David B Rothschild Mem Foundation
The David B Rothschild Mem Foundation is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its 2023 filing reports 15 grants totaling $10,206 to organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
David B Rothschild Mem Foundation at a glance
In short: David B Rothschild Mem Foundation gave $10K across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $680.4), mostly in Illinois. 20% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $10,206
- +31.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 15
- -21.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $680
- +66.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $30,106
- -27.9% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David B Rothschild Mem Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists no required form or materials and no restrictions on awards; it names Judith Rothschild as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Judith Rothschild
Mailing address: 650 Midfield Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 897-8900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David B Rothschild Mem Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Ravinia Festival ($4K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining reported shares went to Wisconsin and South Dakota (2% each), and New York and Massachusetts (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David B Rothschild Mem Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $78; repeat grants $831. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 47% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 586% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $20K (2020). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted Use | $4,000 |
| Congregation Hakafa Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted Use | $2,925 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted Use | $1,000 |
| Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use | $700 |
| WTTW Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use | $346 |
| Northwoods Wildlife Center Minocqua, WI | Unrestricted Use | $200 |
| American Red Cross Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use | $200 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Unrestricted Use | $200 |
| Chicago Academy for the Arts Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use | $100 |
| National Audubon Society New York, NY | Unrestricted Use | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,106 | $3 | $11,634 | $10,206 | 15 | $10,206 | $3 | $1,742 |
| 2022 | $41,737 | $5 | $9,029 | $7,750 | 19 | $7,750 | $5 | $2,320 |
| 2021 | $50,761 | $25,004 | $6,524 | $6,500 | 14 | $6,500 | $4 | $2,071 |
| 2020 | $31,981 | $16,383 | $20,884 | $19,500 | 27 | — | $3 | $1,660 |
| 2019 | $36,482 | $20 | $17,471 | $17,200 | 16 | — | $5 | $2,262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David B Rothschild Mem Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural groups, a congregation, a botanic garden, social justice and wildlife organizations, and charities. For example, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs describes its mission as combating poverty, racism, and antisemitism through partnership and community organizing. The Northwoods Wildlife Center says it educates the public about wildlife and rehabilitation. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $10,206. Grant amounts ranged from $35 to $4,000, with a median of $200. Its largest reported grants were $4,000 to Ravinia Festival, $2,925 to Congregation Hakafa, $1,000 to Chicago Botanic Garden, and $700 to Jewish Council on Urban Affairs. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as unrestricted use.
The 2023 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Judith Rothschild as the person to contact, no application form or materials (N/A), and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Mark Rothschild as president and Judith Rothschild as secretary.
David B Rothschild Mem Foundation is led by Mark Rothschild, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mark Rothschild
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Judith Rothschild
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Rothschild (2019–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 David B Rothschild Mem Foundation
How much does David B Rothschild Mem Foundation give each year?
David B Rothschild Mem Foundation gave $10K across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 19 grants.
What is David B Rothschild Mem Foundation's typical grant size?
David B Rothschild Mem Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $200, and its average grant was $680, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David B Rothschild Mem Foundation that year got $78 on average.
Where does David B Rothschild Mem Foundation give grants?
David B Rothschild Mem Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants), Glencoe, IL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does David B Rothschild Mem Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David B Rothschild Mem Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David B Rothschild Mem Foundation's largest grantees?
David B Rothschild Mem Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Ravinia Festival ($4,000), Congregation Hakafa ($2,925) and Chicago Botanic Garden ($1,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is David B Rothschild Mem Foundation?
David B Rothschild Mem Foundation reported $30K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David B Rothschild Mem Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural groups, a congregation, a botanic garden, social justice and wildlife organizations, and charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David B Rothschild Mem Foundation?
The filing lists no required form or materials and no restrictions on awards; it names Judith Rothschild as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David B Rothschild Mem Foundation's EIN?
David B Rothschild Mem Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3487745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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