The Roe Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-7011541
Foundation Overview
Based in Greenville, SC, The Roe Foundation has awarded 136 grants totaling $28,440,812 to organizations in South Carolina, Virginia and 46 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $4,231,143, with a median award of $22,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 11 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 24% in South Carolina and funding distributed across 48 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Greenville (76%), Columbia (15%), Gaffney (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 184% growth in annual giving over 3 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 general purposes (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Roe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisphere | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Bring Art And Culture To The Community | 2023 |
| Charlotte Lozier Institute | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $1,000,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | To Grant Money Based On The Donor's Preferred Charities | 2023 |
| Greenville County Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Inspire And Educate Visitors And Students Through Art | 2023 |
| Greenville Symphony Orchestra | $20,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Builds Community By Providing Excellence In Live Musical Performance, Educate Minds, And Engage Our Community Through The Unifying Power Of Music | 2023 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries | $83,000 | Gaffney, SC, US | To Provide Food, Shelter, Healthcare And Skill Development For The Homeless Community | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Focus | $25,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide Faith-based Out Of School Programs For Underserved Communities | 2023 |
| Sc Policy Council | $350,000 | Columbia, SC, US | To Research And Publish Information About America's Founding Principles | 2023 |
| State Policy Network | $4,231,143 | Arlington, VA, US | To Serve As A Network For Conservative Thinking On State-level Policies | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $700,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Conservative Public Policy | 2023 |
| The Peace Center | $15,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide A Venue For Live Arts | 2023 |
| Sc Policy Council | $150,000 | Columbia, SC, US | To Research And Publish Information About America's Founding Principles | 2022 |
| State Policy Network | $4,000,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Serve As A Network For Conservative Thinking On State-level Policies | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Conservative Public Policy | 2022 |
| Greenville Council Of Gardens | $100 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide Gardening Information And Activities To Promote The Love And Understanding Of Plants | 2022 |
| Greenville News | $2,500 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide Written New Source For Residents | 2022 |
| The Peace Center | $15,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide A Venue For Live Arts | 2022 |
| Artisphere | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Community Art Festival | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Fund Research, Treatment And Care For People Fighting Cancer | 2022 |
| Loaves And Fishes | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Achieve Food Security And Promote Food Equity For The Local Community | 2022 |
| Sc Policy Council | $150,000 | Columbia, SC, US | To Research And Publish Information About America's Founding Principles | 2022 |
| State Policy Network | $4,000,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Serve As A Network For Conservative Thinking On State-level Policies | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Conservative Public Policy | 2022 |
| Greenville Council Of Gardens | $100 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide Gardening Information And Activities To Promote The Love And Understanding Of Plants | 2022 |
| Greenville News | $2,500 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide Written New Source For Residents | 2022 |
| The Peace Center | $15,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide A Venue For Live Arts | 2022 |
| Artisphere | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Community Art Festival | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Fund Research, Treatment And Care For People Fighting Cancer | 2022 |
| Loaves And Fishes | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Achieve Food Security And Promote Food Equity For The Local Community | 2022 |
| Sc Policy Council | $150,000 | Columbia, SC, US | To Research And Publish Information About America's Founding Principles | 2022 |
| State Policy Network | $4,000,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Serve As A Network For Conservative Thinking On State-level Policies | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Conservative Public Policy | 2022 |
| Greenville Council Of Gardens | $100 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide Gardening Information And Activities To Promote The Love And Understanding Of Plants | 2022 |
| Greenville News | $2,500 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide Written New Source For Residents | 2022 |
| The Peace Center | $15,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide A Venue For Live Arts | 2022 |
| Artisphere | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | Community Art Festival | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Fund Research, Treatment And Care For People Fighting Cancer | 2022 |
| Loaves And Fishes | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Achieve Food Security And Promote Food Equity For The Local Community | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $750,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | To Grant Money Based On The Donors Favorite Charities | 2021 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | $50,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | To Promote Conservative Thought On College Campuses | 2021 |
| Mont Pelerin Society | $25,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | To Promote Classical Economic Principles | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Society | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Sponsor The Exchange Of Ideas For A Free And Ordered Society | 2021 |
| State Policy Network | $3,700,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Serve As A Network For Conservative Thinking On State-level Policies | 2021 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $700,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote Conservative Public Policy | 2021 |
| Sc Policy Council | $229,604 | Columbia, SC, US | To Research And Publish Information About America's Founding Principles | 2021 |
| St Paul Anglican Church | $100,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Make Jesus Known To The Surrounding Community | 2021 |
| Neighborhood Focus | $10,000 | Greenville, SC, US | To Provide Faith-based Out Of School Programs For Underserved Communities | 2021 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries | $50,000 | Gaffney, SC, US | To Provide Food, Shelter, Healthcare And Skill Development For The Homeless Community | 2021 |
| Acton Institute | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Alabama Policy Institute | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Alaska Policy Forum | $15,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| America's Future Foundation | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Arkansas Policy Foundation | $7,500 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Badger Institute | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Ballotpedia | $10,000 | Middleton, WI, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Beacon Center Of Tennessee | $25,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Bluegrass Institute | $25,000 | Lexington, KY, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Buckeye Institute | $30,000 | Columbus, OH, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Caesar Rodney Institute | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| California Policy Center | $25,000 | Tustin, CA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Cardinal Institue Of West Virginia | $20,000 | Charleston, WV, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Center Of The American Experiment | $25,000 | Golden Valley, MN, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Charlotte Lozier Institute | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Civitas Institute | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Clemson Institute | $25,000 | Clemson, SC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| College Fix | $10,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | $25,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Empire Center For Public Policy | $25,000 | Albany, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Empower Mississippi | $25,000 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Ethan Allen Institute | $10,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $765 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Federalist Society | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $450,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Foundation For Economic Education | $7,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Foundation For Government Accountability | $30,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Franklin News Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Freedom Foundation | $25,000 | Olympia, WA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Freedom Foundation Of Minnesota | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Fund For American Studies | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Garden State Initiative | $25,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Georgia Center Of Opportunity | $25,000 | Peachtree Corners, GA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Georgia Public Policy Foundation | $25,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Goldwater Institute | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Grassroot Institute Of Hawaii | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Idaho Freedom Foundation | $20,000 | Boise, ID, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Independence Institute | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Indiana Policy Review Foundation | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Institute For Humane Studies | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Institute For Justice | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| James Madison Institute | $25,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| James Madison Institute | $50,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| John Locke Foundation | $25,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Josiah Bartlett Center For Public Policy | $25,000 | Concord, NH, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Kansas Policy Institute | $20,000 | Wichita, KS, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Libertas Institute | $15,000 | Lehi, UT, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Liberty Justice Center | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Mackinac Center For Public Policy | $25,000 | Midland, MI, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Maine Policy Institute | $25,000 | Yarmouth, ME, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Maryland Public Policy Institute | $20,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Media Research Center | $1,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Mercatus Center | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Mississippi Center For Public Policy | $25,000 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Mont Pelerin Society | $10,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Network Of Enlightened Women | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Nevada Policy Research Institute | $25,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| New Criterion | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Oklahoma Council Of Public Affairs | $25,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Open The Books | $1,000 | Burr Ridge, IL, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Pacific Research Institute | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Pelican Institute For Public Policy | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Society | $10,000 | Jerome, MI, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Pioneer Institute | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Platte Institute For Economic Research | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Property & Environment Research Center | $20,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Reason Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Rhode Island Center For Justice | $15,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Rio Grande Foundation | $15,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Russell Kirk Center | $10,000 | Mecosta, MI, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Show-me Institute | $25,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| State Policy Network | $150,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Steamboat Institute | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Sutherland Institue | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Thomas Jefferson Institute | $15,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Virginia Institute For Public Policy | $15,000 | Abingdon, VA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Washington Policy Center | $30,000 | Spokane, WA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Wisconsin Institute For Law & Liberty | $30,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Wyoming Liberty Group | $15,000 | Cheyenne, WY, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Yankee Institute | $25,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Roe Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 23-7011541 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 301 N MAIN ST STE 1735 Greenville, SC 29601-2122 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Roe Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | Shirley W Roe |
|---|---|
| Director | Thomas L Wilcox |
| Director | Amy Wilcox |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- 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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