Rostan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyValdese, North Carolina · EIN 56-1901626 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$680K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
3% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Foundation Inc | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $130,000 |
| Burke United Christian Ministries | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $122,500 |
| Appleseed Early Childhood Education Inc | Salisbury, NC | Educational | $60,000 |
| Friends of the South Mountain State Park Inc | Connelly Springs, NC | Philanthropic | $60,000 |
| Amorem Burke Hospice and Palliative Care | Valdese, NC | Philanthropic | $35,000 |
| Old Colony Players Inc | Valdese, NC | Philanthropic | $30,000 |
| Burke Council on Alcoholchem Dependency | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $25,000 |
| East Burke Christian Ministries | Hildebran, NC | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
| Waldensian Heritage Museum | Valdese, NC | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
| Carolina Outdoor Recreation and Education | Chapel Hill, NC | Philanthropic | $15,000 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc | Mcadenville, NC | Philanthropic | $15,000 |
| Foothills Conservancy of Nc Inc | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $15,000 |
| American Waldensian Aid Society Inc | Valdese, NC | Philanthropic | $11,000 |
| Blue Ridge Community Action | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Burke County | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Olive Hill Community Economic Development | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Options Inc | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| Reason Spay and Neuter | Rutherford College, NC | Philanthropic | $10,000 |
| The Meeting Place Mission | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $7,500 |
| A Better Life Animal Rescue Inc | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Big Brotherbig Sister of Western Nc | Asheville, NC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Burke County Friends for Animals Inc | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas | Spartanburg, SC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church of Valdese | Valdese, NC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Literacy Council of Burke County | Morganton, NC | Educational | $5,000 |
| Mimosa Christian Counseling Center Inc | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of Burke County | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Burke Co | Morganton, NC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| The Mental Health Fund Inc | Hickory, NC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Waldensian Presbyterian Church | Valdese, NC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | Hickory, NC | Philanthropic | $5,000 |
| Animal Services Foundation | Winstonsalem, NC | Philanthropic | $3,000 |
| Conflict Resolution Center Inc | Hildebran, NC | Philanthropic | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $679,500 | 33 |
| 2024 | $623,100 | 32 |
| 2023 | $640,600 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611199349101466
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1901626
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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