Frances & David Rose Foundation
The Frances & David Rose Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2024, it made 26 grants totaling $95,250 to organizations in Alaska, Massachusetts, and New York.
Frances & David Rose Foundation at a glance
In short: Frances & David Rose Foundation gave $95K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Alaska. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,250
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,663
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,733,766
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frances & David Rose Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Frances H. Rose and submit a letter describing the organization’s history and the purpose of the grant. The filing states no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Frances H Rose
Mailing address: 900 W 5Th Avenueste 601, Anchorage, AK 99501-2929
Phone: (907) 272-7575
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frances & David Rose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salesian Boys and Girls Club ($15K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 140 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska, 16% to Massachusetts, and 5% to New York. Listed Alaska recipients include organizations in Anchorage.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frances & David Rose Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2020) to $100K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salesian Boys and Girls Club East Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Alaska Native Heritage Ctr Anchorage, AK | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Alaska Humanities Forum Anchorage, AK | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| UA Foundation Anchorage, AK | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Alaska Center for Performing Arts Anchorage, AK | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Anchorage Concert Association Anchorage, AK | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Anchorage Museum Association Anchorage, AK | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation Long Island City, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Providence Alaska Foundation Anchorage, AK | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Anchorage Symphony Orchestra Anchorage, AK | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,733,766 | $116,418 | $100,129 | $95,250 | 26 | $95,250 | $111,539 | $96,681 |
| 2023 | $1,718,477 | $79,889 | $95,879 | $86,250 | 25 | $86,250 | $70,260 | $89,077 |
| 2022 | $1,735,444 | $88,162 | $99,840 | $93,415 | 28 | $93,415 | $81,737 | $91,814 |
| 2021 | $1,748,258 | $154,768 | $106,680 | $100,250 | 35 | $100,250 | $148,338 | $99,996 |
| 2020 | $1,704,833 | $21,467 | $81,321 | $75,714 | 26 | — | $28,863 | $85,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frances & David Rose Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. For example, the Alaska Humanities Forum says it connects Alaskans through stories, ideas, and experiences to strengthen communities; the Anchorage Concert Association says its mission is to inspire and enhance the community through the performing arts; and Providence Alaska Foundation describes its work as serving all, especially people who are poor and vulnerable.
Other 2024 recipients include the Salesian Boys & Girls Club, whose stated mission includes welcoming young people, shaping moral character, and preparing them for life, and Alaska Public Media, which says it is organized to encourage educational television and radio broadcasting in Alaska.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $95,250. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest were $15,000 to Salesian Boys and Girls Club in East Boston; $7,000 to the Alaska Native Heritage Center; $6,000 each to Alaska Humanities Forum and UA Foundation; and $5,000 each to Alaska Center for Performing Arts, Anchorage Concert Association, Anchorage Museum Association, Bob Woodruff Foundation, and Providence Alaska Foundation. The listed grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frances Rose as president and Evan Rose as secretary.
Frances & David Rose Foundation is led by Frances Rose, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frances Rose
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evan Rose
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Frances & David Rose Foundation
How much does Frances & David Rose Foundation give each year?
Frances & David Rose Foundation gave $95K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 25 grants.
What is Frances & David Rose Foundation's typical grant size?
Frances & David Rose Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,663, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frances & David Rose Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Frances & David Rose Foundation give grants?
Frances & David Rose Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (18 grants) and Eagle River, AK (2 grants).
Does Frances & David Rose Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frances & David Rose Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frances & David Rose Foundation's largest grantees?
Frances & David Rose Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Salesian Boys and Girls Club ($15,000), Alaska Native Heritage Ctr ($7,000) and Alaska Humanities Forum ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frances & David Rose Foundation?
Frances & David Rose Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (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 Frances & David Rose Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frances & David Rose Foundation?
The foundation 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 Frances & David Rose Foundation's EIN?
Frances & David Rose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1790629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Frances & David Rose Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/frances-and-david-rose-foundation-morg_962c4532162a4244acc43e944d275b05
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