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Travis Roy Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 043327883  ·  Private foundation

Travis Roy Foundation is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.1M in annual giving against $4.9M in assets. This page documents the 27 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Travis Roy Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$4.9M
Total assets
27
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Travis Roy Foundation funds

Travis Roy Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Travis Roy Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Shepherd Center Foundation
ENDOWED PROGRAM TO ALLOW THOSE LIVING WITH QUADRIPLEGIA TO HAVE INCREASED INDEPENDANCE AND CONTROL OVER THEIR DAILY ACTIIVIES AND LIVES. PRO
Atlanta, GA$2.5M2022
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
ENDOWED PROGRAM TO ALLOW THOSE LIVING WITH QUADRIPLEGIA TO HAVE INCREASED INDEPENDANCE AND CONTROL OVER THEIR DAILY ACTIIVIES AND LIVES. PRO
Charlestown, MA$2.1M2022
Boston University
TO ESTABLISH THE TRAVIS ROY ENDOWED GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND TRAVIS ROY SCHOLARS SUPPORT FUND
Boston, MA$1.0M2023
Harvard University -macklis Laboratory
RESEARCH INTO REPAIR OF SPINAL CORD INJURY
Cambridge, MA$175K2020
Columbia University Medical Center
RESEARCH INTO REPAIR OF SPINAL CORD INJURY
New York, NY$175K2020
Harvard University -macklis Laboratory
RESEARCH INTO REPAIR OF SPINAL CORD INJURY
Cambridge, MA$165K2017
Harvard University -macklis Laboratory
RESEARCH INTO REPAIR OF SPINAL CORD INJURY
Cambridge, MA$165K2019
Harvard University -macklis Laboratory
RESEARCH INTO REPAIR OF SPINAL CORD INJURY
Cambridge, MA$165K2018
Columbia University Medical Center
RESEARCH INTO REPAIR OF SPINAL CORD INJURY
New York, NY$159K2019
Burke-cornell Medical Research Institute
RESEARCH INTO REPAIR OF SPINAL CORD INJURY
White Plains, NY$153K2018
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
RESEARCH INTO REPAIR OF SPINAL CORD INJURY
Shore Hills, NJ$85K2018
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
RESEARCH INTO REPAIR OF SPINAL CORD INJURY
Shore Hills, NJ$85K2019
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
RESEARCH INTO REPAIR OF SPINAL CORD INJURY
Shore Hills, NJ$85K2017
Jack Trottier Foundation Inc
SUPPORT
Tyngsboro, MA$75K2024
Sci Boston
SUPPORT
Woburn, MA$70K2024

Travis Roy Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$300K
2018$403K
2019$424K
2020$425K
2022$4.7M
2023$1.1M
2024$295K

How to apply for funding from Travis Roy Foundation

Travis Roy Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at travisroyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Travis Roy Foundation

Does Travis Roy Foundation accept grant applications?
Travis Roy Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Travis Roy Foundation fund?
Travis Roy Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Shepherd Center Foundation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Travis Roy Foundation give in grants?
Travis Roy Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.6M over 27 grants.
Where is Travis Roy Foundation located?
Travis Roy Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043327883.
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About this profile. This page is built from Travis Roy Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Travis Roy Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.