Mri Software Foundation Formerly Known As Mri Roar Fund
Historical FunderSolon, Ohio · EIN 85-2436710 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,040 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DEAN CARPENTER |
|---|---|
| Address | 28925 FOUNTAIN PARKWAY, SOLON OH 44139 |
| Phone | 8003218770 |
| FOUNDATION@MRISOFTWARE.COM | |
| Form and materials | SUBMISSIONS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) ORGANIZATION NAME 2) FEIN 3)501(C)(3) STATUS 4) DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION 5) PURPOSE OF THE DONATION 6) A DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE DONATION WILL FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION 7) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & ANY OTHER MISC. INFORMATION |
| Deadlines | THERE IS NO SINGLE DEADLINE. SUBMSSIONS ARE EVALUATED AT MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION CONSIDERS AWARDS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION REGARDING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, EDUCATION AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
54% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless | Cleveland, OH | Eliminate homelessness | $11,008 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio | Lorain, OH | Inspire and enable young people | $10,000 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | San Diego, CA | Alleviate homelessness | $10,000 |
| Tas Foundation Incorporated (Shoes4everyone) | Smyrna, GA | Provide footwear for children | $8,000 |
| Lotus Campaign | Charlotte, NC | Long-Term housing solutions | $5,000 |
| Shaker Schools Foundation | Shaker Heights, OH | Resources to enrich students | $5,000 |
| Humble Design Cleveland | Solon, OH | Housing after exp. homelessness | $5,000 |
| Pi Sigma Epsilon Gamma Nu Cancer Fundraiser | Oxford, OH | Fund childhood cancer research | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Help end hunger today | $5,000 |
| Africentric Alternative School | North York, CA | School/Address high dropout rate | $3,040 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Lake Bluff, IL | Free quality children's books | $3,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Chicago, IL | Assist families-children are ill/inj | $965 |
| Kidscan Charitable Trust | Albany, NZ | Help kiwi kids affected by poverty | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,513 | 13 |
| 2023 | $160,200 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2436710
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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