The Roux Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-4702037
Foundation Overview
Based in Wellesley, MA, The Roux Family Foundation has awarded 164 grants totaling $42,179,000 to organizations in Massachusetts, Maine and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $12,300,000, with a median award of $27,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 28 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
46% of grants are awarded in Maine, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Maine, funding concentrates in Portland (32%), Brunswick (16%), Boothbay (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 990% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (49%). 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 The Roux 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Place To Start | $50,000 | Kennebunk, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2023 |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Social Justice | 2023 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | $25,000 | Boothbay, ME, US | General Grant To Support Horticulture, Education And Research. | 2023 |
| Focus Maine | $15,000 | Augusta, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Community Development | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2023 |
| Mount Vernon Virtuosi | $15,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting The Arts | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2023 |
| Solving Kids Cancer | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2023 |
| The Station Foundation | $99,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2023 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic | $10,000 | Boca Grande, FL, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2023 |
| Full Plates Full Potential | $25,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Chartable Contribution For Hunger | 2023 |
| Bowdoin College | $70,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2023 |
| Northeastern University | $12,300,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Israeli Navy | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Chartiable Contribution For Healthcare And Support | 2023 |
| A Place To Start | $50,000 | Kennebunk, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2023 |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Social Justice | 2023 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | $25,000 | Boothbay, ME, US | General Grant To Support Horticulture, Education And Research. | 2023 |
| Focus Maine | $15,000 | Augusta, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Community Development | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2023 |
| Mount Vernon Virtuosi | $15,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting The Arts | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2023 |
| Solving Kids Cancer | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2023 |
| The Station Foundation | $99,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2023 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic | $10,000 | Boca Grande, FL, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2023 |
| Full Plates Full Potential | $25,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Chartable Contribution For Hunger | 2023 |
| Bowdoin College | $70,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2023 |
| Northeastern University | $12,300,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Israeli Navy | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Chartiable Contribution For Healthcare And Support | 2023 |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Social Justice | 2022 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | $25,000 | Boothbay, ME, US | General Grant To Support Horticulture, Education And Research. | 2022 |
| Institute For Digital Engineering And Life Sciences | $3,000,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Grant To Support Education | 2022 |
| Lewiston Public Schools | $43,750 | Lewiston, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting Education | 2022 |
| Maine Coast Fishermen's Association | $7,500 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2022 |
| Mount Vernon Virtuosi | $20,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting The Arts | 2022 |
| Solving Kids Cancer | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2022 |
| A Place To Start | $100,000 | Kennebunk, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2022 |
| Maine Public Radio | $50,000 | Bangor, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For The Arts | 2022 |
| The Station Foundation | $50,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2022 |
| Multiplier | $30,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2022 |
| Friends Of Congress Square Park | $25,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Community | 2022 |
| Young Americas Foundation | $60,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Youth & Education | 2022 |
| Focus Maine | $15,000 | Augusta, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Community Development | 2022 |
| Storm King Art Center | $100,000 | New Windsor, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For The Arts | 2022 |
| Jackson Labratory | $30,000 | Bar Harbor, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Sciences | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2022 |
| Second Harvets Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2022 |
| Boca Grande United Methodist Church | $100,000 | Boca Grande, FL, US | General Charitable Contribution For Religious Community Development | 2022 |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Social Justice | 2022 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | $25,000 | Boothbay, ME, US | General Grant To Support Horticulture, Education And Research. | 2022 |
| Institute For Digital Engineering And Life Sciences | $3,000,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Grant To Support Education | 2022 |
| Lewiston Public Schools | $43,750 | Lewiston, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting Education | 2022 |
| Maine Coast Fishermen's Association | $7,500 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2022 |
| Mount Vernon Virtuosi | $20,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting The Arts | 2022 |
| Solving Kids Cancer | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2022 |
| A Place To Start | $100,000 | Kennebunk, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2022 |
| Maine Public Radio | $50,000 | Bangor, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For The Arts | 2022 |
| The Station Foundation | $50,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2022 |
| Multiplier | $30,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2022 |
| Friends Of Congress Square Park | $25,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Community | 2022 |
| Young Americas Foundation | $60,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Youth & Education | 2022 |
| Focus Maine | $15,000 | Augusta, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Community Development | 2022 |
| Storm King Art Center | $100,000 | New Windsor, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For The Arts | 2022 |
| Jackson Labratory | $30,000 | Bar Harbor, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Sciences | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2022 |
| Second Harvets Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2022 |
| Boca Grande United Methodist Church | $100,000 | Boca Grande, FL, US | General Charitable Contribution For Religious Community Development | 2022 |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Social Justice | 2022 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | $25,000 | Boothbay, ME, US | General Grant To Support Horticulture, Education And Research. | 2022 |
| Institute For Digital Engineering And Life Sciences | $3,000,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Grant To Support Education | 2022 |
| Lewiston Public Schools | $43,750 | Lewiston, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting Education | 2022 |
| Maine Coast Fishermen's Association | $7,500 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2022 |
| Mount Vernon Virtuosi | $20,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting The Arts | 2022 |
| Solving Kids Cancer | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2022 |
| A Place To Start | $100,000 | Kennebunk, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2022 |
| Maine Public Radio | $50,000 | Bangor, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For The Arts | 2022 |
| The Station Foundation | $50,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2022 |
| Multiplier | $30,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2022 |
| Friends Of Congress Square Park | $25,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Community | 2022 |
| Young Americas Foundation | $60,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Youth & Education | 2022 |
| Focus Maine | $15,000 | Augusta, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Community Development | 2022 |
| Storm King Art Center | $100,000 | New Windsor, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For The Arts | 2022 |
| Jackson Labratory | $30,000 | Bar Harbor, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Sciences | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2022 |
| Second Harvets Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2022 |
| Boca Grande United Methodist Church | $100,000 | Boca Grande, FL, US | General Charitable Contribution For Religious Community Development | 2022 |
| 317 Main Community Music Center | $50,000 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting The Arts | 2021 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | $25,000 | Boca Grande, FL, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2021 |
| Bowdoin College | $70,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Southern Maine | $125,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Youth & Education | 2021 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | $25,000 | Boothbay, ME, US | General Grant To Support Horticulture, Education And Research. | 2021 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2021 |
| Full Plates Full Potential | $50,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2021 |
| Institute For Digital Engineering And Life Sciences | $1,060,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Grant To Support Education | 2021 |
| Khyentse Foundation | $12,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Grant To Support Buddhist Study And Practice. | 2021 |
| Lewiston Public Schools | $131,250 | Lewiston, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting Education | 2021 |
| Mount Vernon Virtuosi | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting The Arts | 2021 |
| Royal River Community Players | $130,000 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Art & Education | 2021 |
| Solving Kids Cancer | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2021 |
| Tree Street Youth Center | $130,000 | Lewiston, ME, US | General Grant To Support Childhood Education. | 2021 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2021 |
| Forging Opportunities For Refugees | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Contribution For Humanitarian Aid | 2021 |
| The Animal Medical Center | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation | $100,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Social Justice | 2021 |
| Us Equestrian Team Foundation | $36,750 | Gladstone, NJ, US | General Charitable Contribution For Sport | 2021 |
| University Of New Hampshire | $5,000 | Durham, NH, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2021 |
| Prosperityme | $25,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Humanitarian Aid | 2021 |
| Montclair Kimberely Academy | $5,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2021 |
| Lilac Preservation Project | $10,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2021 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | $5,000 | Needham, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2021 |
| Spirit Series | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Support Of The Arts | 2021 |
| Maine Coastal Heritage Trust | $10,000 | Topsham, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2021 |
| Ararat Youth Baseball League | $10,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Sport | 2021 |
| Mainely Character | $5,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2021 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $7,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2021 |
| American University Of Iraq | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2021 |
| A Place To Start | $50,000 | Kennebunk, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Alzheimer's Care | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Southern Maine | $99,500 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Youth & Education | 2020 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | $45,000 | Boothbay, ME, US | General Grant To Support Horticulture, Education And Research. | 2020 |
| Fair Trade Usa | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Humanitarian Aid | 2020 |
| Institute For Digital Engineering And Life Sciences | $300,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Grant To Support Education | 2020 |
| Milestone Recovery | $12,500 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Humanitarian Aid | 2020 |
| Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute | $100,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Women's Leadership | 2020 |
| Portland Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Art & Education | 2020 |
| Solving Kids Cancer | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2020 |
| The Station Foundation | $100,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Charitable Contribution For Veterans' Programs | 2020 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2020 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation (gicia) | $25,000 | Boca Grande, FL, US | General Charitable Contributions For Conservation | 2020 |
| New York University Langone Health | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contributions For Healthcare | 2020 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2020 |
| Project Healing Waters | $10,000 | La Plata, MD, US | General Charitable Contribution For Supporting Military Service Personnel | 2020 |
| Full Plates Full Potential | $35,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2020 |
| Friends Of Acadia | $10,000 | Bar Harbor, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conversation | 2020 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2020 |
| Maine Public Radio | $25,000 | Lewiston, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting Public Radio | 2020 |
| Portland Ovations | $15,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting The Arts | 2020 |
| University Of New England | $12,500 | Biddeford, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting Education | 2020 |
| 317 Main Community Music Center | $5,000 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting The Arts | 2020 |
| Gulf Of Maine Research Institute | $5,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2020 |
| Maine Coast Fishermen's Association | $10,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Conservation | 2020 |
| Mount Vernon Virtuosi | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting The Arts | 2020 |
| Lewiston Public Schools | $43,750 | Lewiston, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting Education | 2020 |
| Maine State Music Theater | $10,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution Supporting The Arts | 2020 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | $25,000 | Boca Grande, FL, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2020 |
| Seven Loaves Services | $10,000 | Middleburg, VA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Hunger | 2020 |
| Northeastern University | $600,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2020 |
| A Place To Start | $50,000 | Kennebunk, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Alzheimer's Care | 2018 |
| Fauquier County Parks & Recreation Department | $262,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Youth & Recreation | 2018 |
| Portland Museum Of Art | $50,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Art & Education | 2018 |
| The Station Foundation | $100,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Charitable Contribution For Veterans' Programs | 2018 |
| Barbara Bush Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2018 |
| Bowdoin College | $66,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2018 |
| Friends Of Homeless Animals | $5,000 | Aldie, VA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Animal Rescue | 2018 |
| Harvard University | $150,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2018 |
| International Hunter Education Association | $13,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2018 |
| Maine School Of Law | $12,500 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2018 |
| Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute | $100,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Women's Leadership | 2018 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | General Charitable Contribution For Youth & Recreation | 2018 |
| Royal River Community Players | $50,000 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Art & Education | 2018 |
| Solving Kids Cancer | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2018 |
| Telling Room | $5,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Charitable Contribution For Education | 2018 |
| University Of Maryland | $100,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Charitable Contribution For Healthcare | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-4702037 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | CO GW WADE 93 WORCESTER STREET Wellesley, MA 02481-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Roux Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, Treasurer | David Roux |
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| Vice-president, Secretary | Barbara Roux |
Forms 990-PF
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