Private foundation · EIN 99-6848615 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mark and Virginia Rometty 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: 5 grants paid, $660K total, median $100K. 20% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$660K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in FL
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneral charitable purposes$400K
Brookings InstitutionWashington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$100K
Naples Community Hospital IncNaples, FLGeneral charitable purposes$100K
National Geographic SocietyWashington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$50K
Journey to Lead IncAnnapolis, MDGeneral charitable purposes$10K

By state: Minnesota 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Florida 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Mark and Virginia Rometty Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Mark a Rometty, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Virginia Rometty 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 Mark and Virginia Rometty Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $660K across 5 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Mark and Virginia Rometty Foundation give?

Minnesota (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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