Roach Maxam Family Foundation
Roach Maxam Family Foundation is a private foundation (EIN 46-4297381) supporting whistleblowers and accountability efforts; the organization’s official website lists grant recipients and a donate page and uses a dedicated email domain. Public nonprofit registries (ProPublica, Charity Navigator) list the foundation in Pleasanton, CA and match the EIN.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit (often California‑based) seeking modest general support or program funding in areas like accountability/whistleblower work, civil rights, health, women’s services, or animal welfare.
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence or program work in California or clear local impact.
- • A request for a modest grant (typical award sizes are roughly $5k–$15k).
- • A proposal emphasizing general support or a clearly defined program need.
- • Capacity to submit a concise written application and provide basic program details.
- • Track record or local credibility (referrals or prior local partnerships help).
Geography
Grants are multi‑state (recipients in four states in the latest year) but are heavily concentrated in California, which received about 78% of dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a diversified set of 12 distinct recipients across several causes, with modest concentration among the top five recipients; this indicates a moderate breadth of grantees for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of entry exists: eight of 12 recipients in the latest year were new and the foundation posts application instructions and contact routes, so unfamiliar applicants plausibly can join the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
