The Daryl & Steven Roth Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 and based in Paramus, New Jersey. The foundation operates with no paid staff and focuses on making contributions to recognized charities, particularly in the areas of education, Jewish organizations, the arts, and health and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$567K
-67.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-28.2% YoY
Grant Count
66
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-21.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to prepare a diverse community of students to lead great and giving lives while maintaining a safe, secure, and caring environment with mutual respect.
Primary funding areas include:
- Jewish agencies, temples, and federated giving programs
- Education and youth education initiatives
- The arts and performing arts
- Health and human services
- Religious services and cultural preservation
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. It operates on a preselected basis only, meaning prospective grantees must be identified by the foundation rather than applying independently.
Grant Range
$250–$600,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation makes the bulk of its grants in New York City, with additional funding activity in New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total assets: $566,598
- Total revenues: $722,434
- Total expenses: $1,893,750
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $566,598 | $1,737,914 | $2,127,187 |
| Revenue | $722,434 | $2,248,877 | $1,224,297 |
| Expenses | $1,893,750 | $2,638,150 | $1,141,600 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,893,750 | $2,638,150 | $1,141,600 |
| Net Investment Income | $76,747 | $100,488 | $44,297 |
| Distributable Amount | $63,580 | $99,560 | $109,819 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Steven Roth - Trustee and Co-Founder
- Real estate developer and chairman and CEO of Vornado Realty Trust, the largest commercial landlord in New York City
- Co-founder and Managing General Partner of Interstate Properties
- Graduate of DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx and Dartmouth College
- Former trustee of Horace Mann School
Daryl Roth - Co-Founder
- Award-winning Broadway producer
- Has produced seven Pulitzer Prize-winning plays
- Producer of notable works including "Kinky Boots," "August: Osage County," "War Horse," "Clybourne Park," and "One Man, Two Guvnors"
- Founder of the Daryl Roth Theatre in New York City's Union Square
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN ROTH | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, Daryl and Steven Roth made a $25 million gift to Dartmouth College to support the expansion of the college's performing arts center. This represents one of the largest beneficiary relationships of the Roths' philanthropy, with Dartmouth College being the largest recipient of their charitable giving overall.
Daryl and Steven Roth Donate $25 Million to Dartmouth Performing Arts | PlaybillThe foundation has historically supported institutions including Horace Mann School, Harlem Village Academies, Roundabout Theater, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, NY Stem Cell Research Foundation, and Mt. Sinai Medical Center.
$25 million gift from Daryl and Steven Roth to performing arts center \u2013\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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