Alice Rosenwald Fund
The Alice Rosenwald Fund is a private family foundation established in 1982 and based in New York City. The fund is administered through Eisner Advisory Group LLC and operates as a grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.0M
-4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-7.9% YoY
Grant Count
19
+46.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
-37.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alice Rosenwald Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
The fund distributes approximately $1,336,000 annually in grants. Typical grant awards range from $500 to $1,300,000. The foundation has demonstrated support for historic preservation initiatives, including grants for the rehabilitation of Rosenwald Schools and centennial commemoration projects.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include Massachusetts, New York, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $14,954,387
- Annual Giving: $1,336,000
- EIN: 13-3174406
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,954,387 | $15,709,489 | $17,265,149 |
| Revenue | $860,127 | $224,463 | $1,085,661 |
| Expenses | $1,617,533 | $1,780,123 | $1,492,985 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,383,839 | $1,498,261 | $1,232,957 |
| Net Investment Income | $637,942 | $171,511 | $849,254 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,377,922 | $1,302,779 | $1,447,749 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Step by Step Supported Living Inc ($1,100,000), Mclean Hospital ($25,000), Mclean Hospital ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| JCC ROCKLAND WEST NYACK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICE ROSENWALD | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA CHRIN | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JAMES LEDLEY | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JOEL ZBAR | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 733 3rd Ave, New York City, NY 10017-3204
- Telephone: 212-891-4054
- Administrator: Eisner Advisory Group LLC
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Alice Rosenwald Fund?
The fund distributes approximately $1,336,000 annually in grants. Typical grant awards range from $500 to $1,300,000. The foundation has demonstrated support for historic preservation initiatives, including grants for the rehabilitation of Rosenwald Schools and centennial commemoration projects.
Where does Alice Rosenwald Fund make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include Massachusetts, New York, and Florida.
What size grants does Alice Rosenwald Fund award?
In 2024, Alice Rosenwald Fund awarded 19 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Alice Rosenwald Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Alice Rosenwald Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alice Rosenwald Fund's EIN?
Alice Rosenwald Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3174406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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