Rudolf David Roller Educational Charitable Tr
Historical FunderTacoma, Washington · EIN 91-6559291 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,182 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TODD CLARKE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 PACIFIC AVE STE 1400, TACOMA WA 98402 |
| Phone | 2537221422 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MUST INDICATE THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT THEY ARE OR WILLBE ATTENDING. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF EXCELLENCE INPREVIOUS ACADEMIC OR VOCATIONAL UNDERTAKINGS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,PREVIOUS REPORT CARDS, TRANSCRIPTS, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY STUDENT SEEKING A EDUCATIONFROM THE INSTITUTION OF THEIR CHOICE. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXCELLED INPREVIOUS ACADEMIC OR VOCATIONAL UNDERTAKINGS. THE APPLICANT MUST ALSO GRANTTHE TRUST CONTINUED ACCESS TO TRANSCRIPTS, REPORT CARDS, OR SIMILARDOCUMENTS AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVING THE SCHOLARSHIP. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Community Services | Tacoma, WA | Charitable donation | $24,000 |
| St Nicholas Catholic School | Gig Harbor, WA | Tuition | $22,500 |
| Portland State University | Portland, OR | Tuition | $15,000 |
| Pierce College | Puyallup, WA | Tuition | $12,704 |
| Life Academy | Federal Way, WA | Tuition | $10,000 |
| Holy Rosary School | Tacoma, WA | Tuition | $8,425 |
| Southwest Autism Research Center | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable donation | $5,182 |
| Chapel Hill Pre-School | Gig Harbor, WA | Tuition | $3,300 |
| Tacoma Sunrise Rotary Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,125). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,736 | 10 |
| 2023 | $107,537 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349103562
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6559291
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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