Roles Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-1584011

Foundation Overview

Based in Prior Lake, MN, Roles Family Foundation has awarded 229 grants totaling $2,735,905 to organizations in Arkansas, Minnesota and 17 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $85,000, with a median award of $11,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$2,735,905
Total Assets
$7,464,073
Median Grant (all grants)
$11,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$14,000
% Median Grant Decline
-7% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%

6 of 21 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

48% of grants are awarded in Minnesota, with additional funding distributed across 18 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (22%), Edina (17%), Minnetonka (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+149%

Strong 149% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (59%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Roles Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
African Children Today $14,860 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2025
Best Buddies $12,000 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2025
C4 Foundation $11,000 Corondo, CA, US Program Support 2025
Convoy Of Hope $30,000 Springfield, MO, US Program Support 2025
Feed My Starving Children $28,000 Coon Rapids, MN, US Program Support 2025
Fraser $12,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2025
Giving Back Outdoors $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US Program Support 2025
Hopekids $15,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US Program Support 2025
Hosanna Church $85,000 Lakeville, MN, US Ellilta Women At Risk And Not Abandoned' Program Support 2025
Housing First Mn Foundation $14,000 Roseville, MN, US Program Support 2025
Lifeworks $16,000 Richfield, MN, US Program Support 2025
Mckenna Claire Foundation $15,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Program Support 2025
Mn Wishes And More $19,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2025
Navy Seal Foundation $15,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Warrior Fitness And Substance Program Program Support 2025
Operation Underground Railroad (Our) $14,000 Denver, CO, US Program Support 2025
Pinky Swear Foundation $12,000 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2025
Sleep In Heavenly Peace Inc $5,000 Pocatello, ID, US Program Support 2025
St David's Center $26,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2025
Tough Like Tighe $1,000 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2025
Transverse Myletis $11,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Program Support 2025
Tunnel To Towers Foundation $5,500 Staten Island, NY, US Program Support 2025
African Children Today $14,860 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2024
Best Buddies $12,000 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2024
C4 Foundation $13,000 Corondo, CA, US Program Support 2024
Convoy Of Hope $21,500 Springfield, MO, US Hurricane Helene Relief Fund 2024
Ctnnb1 Connect And Cure $5,000 Green Village, NJ, US Gene Therapy Research 2024
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Coon Rapids, MN, US Program Support 2024
Fraser $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2024
Hopekids $15,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US Program Support 2024
Housing First Mn Foundation $14,000 Roseville, MN, US Program Support 2024
Lifeworks $14,000 Richfield, MN, US Program Support 2024
Mckenna Claire Foundation $15,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Program Support 2024
Mn Wishes And More $19,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2024
Navy Seal Foundation $15,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Warrior Fitness And Substance Program Support 2024
Operation Underground Railroad (Our) $16,000 Denver, CO, US Program Support 2024
Pinky Swear Foundation $15,000 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2024
Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association $12,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Program Support 2024
St David's Center $18,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2024
African Children Today $14,860 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2024
Best Buddies $12,000 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2024
C4 Foundation $13,000 Corondo, CA, US Program Support 2024
Convoy Of Hope $21,500 Springfield, MO, US Hurricane Helene Relief Fund 2024
Ctnnb1 Connect And Cure $5,000 Green Village, NJ, US Gene Therapy Research 2024
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Coon Rapids, MN, US Program Support 2024
Fraser $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2024
Hopekids $15,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US Program Support 2024
Housing First Mn Foundation $14,000 Roseville, MN, US Program Support 2024
Lifeworks $14,000 Richfield, MN, US Program Support 2024
Mckenna Claire Foundation $15,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Program Support 2024
Mn Wishes And More $19,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2024
Navy Seal Foundation $15,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Warrior Fitness And Substance Program Support 2024
Operation Underground Railroad (Our) $16,000 Denver, CO, US Program Support 2024
Pinky Swear Foundation $15,000 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2024
Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association $12,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Program Support 2024
St David's Center $18,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2024
African Children Today $14,860 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2023
Best Buddies $10,000 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2023
C4 Foundation $10,000 Corondo, CA, US Program Support 2023
Convoy Of Hope $21,500 Springfield, MO, US Program Support 2023
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Coon Rapids, MN, US Program Support 2023
Fields Of Grace $8,000 Shiloh, GA, US Program Support 2023
Fraser $14,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2023
Hope Kids $15,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US Program Support 2023
Housing First Mn Foundation $10,000 Roseville, MN, US 2023 Community Build Project 2023
Lifeworks $10,000 Richfield, MN, US Program Support 2023
Mckenna Claire Foundation $15,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Program Support 2023
Mn Wishes And More $17,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2023
Navy Seal Foundation $15,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Warrior Fitness Program Support 2023
Neuroimmune Foundation $5,000 Colgate, WI, US Pandas Fellowing Support At Stanford University 2023
Operation Underground Railroad (Our) $16,000 Denver, CO, US Program Support 2023
Pinkey Swear Foundation $15,000 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2023
Prison Fellowship $3,000 Merrifield, VA, US Angel Tree Gifts For Prison Families 2023
St David's Center $18,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US Childhood Cancer Research And Treatment 2023
Transverse Myletis Srna $7,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Family Camp Support For Children With Disabilities 2023
African Children Today $14,860 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2023
Best Buddies $10,000 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2023
C4 Foundation $10,000 Corondo, CA, US Program Support 2023
Convoy Of Hope $21,500 Springfield, MO, US Program Support 2023
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Coon Rapids, MN, US Program Support 2023
Fields Of Grace $8,000 Shiloh, GA, US Program Support 2023
Fraser $14,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2023
Hope Kids $15,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US Program Support 2023
Housing First Mn Foundation $10,000 Roseville, MN, US 2023 Community Build Project 2023
Lifeworks $10,000 Richfield, MN, US Program Support 2023
Mckenna Claire Foundation $15,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Program Support 2023
Mn Wishes And More $17,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2023
Navy Seal Foundation $15,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Warrior Fitness Program Support 2023
Neuroimmune Foundation $5,000 Colgate, WI, US Pandas Fellowing Support At Stanford University 2023
Operation Underground Railroad (Our) $16,000 Denver, CO, US Program Support 2023
Pinkey Swear Foundation $15,000 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2023
Prison Fellowship $3,000 Merrifield, VA, US Angel Tree Gifts For Prison Families 2023
St David's Center $18,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US Childhood Cancer Research And Treatment 2023
Transverse Myletis Srna $7,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Family Camp Support For Children With Disabilities 2023
Ability Tree Inc $5,000 Siloam Springs, AR, US Program Support 2022
African Children Today Inc $16,260 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2022
Best Buddies International Inc $10,000 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2022
Convoy Of Hope $47,909 Springfield, MO, US Florida Hurricane Relief 2022
Feed My Starving Children Inc $20,000 Eagan, MN, US Program Support 2022
Foundation For Children With Neuroimmune Disorders $5,000 Colgate, WI, US Program Support 2022
Fraser $14,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2022
Hopekids Inc $15,000 Apple Valley, MN, US Program Support 2022
Mckenna Claire Foundation $15,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Program Support 2022
Navy Seal Foundation $25,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Program Support 2022
Pinky Swear Foundation $15,000 Bloomington, MN, US Program Support 2022
Prison Fellowship Ministries $5,000 Merrifield, VA, US Angle Tree 2022
Second Harvest Hartland $11,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Program Support 2022
St David's Center $15,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Childhood Cancer Research And Treatment 2022
The Arc Minnesota Inc $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Program Support 2022
The C4 Foundation $14,000 Coronado, CA, US Program Support 2022
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2022
The Transverse Myelitis Association $5,000 Powell, OH, US Program Support 2022
Wishes And More $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2022
Ability Tree Inc $5,000 Siloam Springs, AR, US Program Support 2022
African Children Today Inc $16,260 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2022
Best Buddies International Inc $10,000 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2022
Convoy Of Hope $47,909 Springfield, MO, US Florida Hurricane Relief 2022
Feed My Starving Children Inc $20,000 Eagan, MN, US Program Support 2022
Foundation For Children With Neuroimmune Disorders $5,000 Colgate, WI, US Program Support 2022
Fraser $14,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2022
Hopekids Inc $15,000 Apple Valley, MN, US Program Support 2022
Mckenna Claire Foundation $15,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Program Support 2022
Navy Seal Foundation $25,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Program Support 2022
Pinky Swear Foundation $15,000 Bloomington, MN, US Program Support 2022
Prison Fellowship Ministries $5,000 Merrifield, VA, US Angle Tree 2022
Second Harvest Hartland $11,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Program Support 2022
St David's Center $15,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Childhood Cancer Research And Treatment 2022
The Arc Minnesota Inc $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Program Support 2022
The C4 Foundation $14,000 Coronado, CA, US Program Support 2022
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2022
The Transverse Myelitis Association $5,000 Powell, OH, US Program Support 2022
Wishes And More $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2022
African Children Today Inc $19,860 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2021
Best Buddies International Inc $5,000 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2021
Feed My Starving Children Inc $20,000 Eagan, MN, US Program Support 2021
Foundation For Children With Neuroimmune Disorders $2,000 Colgate, WI, US Program Support 2021
Fraser $7,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2021
Hopekids Inc $10,000 Apple Valley, MN, US Program Support 2021
Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America $5,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2021
Mckenna Claire Foundation $10,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Program Support 2021
Navy Seal Foundation $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Program Support 2021
Pinky Swear Foundation $10,000 Bloomington, MN, US Program Support 2021
Second Harvest Hartland $11,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Program Support 2021
St David's Center $15,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2021
St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Childhood Cancer Research And Treatment 2021
The C4 Foundation $15,000 Coronado, CA, US Program Support 2021
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2021
The Transverse Myelitis Association $5,000 Powell, OH, US Program Support 2021
Wishes And More $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2021
2harvestorg $11,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Program Support 2020
African Children Today Inc $29,860 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2020
Best Buddies International Inc $1,500 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2020
C4 Foundation (charlie K Foundation) $7,000 Coronado, CA, US Program Support 2020
Chris Kyle Frog Foundation $10,000 Midlothian, TX, US Program Support 2020
Feed My Starving Children Inc $20,000 Eagan, MN, US Program Support 2020
Fraser $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2020
Hopekids Inc $10,000 Apple Valley, MN, US Program Support 2020
Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America $5,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2020
Navy Seal Foundation $10,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Program Support 2020
Oneoc $7,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Mckenna Claire Foundation - Pediatric Brain Cancer Support 2020
Panda's Foundation $2,000 Colgate, WI, US Program Support 2020
Pinky Swear Foundation $2,000 Bloomington, MN, US Program Support 2020
St David's Center $13,500 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2020
St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc $15,000 Memphis, TN, US Childhood Cancer Research And Treatment 2020
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2020
The Transverse Myelitis Association $5,000 Powell, OH, US Program Support 2020
Wishes And More $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2020
African Children Today Inc $12,360 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2018
Best Buddies International Inc $2,000 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2018
Chris Kyle Frog Foundation $10,000 Midlothian, TX, US Program Support 2018
Feed My Starving Children Inc $20,000 Eagan, MN, US Program Support 2018
Fraser $7,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support Of School & Autism 2018
Haven Acres $1,000 Hampton, MN, US Program Support 2018
Hopekids Inc $10,000 Apple Valley, MN, US Program Support 2018
Hunt Of A Lifetime $5,000 Harborcreek, PA, US Program Support 2018
Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America $7,500 New York, NY, US Program Support 2018
Marine Toys For Tots Foundation $11,812 Triangle, VA, US Program Support 2018
Navy Seal Foundation $10,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Program Support 2018
Pandas Networkorg A Non-profit To Cure Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric $3,000 Menlo Park, CA, US Program Support 2018
Pinky Swear Foundation $1,000 Bloomington, MN, US Program Support 2018
St David's Center $12,500 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2018
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US Program Support 2018
The Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri Inc $10,000 St Joseph, MO, US Program Support - Midwest Adaptive Sports 2018
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund $7,500 New York, NY, US Program Support 2018
The Transverse Myelitis Association $10,000 Powell, OH, US Program Support 2018
African Children Today $12,360 Edina, MN, US Program Support 2017
American National Red Cross $10,000 Washington, DC, US Program Support 2017
Best Buddies $2,000 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2017
Courage Kenny $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Wheelchair Basketball Program Support 2017
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Eagan, MN, US Program Support 2017
Fraser $7,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support Of School & Autism 2017
Hope Kids $10,000 Apple Valley, MN, US Program Support 2017
Hunt Of A Lifetime $7,500 Harborcreek, PA, US Program Support 2017
Iava Iraq & Iran Vets $7,500 New York, NY, US Program Support 2017
Ifhf Fallen Heroes Fund $7,500 New York, NY, US Program Support 2017
Isd 196 $1,000 Rosemount, MN, US Program Support 2017
Navy Seal Foundation $7,500 Virginia Beach, VA, US Program Support 2017
Pandas Network $3,000 Menlo Park, CA, US Program Support 2017
St David's Center $12,500 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2017
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Program Support 2017
Toys For Tots $2,616 Triangle, VA, US Program Support 2017
Transverse Myelitis Kids $12,000 Powell, OH, US Program Support 2017
Wounded Warrior Project $500 Jacksonville, FL, US Program Support 2017
Yellow Ribbon $10,000 Lakeville, MN, US Program Support 2017
African Children Today $11,160 Edina, MN, US Program Support - Sponsrship Of 28 Children 2016
Best Buddies $1,000 Miami, FL, US Program Support 2016
Capable Hunters $2,500 Golden Valley, MN, US Program Support 2016
Feed My Starving Children $20,000 Eagan, MN, US Program Support & Children Lakeville South Spring Packing 2016
Fraser $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support Of School & Autism 2016
Healing Haiti $5,500 Champlin, MN, US Program Support - Hurricane Relief 2016
Hope Kids $10,000 Apple Valley, MN, US Program Support 2016
Hunt Of A Lifetime $7,500 Harborcreek, PA, US Occupation, Physical & Speech Therapy Equipment 2016
Iava Iraq & Iran Vets $7,500 New York, NY, US Program Support 2016
Ifhf Fallen Heroes Fund $7,500 New York, NY, US Program Support 2016
Imara International $5,000 Maple Grove, MN, US Program Support 2016
Isd 196 $2,000 Rosemount, MN, US Program Support/occupation, Physical, And Speech Therapy Equipment 2016
Mn Wishes And More $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2016
Northwest Battle Buddies $7,500 Battle Ground, WA, US Program Support 2016
Positive Alliance Coaching $3,000 St Paul, MN, US Program Support 2016
St David's Center $10,000 Minnetonka, MN, US Program Support 2016
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $5,123 Memphis, TN, US Program Support 2016
Toys For Tots $2,616 Triangle, VA, US Program Support 2016
Transverse Myelitis Kids $12,000 Powell, OH, US Program Support 2016
Urban Ventures $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Program Support 2016
Wounded Warrior Project $500 Jacksonville, FL, US Program Support 2016
Yellow Ribbon $10,000 Lakeville, MN, US Program Support 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Roles Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-1584011
Website N/A
Address 19399 STONEGATE DR Prior Lake, MN 55372-3132

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Roles Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Thomas M Roles
Secretary Kari L Roles
Treasurer Lisa M Tonn
Director Madison Roles
Director Shelby Graf

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.