Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc
Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for general operations and educational programs.
Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc gave $127K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,000
- -28.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,700
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $2,697,225
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Skidaway Walk 201, Savannah, GA 31411
Phone: (912) 489-9302
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Savannah Jewish Federation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 54 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 14% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc gives
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 59% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $217K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Jewish Federation Savannah, GA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Sr Citizens Inc Savn, GA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Mercer University Savannah, GA | Educational Program Support | $20,000 |
| America's Second Harvest of Coastal GA Savannah, GA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Southwest Florida Community Foundation Fort Myers, FL | Educational Program Support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement Savannah, GA | Educational Program Support | $7,500 |
| Hospice Savannah Foundation Savannah, GA | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water Inc Fort Myers, FL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home Savannah, GA | Educational Program Support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Lee Hendry & Glade Counties Fort Myers, FL | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,697,225 | $330,377 | $160,151 | $127,000 | 10 | $128,688 | $297,591 | $216,988 |
| 2024 | $2,528,287 | $270,261 | $208,313 | $177,000 | 12 | $179,615 | $216,393 | $198,800 |
| 2023 | $2,465,051 | $171,819 | $242,940 | $216,500 | 12 | $219,525 | $123,009 | $167,375 |
| 2022 | $2,536,172 | $179,184 | $214,887 | $187,000 | 9 | $189,615 | $103,484 | $167,883 |
| 2021 | $2,574,766 | $342,285 | $168,748 | $139,000 | 11 | $141,465 | $290,112 | $183,919 |
| 2020 | $2,398,338 | $132,341 | $55,067 | $30,000 | 2 | — | $85,659 | $151,075 |
| 2019 | $2,321,064 | $172,291 | $136,656 | $113,750 | 9 | — | $151,284 | $20,329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $217K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support and educational program support.
Among its grantees, Southwest Florida Community Foundation describes its mission as coordinating solutions to Southwest Florida’s major social problems. Hospice Savannah Foundation says it assists Hospice Savannah and affiliates with fundraising and fund management. Captains for Clean Water says it works to advance education, awareness, and scientifically supported solutions to restore and protect marine ecosystems.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $127,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $8,750.
The largest grants were $30,000 each to Savannah Jewish Federation and SR Citizens Inc for general operating support; $20,000 to Mercer University for educational program support; and $10,000 each to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia for general operating support and Southwest Florida Community Foundation for educational program support. Other 2025 grants included $7,500 to Junior Achievement, $7,000 to Hospice Savannah Foundation, $5,000 each to Captains for Clean Water and Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, and $2,500 to United Way of Lee Hendry & Glade Counties.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ellen R. Byck as president, Edwin R. Byck as treasurer, and Nancy B. Burton as trustee.
Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc is led by Ellen R. Byck, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen R. Byck
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy B. Burton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin R. Byck
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David B. Byck (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc
How much does Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc give each year?
Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc gave $127K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $177K across 12 grants.
What is Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $12,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc give grants?
Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (6 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (3 grants).
Does Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Program Support" (4 grants).
Who are Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Savannah Jewish Federation ($30,000), Sr Citizens Inc ($30,000) and Mercer University ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc?
Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $217K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support and educational program support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc's EIN?
Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1859523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Byck-Rothschild Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
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