Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation
The Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation is a private foundation based in Bangor, Maine. Its 2025 grants supported organizations in Maine and other states, including religious, health, disability-services, and community organizations.
Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation gave $177K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Maine. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $176,950
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,043
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,296,654
- +7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be made in a letter stating the purpose for which funds would be used and including a statement of the organization’s tax-exempt status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Eric B Rutherford
Mailing address: 24 Hamlin Way, Bangor, ME 04402
Phone: (207) 974-4160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Jewish Federation of North Amer ($62K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 106 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine and 39% to recipients in New York. Smaller shares, about 2% each, went to recipients in Maryland, Illinois, Oklahoma, Florida, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 $149K (2019) to $188K (2021). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of North Amer New York, NY | Various | $62,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Bangor, ME | Various | $45,000 |
| Northern Light Acadia Hospital Bangor, ME | Various | $20,000 |
| American Red Magen New York, NY | Various | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Various | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association Saint Petersburg, FL | Various | $3,000 |
| Jewish Braille Institute of America New York, NY | Various | $3,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center Boston, MA | Various | $3,000 |
| Northern Light Health Foundation Bangor, ME | NICU | $3,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr Hagerstown, MD | Various | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,296,654 | $370,376 | $202,383 | $176,950 | 22 | $176,950 | $347,045 | $176,558 |
| 2024 | $2,128,661 | $117,087 | $186,333 | $163,950 | 23 | $164,654 | $95,408 | $159,688 |
| 2023 | $2,197,907 | $50,622 | $187,075 | $163,450 | 21 | $163,450 | $56,585 | $162,862 |
| 2022 | $2,334,360 | $186,554 | $182,970 | $159,450 | 20 | $159,450 | $166,782 | $164,118 |
| 2021 | $2,330,776 | $196,350 | $213,695 | $188,450 | 20 | $188,450 | $171,774 | $178,346 |
| 2020 | $2,348,121 | $93,902 | $173,069 | $152,050 | 21 | — | $74,014 | $151,772 |
| 2019 | $2,427,285 | $134,964 | $170,849 | $148,950 | 20 | — | $113,065 | $150,646 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K 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 support for the Jewish Federation of North America, Congregation Beth Israel, Northern Light Acadia Hospital, and organizations working in areas such as cancer, heart health, and disability services. Most listed grant purposes were described as “Various.”
Among the grantees, Camp Capella says its mission is to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities by providing accessible recreational learning experiences, primarily through a lake-front summer camp. Northern Light Health Foundation describes its mission as raising and managing funds for exempt organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $176,950. Grant amounts ranged from $450 to $62,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest listed awards were $62,000 to the Jewish Federation of North America in New York and $45,000 to Congregation Beth Israel in Bangor. Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor received $20,000. Other listed grants included $3,000 each to the American Red Magen, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Jewish Braille Institute of America, Joslin Diabetes Center, Northern Light Health Foundation, and Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nathaniel Putnam, Esq., and Eric Rutherford as co-trustees.
Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nathaniel Putnam Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Eric Rutherford
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Suzanne Moffatt (2021–2023) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Calvin E True Esq. (2019–2020) — Trustee
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 Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation
How much does Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation give each year?
Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation gave $177K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $164K across 23 grants.
What is Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,043, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation give grants?
Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (9 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various" (18 grants).
Who are Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Jewish Federation of North Amer ($62,000), Congregation Beth Israel ($45,000) and Northern Light Acadia Hospital ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation?
Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for the Jewish Federation of North America, Congregation Beth Israel, Northern Light Acadia Hospital, and organizations working in areas such as cancer, heart health, and disability services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation's EIN?
Edward E & Hilda C Rosen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2734448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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