Fred Rosenau Foundation
The Fred Rosenau Foundation is a private foundation based in Tivoli, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $215,950 through 15 grants to charitable organizations.
Fred Rosenau Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred Rosenau Foundation gave $216K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,950
- +318.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,397
- +596.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $282,278
- +10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (62% 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 Fred Rosenau Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 115 North Road, Tivoli, NY 12583
Phone: (845) 706-1118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred Rosenau Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woodmere Art Museum ($120K). Together the top 10 received $214K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 115 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 37% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and 1% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fred Rosenau Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) 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 $5K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 478% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $26K (2022) to $216K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $216K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodmere Art Museum Philadelphia, NY | General/No Restrictions | $120,000 |
| Philadelphia Opera Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $50,000 |
| Holiday Gifts Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $14,500 |
| Main Line Symphony Orchestra Southeastern, PA | General/No Restrictions | $10,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA | General/No Restrictions | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Poughkeepsie, NY | General/No Restrictions | $5,000 |
| Great Camp Sagamore Raquette Lake, NY | General/No Restrictions | $4,550 |
| First Church of Christ Science Boston, MA | General/No Restrictions | $2,000 |
| View Old Forge, NY | General/No Restrictions | $2,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation Lake Placid, NY | General/No Restrictionsgeneral/No Restrictions | $1,000 |
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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 | $282,278 | $349,638 | $220,521 | $215,950 | 15 | $217,474 | $75,624 | $19,849 |
| 2023 | $254,601 | $37,647 | $55,496 | $51,650 | 25 | $52,932 | $36,365 | $18,632 |
| 2022 | $171,011 | $29,017 | $30,435 | $25,750 | 16 | $27,312 | $27,455 | $18,085 |
| 2021 | $172,429 | $10,535 | $41,533 | $37,350 | 31 | $38,744 | $9,141 | $20,109 |
| 2020 | $203,427 | $36,396 | $34,894 | $32,400 | 28 | — | $35,564 | $19,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred Rosenau Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and music organizations, community organizations, a library, and Planned Parenthood. The Curtis Institute of Music describes its mission as educating exceptionally gifted young musicians and engaging a global community through artistry; the Adirondack Foundation describes itself as a community foundation serving Adirondack communities, institutions, and residents; and the Tivoli Free Library says it facilitates lifelong learning and encourages children and families to develop an interest in reading and learning. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $215,950. Grants ranged from $100 to $120,000, with a median of $2,000. Listed recipients included Woodmere Art Museum ($120,000), Philadelphia Opera ($50,000), Holiday Gifts ($14,500), Main Line Symphony Orchestra ($10,000), Curtis Institute of Music ($5,000), Planned Parenthood ($5,000), and Great Camp Sagamore ($4,550). The listed grants were designated for general, unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Patricia L. Tieger is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Fred Rosenau Foundation is led by Patricia L. Tieger, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia L. Tieger
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lorraine Alexander (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Fred Rosenau Foundation
How much does Fred Rosenau Foundation give each year?
Fred Rosenau Foundation gave $216K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 25 grants.
What is Fred Rosenau Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred Rosenau Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $14,397, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fred Rosenau Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Fred Rosenau Foundation give grants?
Fred Rosenau Foundation gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and Old Forge, NY (2 grants).
Does Fred Rosenau Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fred Rosenau Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fred Rosenau Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred Rosenau Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Woodmere Art Museum ($120,000), Philadelphia Opera ($50,000) and Holiday Gifts ($14,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fred Rosenau Foundation?
Fred Rosenau Foundation reported $282K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fred Rosenau Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and music organizations, community organizations, a library, and Planned Parenthood. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred Rosenau Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fred Rosenau Foundation's EIN?
Fred Rosenau Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6251768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fred Rosenau Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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). Fred Rosenau Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fred-rosenau-foundation-morg_e8d15ba229d34211a81cd352b1efd76a
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