Rough-J-Ranch Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 20-0187342 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$171K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
80% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium | West Palm Beach, FL | Education | $25,000 |
| The Thacher School | Ojai, CA | Education | $20,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Health care | $15,000 |
| Craig Foundation | Englewood, CO | Health care | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | Health care | $7,500 |
| Delta Waterfowl | Bismarck, ND | Environment | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Health care | $5,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Portland, OR | Environment | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Health care | $5,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | Washington, DC | Environment | $5,000 |
| Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida | Tallahassee, FL | Environment | $5,000 |
| Bonefish and Tarpon Trust | Miami, FL | Environment | $5,000 |
| California Wildlife Officers Foundation | San Carlos, CA | Environment | $5,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Environment | $5,000 |
| Native Fish Society | Oregon City, OR | Environment | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Hagerstown, MD | Health care | $5,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Environment | $5,000 |
| Wild Steelhead Coalition | Seattle, WA | Environment | $3,000 |
| The Outside Foundation | Hilton Head, SC | Environment | $2,500 |
| National Wild Turkey Federation | Edgefield, SC | Environment | $2,500 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Mattapoisett, MA | Public safety | $2,500 |
| Archbold Biological Station | Venus, FL | Environment | $2,500 |
| California Trout | San Francisco, CA | Environment | $2,500 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup | New York, NY | Environment | $2,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | Environment | $2,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Environment | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of South East and North Florida | West Palm Beach, FL | Health care | $2,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water | Fort Myers, FL | Environment | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades | Stuart, FL | Environment | $2,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | Environment | $1,000 |
| Colgate University | Canajoharie, NY | Environment | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt School of Engineering | Nashville, TN | Education | $1,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Sweats for Vets | San Francisco, CA | Public welware | $1,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $125,020 | 31 |
| 2023 | $110,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349104034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0187342
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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