The Roros Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1677764 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$419K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $5,000.
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
18% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller International | New York, NY | Support of greatest need | $150,000 |
| Adventure Science Museum | Nashville, TN | Annual fund and the mars rover exhib | $35,000 |
| Inst of Classical Architecture | New York, NY | Qualifying student's tuition | $26,250 |
| Grand Central Atelier | Ridgewood, NY | Students scholarship | $25,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | Support for operations | $20,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, TN | Support for operations | $20,000 |
| The New School | New York, NY | Roros endowed scholarship | $12,500 |
| Achilles International | New York, NY | Support of organization's greatest n | $10,000 |
| Casa Inc | Nashville, TN | Support of organization's volunteers | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | Operations & construction efforts | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt Univ School of Nursing | Nashville, TN | Support of the annual fund | $5,000 |
| The Porch | Nashville, TN | Prison outreach program | $5,000 |
| The Family Center | Nashville, TN | Prevention of child abuse | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Nashville, TN | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, TN | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, TN | Support of the greatest need | $5,000 |
| Overbrook School | Nashville, TN | Capital renovations | $5,000 |
| Nurture the Next | Nashville, TN | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Katie's Helping Hand | Nashville, TN | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Jade Pasley Family Assistance Fund | Nashville, TN | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Jackson County Imagination Library | Gainesboro, TN | Operations of dolly parton library | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Nasville, TN | Operations & construction efforts | $5,000 |
| Gilda's Club Nashville | Nashville, TN | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | Nashville, TN | Support for ongoing operations | $5,000 |
| Edwards Pediatric Meningitis Fd | Nashville, TN | Support of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Nashville Classical Charter School | Nashville, TN | Educational & instructional activity | $4,500 |
| Lead Public Schools | Nashville, TN | Educational & instructional activity | $4,500 |
| Intrepid College Prep Charter Sch | Antioch, TN | Educational & instructional activity | $4,500 |
| Vu Jean & Alexander Heard Libr | Nashville, TN | Support for operations | $3,500 |
| Friends of Harvard Celtic Studies | Cambridge, MA | Activities of celtic studies dept | $3,500 |
| Friends of Cordell Hull Lake | Carthage, TN | Support for ongoing operations | $3,000 |
| Center for Living & Learng | Van Nuys, CA | Ongoing residential care & job tra | $2,000 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | Support of library operations | $2,000 |
| Streetsolid Industries | Nashville, TN | Youth development & prison outreach | $2,000 |
| Belcourt Theatre Inc | Nashville, TN | Support for ongoing activities | $2,000 |
| B E Academy for Girls | Nashville, TN | Educational & instructional activity | $2,000 |
| Goodwill Industrie of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | Support of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Westmeade Elementary Ptaptsa | Nashville, TN | Ongoing operations & activities | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $418,750 | 38 |
| 2023 | $435,500 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104587
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1677764
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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