Dewoskinroskin Foundation
The Dewoskinroskin Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, that made direct grants to other charitable organizations. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Dewoskinroskin Foundation at a glance
In short: Dewoskinroskin Foundation gave $240K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,000
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,800
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dewoskinroskin Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing states that there is no specific form and no restrictions on awards. These instructions are from the foundation’s final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Dewoskin Roskin Foundation Doris Ro
Mailing address: 65 East Monroe Street Apt 4713, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (847) 275-1327
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dewoskinroskin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Chicago Food Depository ($25K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 203 grants of 203 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 18% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 7% to Massachusetts, and 4% each to New York and Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dewoskinroskin Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 50 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 163% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $232K (2023) to $247K (2022). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jewish National Fund - Friends of T Mewton Contre, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Living Lands Waters East Moline, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Harvest International Ellsworth, ME | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Finca International Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $390,361 | $322,800 | $240,000 | 50 | $240,000 | $186,065 | $147,564 |
| 2023 | $947,205 | $218,228 | $253,632 | $232,290 | 53 | $232,290 | $196,886 | $138,551 |
| 2022 | $982,609 | $387,836 | $267,543 | $246,500 | 50 | $246,500 | $165,487 | $135,383 |
| 2021 | $862,316 | $355,515 | $256,516 | $234,500 | 50 | $234,500 | $201,495 | $133,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dewoskinroskin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including food assistance, humanitarian response, human rights, environmental protection, conservation, and the arts. For example, the Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger in Cook County, and World Central Kitchen describes providing meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Living Lands & Waters says it works to protect, preserve, and restore the natural environment of major rivers and their watersheds. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 50 grants totaling $240,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository; $15,000 each to Jewish National Fund - Friends of T and World Central Kitchen; and $10,000 each to American Jewish World Service, Living Lands & Waters, and Sustainable Harvest International. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doris Roskin as president and Leah Roskin, Jack Dime, Paul Dewoskin, and Margaret Dewoskin as directors.
Dewoskinroskin Foundation is led by Doris Roskin, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doris Roskin
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Leah Roskin
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jack Dime
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Margaret Dewoskin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Paul Dewoskin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Dewoskin (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Dewoskinroskin Foundation
How much does Dewoskinroskin Foundation give each year?
Dewoskinroskin Foundation gave $240K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $232K across 53 grants.
What is Dewoskinroskin Foundation's typical grant size?
Dewoskinroskin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,800, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dewoskinroskin Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Dewoskinroskin Foundation give grants?
Dewoskinroskin Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (29 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Dewoskinroskin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dewoskinroskin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dewoskinroskin Foundation's largest grantees?
Dewoskinroskin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Chicago Food Depository ($25,000), Jewish National Fund - Friends of T ($15,000) and World Central Kitchen ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Dewoskinroskin Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including food assistance, humanitarian response, human rights, environmental protection, conservation, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dewoskinroskin Foundation?
The 2024 filing states that there is no specific form and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Dewoskinroskin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dewoskinroskin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dewoskinroskin Foundation's EIN?
Dewoskinroskin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4409065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dewoskinroskin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dewoskinroskin-foundation-morg_94a9a76ba96d4843a3c412f7177e547b
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