Romana Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBarrington, Illinois · EIN 46-1306732 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$86K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$8,020
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $17,623.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
57% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri - Columbia | Columbia, MO | Higher education | $38,012 |
| St Catherine of Siena | West Dundee, IL | Charitable support | $17,623 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdioceses of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable support | $10,300 |
| Barrington Youth & Family Services | Barrington, IL | Charitable support | $8,020 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Acms Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Regional High School | Cape Girardeau, MO | Charitable support | $2,221 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,176 | 7 |
| 2024 | $81,370 | 7 |
| 2023 | $86,321 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621189349100127
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1306732
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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