Root Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOrmond Beach, Florida · EIN 59-3485274 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$884K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
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
32% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Arts & Sciences | Daytona Beach, FL | Operational | $500,000 |
| Hearts for Moms | West Palm Beach, FL | Operational | $50,000 |
| Ocearch | Cape Coral, FL | Operational | $50,000 |
| Jae Foundation | Twin Falls, ID | Operational | $35,000 |
| La'akea Foundation | Paia, HI | Operational | $32,500 |
| Rowdy Rodeo | Haiku, HI | Operational | $25,000 |
| United Way of Volusiaflagler | Daytona Beach, FL | Operational | $25,000 |
| Vigo County Historical Society | Terre Haute, IN | Operational | $25,000 |
| Voices for Children | Miami, FL | Operational | $25,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | Eustis, FL | Operational | $20,000 |
| Halifax Humane Society | Daytona Beach, FL | Operational | $12,000 |
| Conklin Davis Center | Daytona Beach, FL | Operational | $10,000 |
| Foxcroft School | Middleburg, VA | Operational | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Operational | $7,000 |
| Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue | St Petersburg, FL | Operational | $7,000 |
| First Step Shelter | Daytona Beach, FL | Operational | $6,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | Operational | $6,000 |
| Aloha Volleyball Association | Pukalani, HI | Operational | $5,000 |
| Once Upon a Room - Summerlin | Bradenton, FL | Operational | $5,000 |
| Volusia County Basket Brigade | Port Orange, FL | Operational | $5,000 |
| Central Florida Council | Apopka, FL | Operational | $3,500 |
| Sma Healthcare Foundation | Daytona Beach, FL | Operational | $3,500 |
| Catalyst Global Youth Initiative | Daytona Beach, FL | Operational | $3,000 |
| Robert L Voges Memorial | Ormond Beach, FL | Operational | $2,500 |
| Provision Packs Pantry | Ormond Beach, FL | Operational | $2,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operational | $1,500 |
| Advocates for Survivors | Houston, TX | Operational | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Crisis Center | Daytona Beach, FL | Operational | $1,000 |
| Seabury Hall - Maui Hawaii | Makawao, HI | Operational | $1,000 |
| Camp Boggy Creek | Eustis, FL | Operational | $500 |
| Daytona Dream Center | Ormond Beach, FL | Operational | $500 |
| Flagler County Education Direct Support | Bunnell, FL | Operational | $500 |
| K9 Line Inc | Edgewater, FL | Operational | $500 |
| Rebos Club of Nsb | Edgewater, FL | Operational | $500 |
| Stetson University | Deland, FL | Operational | $500 |
| The Jesus Clinic | Daytona Beach, FL | Operational | $500 |
| Upstream | Damariscotta, ME | Operational | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $883,500 | 37 |
| 2023 | $450,500 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521679349100757
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3485274
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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