Roman Foundation First Option Trust Dept Trustee
Historical FunderPaola, Kansas · EIN 68-6216887 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $11,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS FIRST OPTION |
|---|---|
| Address | ATTN KERI PETERSON SENIOR TRUST, OFFICER 702 BAPTISTE DR, PAOLA KS 66071 |
| Phone | 9132949222 |
| KPETERSON@FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM/ABOUT-US/TRUSTEED-FOUNDATIONS/APPLICATION- GUIDELINES/ |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO MARCH 1 |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST BE QUALIFYING SEC 501(C)(3) ENTITIES |
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
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Paola | Paola, KS | Pickleball courts | $50,000 |
| Usd #430 South Brown County | Paola, KS | Center stage | $11,000 |
| Friends of Library District #2 of Linn County-Lacygne | Lacygne, KS | New fridge | $4,300 |
| South Brown County Community Foundation | Horton, KS | Philanthropy education | $3,500 |
| Doniphan County Pet Rescue | Bendena, KS | Spay/Neuter program | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,800 | 5 |
| 2024 | $32,273 | 3 |
| 2023 | $169,702 | 5 |
| 2022 | $53,860 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631959349100613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-6216887
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.