Ro Family Foundation

EIN 82-0875471 · MA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in MA, VT, NJ
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Ro Family Foundation based in MA paid 36 grants totaling $215.5K to 36 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $25K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included Green Mountain Horse Association, Abortion Rights Fund of Western MA, and Bay State Health. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,567,769
Giving (latest yr)
$215,500
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
36
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
36
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Green Mountain Horse Association$25,000
  • Abortion Rights Fund of Western MA$15,000
  • Bay State Health$15,000
  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital$15,000
  • Child Advocacy Center of Hampshire County$10,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$185,500 · 34 grants
  • Vermont$25,000 · 1 grant
  • New Jersey$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (36)

Green Mountain Horse Association
Woodstock, VT
Charity
$25,000
Abortion Rights Fund of Western MA
Amherst, MA
Charity
$15,000
Bay State Health
Springfield, MA
Charity
$15,000
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Northampton, MA
Charity
$15,000
Child Advocacy Center of Hampshire County
Northampton, MA
Charity
$10,000
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Hatfield, MA
Charity
$10,000
Treehouse Foundation
Easthampton, MA
Charity
$10,000
Safe Passage Inc
Northampton, MA
Charity
$10,000
Tapestry Health Systems
Florence, MA
Charity
$8,000
Northampton Neighbors
Northampton, MA
Charity
$7,500
Community Action Pioneer Valley
Greenfield, MA
Charity
$7,500
Behavioral Health Network Inc
Springfield, MA
Charity
$6,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Ro Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Ro Family Foundation reported 36 itemized grants totaling $215.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $25K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include Green Mountain Horse Association, Abortion Rights Fund of Western MA, Bay State Health, among 36 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Ro Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Ro Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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