Richard W and Irene Rooker Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWarsaw, Indiana · EIN 26-6443697 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$116K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
81% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada High School | Ada, OH | General | $10,000 |
| National History Day | College Park, MD | General operating | $10,000 |
| Old Fort Niagara Assoc Inc | Youngstown, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Access to Achievement Education Foundation | Mountain View, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Kcv Cycling Club Inc | Winona Lake, IN | General operating | $10,000 |
| National History Day | College Park, MD | General operating | $10,000 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau | Warsaw, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Fremont High School | Sunnyvale, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| May Dugan Center | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Camp Taylor Inc | Modesto, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lifesource | St Paul, MN | For terri opp memorial golf | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Highland Park, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Rails to Trails | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | General operating | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $94,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502449349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6443697
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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