Roger I and Ruth B Macfarlane Foundation
Historical FunderBerkeley, California · EIN 26-6157610 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $250,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROGER I RUTH B MARCFARLANE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1909 VIA VISALIA, PALOS VERDES ESTATES CA 90274 |
| Phone | 3104187414 |
| Form and materials | BY WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
46% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Join Freeworld Inc | San Jose, CA | General operating support | $250,000 |
| North Carolina Justice Center | Raleigh, NC | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Better Block Foundation | Dallas, TX | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Building Skills Partnership | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Center for Natural Lands Management | Temecula, CA | General operating support | $222,137 |
| New North Carolina Project | Concord, NC | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Watch Duty | Santa Rosa, CA | General operating support | $75,000 |
| St Margarets House | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Angel Flight South Central | Addison, TX | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | Charitable purposes - fispro project | $50,000 |
| Make Good Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Eastern Sierra Arts Alliance | Mammoth Lakes, CA | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Our Stories Our Future Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,672,137 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,375,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104195
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6157610
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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