The Roth Family Foundation was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1966, by Harry Roth, Louis Roth, and Fannie Roth. Upon the deaths of the founders and the sale of the family business, Louis Roth Clothes, the Foundation was funded. The Foundation continues to include all family members, with two generations presently involved. Philanthropy has always been a strong family value: to help others who may be less fortunate, to protect freedom and human and civil rights, and to be able to give back to the community and support causes that the family cares about deeply. Compassion, justice, fairness, access, and respect for others are part of the family values, which inspire and motivate the Foundation’s giving.

The Foundation’s mission is commitment to progressive social change. The Foundation invests in organizations that inspire hope, dignity, and creativity, primarily in the Los Angeles area. Grounded in a legacy of social justice and civil rights, the Foundation helps connect communities to the services, opportunities, and tools for self-empowerment and self-expression.

FOUNDATION INTERESTS

The Foundation seeks to improve lives through a variety of focus areas, primarily in the Los Angeles area. Specifically, it provides general operating support and new and/or on-going program/project support to organizations that fall into the following eight focus areas. Occasionally, the Foundation will consider support for capital campaigns and endowments:

1. Arts and Culture

2. Economic Development

3. Environment:

4. International Development & Human Rights

5. Reproductive Rights/Reproductive Health

6. Youth Development

For more information, please visit the Program Areas page-»

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
In general, the Foundation does not consider unsolicited proposals. Grant seekers should submit a Letter of Inquiry to the Executive Director. If the request meets the guidelines of the Foundation and is of interest, the grant seeker will be invited to formally apply for a grant and a Grant Application will be sent.

A Letter of Inquiry should be no longer than 3 pages (not including budget information) and include a brief description of the organization, including its mission, objectives, current services, and projected outcomes. It should include a brief statement about the program/project for which funding is sought (or for general operating support), and a synopsis of the organization’s overall budget, the project budget (if applicable), and the amount being sought from the Foundation. Please also include the most recent copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) letter.

DEADLINES
Letters of Inquiry are accepted year-round. The Board of Directors meets twice per year and makes all funding decisions at those meetings. Please contact the Executive Director for more information regarding specific deadlines.

ALLOCATION
In general, grants are allocated in the range of $5,000-$15,000. The Foundation generally does not give more than one grant per organization per fiscal year. In addition, the Foundation generally does not give grants to one organization for more than three consecutive years.

ELIGIBILITY
Only non-profit, tax-exempt organizations as defined under section 501 (c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code are eligible for funding. The Foundation does not fund individuals, fraternal organizations, political campaigns, or candidates. In general, the Foundation does not fund dinners, special events, or fundraising events.

Grant inquiries should be directed to:
RACHEL ROTH
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ROTH FAMILY FOUNDATION
12021 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 505
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025