The Roma Charitable Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of sizable grants, primarily supporting child welfare and disability-service organizations. Its largest and repeat gifts fund Childhaven and closely related early‑childhood/trauma services in the Seattle area, while another major recipient is Guide Dogs for the Blind, indicating a commitment to services for people with visual impairments. The foundation tends to provide general operating/program support rather than narrowly restricted project funding.
Concentrated, large-dollar gifts to a handful of repeat grantees; mostly general operating or program support rather than many small or one-off grants.
Roma Charitable Foundation concentrates its giving on a small set of sizable grants, with repeated support for child welfare, disability services, and related community needs. Childhaven appears across multiple years as one of the foundation’s core recipients, including a 2025 grant to Akin - Childhaven for charitable activities and earlier awards to Childhaven in Seattle. Guide Dogs for the Blind is another recurring beneficiary, showing a sustained commitment to services for people who are blind or visually impaired. The foundation also supports organizations tied to food support, housing, health, and youth-serving direct services, but its pattern is not diffuse: the same organizations often receive large awards in back-to-back years. The recent record shows grants in the low six figures and above, with several awards clustered around the $200,000 to $344,056 range. Seattle-based organizations appear frequently in the grant list, alongside a smaller set of nonprofits in Oregon, North Carolina, Virginia, and Minnesota. Support often reads as general charitable help rather than tightly defined project funding, which suggests the foundation favors flexible operating support for established organizations.
Child welfare is a central thread in the foundation’s giving. In 2025, Roma Charitable Foundation gave $303,186 to Akin - Childhaven for charitable activities, following prior awards to Childhaven in Seattle. The grant record points to trauma-informed early childhood services and foster-family support as a sustained area of interest. A second clear theme is services for people who are blind or visually impaired. The foundation awarded $298,425 in 2025 to Guide Dogs for the Blind in Boring, Oregon, after similarly sized grants in 2024 and 2023. Food access and family support also appear in the record. In 2023, Seattle Milk Fund received $260,000 for charitable activities, and the foundation has also made sizable awards to Farestart, an organization connected to community meal and employment support.
Roma Charitable Foundation gives in relatively large increments. The typical grant size sits at a p25 of $65,000, a median of $110,000, and a p75 of $200,980. That distribution lines up with a strategy of fewer, larger awards rather than broad small-grant making. The same organizations recur across multiple years, including Childhaven, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Habitat for Humanity Seattle, Farestart, and Medical Teams International. The foundation is classified as a regular funder, does not fund individuals, and is not a program-related-investment shop. The grant descriptions most often use language such as “to aid charitable activities,” indicating broad support rather than tightly earmarked project grants.
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$14.9M
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Most grants fall between $65K and $201K, with a median of $110K.
25th Percentile
$65K
Median
$110K
75th Percentile
$201K
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Notable grantees: Guide Dogs for the Blind, Childhaven, AKIN - Childhaven, Seattle Milk Fund
The grant record is heavily Washington-centered: 59% of grants go to recipients in WA, and Seattle appears frequently among recipient cities. Other Washington recipients include Tukwila and Boring is just over the border in Oregon for one recurring grantee. Outside the Pacific Northwest, the foundation has also funded organizations in Jacksonville, North Carolina; Springfield, Virginia; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the recent grant set.
The grant-size distribution is fairly high: p25 is $65,000, median grant size is $110,000, and p75 is $200,980. That suggests Roma Charitable Foundation usually operates with substantial awards rather than small checks.
The recent record points to child welfare and trauma-informed early childhood services, support for people who are blind or visually impaired, child nutrition and emergency food support, housing-related work, health-oriented nonprofits, and youth-serving direct services.
Yes. Washington is the top state by grant count, and 59% of grants go to recipients in WA. Seattle-based organizations appear repeatedly, with additional Washington recipients in Tukwila.
Recurring. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Childhaven, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Habitat for Humanity Seattle, Farestart, and Medical Teams International. The repeated awards show an ongoing relationship with a relatively small set of grantees.
No. Most grants go to Washington recipients, but the foundation also funds organizations in Oregon, North Carolina, Virginia, and Minnesota. The recent grant list is entirely U.S.-based.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKIN - CHILDHAVEN | SEATTLE, WA | $303,186 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND | BORING, OR | $298,425 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| FARESTART | SEATTLE, WA | $202,132 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | TUKWILA, WA | $202,131 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| CRISTA | SEATTLE, WA | $202,131 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | SEATTLE, WA | $151,593 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| HOPE FOR WARRIORS | SPRINGFIELD, VA | $141,485 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL | TIGARD, OR | $141,485 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| BLOODWORKS NW | SEATTLE, WA | $101,077 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| TREEHOUSE | SEATTLE, WA | $85,000 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| CASCADE MEDICAL TEAM FOUNDATION | EUGENE, OR | $80,000 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| NEUROVITALITY CENTER (STROKE) | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $80,000 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| MEDIC 1 FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $75,000 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $75,000 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| NORTHWEST HARVEST | SEATTLE, WA | $75,000 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| CITY OF HOONAH | HOONAH, AK | $50,000 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| BRIAN GRANT FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $35,000 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| UW FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $15,000 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| HOPE FOR HONDURAS | KENT, WA | $4,000 | 2025 | TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| CHILDHAVEN | SEATTLE, WA | $344,056 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND | BORING, OR | $344,056 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEATTLE | TUKWILA, WA | $246,292 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| WORLD CONCERN | SEATTLE, WA | $227,684 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| FARESTART | SEATTLE, WA | $201,960 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS | JACKSONVILLE, NC | $151,789 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA | SEATTLE, WA | $151,059 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL | TIGARD, OR | $141,670 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| TREEHOUSE SEATTLE | SEATTLE, WA | $114,598 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| TREEHOUSE MINESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $111,653 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| PUGET SOUND BLOOD CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $101,801 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| MAKE-A-WISH OF ALASKA & WASHINGTON | SEATTLE, WA | $101,801 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| MEDIC ONE FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $101,801 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| NORTHWEST HARVEST | SEATTLE, WA | $100,338 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| THE CASCADE MEDICAL TEAM FOUNDATION | EUGENE, OR | $100,000 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| STROKE RECOVERY CENTER | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| CITY OF HOONAH PARKS & RECREATION DEPT | HOONAH, AK | $50,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE MARY & WILLIAM JOHNSON YOUTH CENTER |
| BRIAN GRANT FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $35,000 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| UW FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $15,000 | 2024 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND | BORING, OR | $340,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| CHILDHAVEN | SEATTLE, WA | $340,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| SEATTLE MILK FUND | SEATTLE, WA | $260,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEATTLE | TUKWILA, WA | $245,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| WORLD CONCERN | SEATTLE, WA | $225,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| FARESTART | SEATTLE, WA | $200,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS | JACKSONVILLE, NC | $150,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL | TIGARD, OR | $140,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA | SEATTLE, WA | $125,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| TREEHOUSE | SEATTLE, WA | $110,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| MEDIC ONE FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $70,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
| THE CASCADE MEDICAL TEAM FOUNDATION | EUGENE, OR | $70,000 | 2023 | TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
AKIN - CHILDHAVEN
$303,186TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$202,131TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
CRISTA
$202,131TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
TREEHOUSE
$85,000TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
CASCADE MEDICAL TEAM FOUNDATION
$80,000TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
NEUROVITALITY CENTER (STROKE)
$80,000TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
MEDIC 1 FOUNDATION
$75,000TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
$75,000TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
NORTHWEST HARVEST
$75,000TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
CITY OF HOONAH
$50,000TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
BRIAN GRANT FOUNDATION
$35,000TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
UW FOUNDATION
$15,000TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
HOPE FOR HONDURAS
$4,000TO AID CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
CHILDHAVEN
$344,056TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEATTLE
$246,292TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
WORLD CONCERN
$227,684TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS
$151,789TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA
$151,059TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
TREEHOUSE SEATTLE
$114,598TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
PUGET SOUND BLOOD CENTER
$101,801TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
MEDIC ONE FOUNDATION
$101,801TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
NORTHWEST HARVEST
$100,338TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
THE CASCADE MEDICAL TEAM FOUNDATION
$100,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
STROKE RECOVERY CENTER
$100,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
CITY OF HOONAH PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
$50,000TO SUPPORT THE MARY & WILLIAM JOHNSON YOUTH CENTER
BRIAN GRANT FOUNDATION
$35,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND
$340,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
CHILDHAVEN
$340,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
SEATTLE MILK FUND
$260,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEATTLE
$245,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
WORLD CONCERN
$225,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS
$150,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA
$125,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
TREEHOUSE
$110,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
MEDIC ONE FOUNDATION
$70,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
THE CASCADE MEDICAL TEAM FOUNDATION
$70,000TO AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES