support$1,000
Foundation for Wildlife ManagementPonderay, IDGeneral operating support$1,000
Friends of Tryon CreekPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Ohsu FoundationPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Portland Parks FoundationPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Portland Rescue MissionPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Portland Garden ClubPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Riverdale School FoundationLake Oswego, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
The Hunger CoalitionBellevue, IDGeneral operating support$1,000
Churchville Recreation CenterChurchville, MDGeneral operating support$300
Sun Valley Realtors GiveKetchum, IDGeneral operating support$300
Colonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VAGeneral operating support$150

By state: Montana 3 · Oregon 17 · Idaho 7 · Virginia 3 · California 1 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Stephen and Jean Roth Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Stephen a Roth, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Stephen and Jean Roth 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 Stephen and Jean Roth Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $163K across 34 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Stephen and Jean Roth Charitable Foundation give?

Montana (3 grants), Oregon (17 grants), Idaho (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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