Harris Rosen Foundation Inc
Harris Rosen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1987, it describes its work as improving quality of life in underserved communities and countries, mainly through educational opportunities and other improvements.
Harris Rosen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Harris Rosen Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Florida. 80% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,228,069
- -51.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +42.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,129
- -66.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $11,656,885
- +106.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (36 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% 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 Harris Rosen Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4000 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 996-9840
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harris Rosen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jack & Lee Rosen JCC ($491K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 137 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Orlando, and its website describes work in Central Florida and Haiti. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 2% to Illinois, and 1% to Wisconsin. The filing also lists recipients in Michigan and New York, each accounting for a rounded 0% share.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harris Rosen Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 36 of 45 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $66K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 271% of 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 $1.1M (2020) to $5.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jack & Lee Rosen JCC Orlando, FL | General Fund | $296,267 |
| Rosen Associate Scholarship Orlando, FL | College Scholarships | $271,684 |
| Foundation for Ocps Orlando, FL | General Support | $166,142 |
| Jack & Lee Rosen JCC Orlando, FL | Security Grant | $129,818 |
| Jack & Lee Rosen JCC Orlando, FL | Insurance Grant | $65,400 |
| Runway to Hope Inc Winter Park, FL | General Support | $51,500 |
| Gainesville for All Gainesville, FL | General Support | $35,000 |
| Scholarships Orlando, FL | General Support | $33,111 |
| Rachel Griffin Riverview, FL | General Support | $18,900 |
| Anette Reiner Port St Lucie, FL | General Support | $18,260 |
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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 | $11,656,885 | $7,563,616 | $1,554,007 | $1,228,069 | 47 | $1,239,752 | $63,616 | $456,870 |
| 2023 | $5,647,276 | $3,094,457 | $2,868,070 | $2,551,478 | 33 | $2,553,815 | $34,457 | $278,534 |
| 2022 | $5,420,889 | $13,687 | $5,487,830 | $5,155,916 | 20 | $5,178,416 | $13,687 | $637,768 |
| 2021 | $10,895,032 | $843 | $3,892,008 | $3,582,127 | 17 | $3,582,594 | $843 | $1,041,450 |
| 2020 | $14,786,197 | $71,400 | $1,314,700 | $1,146,057 | 20 | — | $71,400 | $754,229 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harris Rosen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $457K 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 says it seeks to help communities through educational opportunities and other improvements. Its website describes scholarship programs for high school graduates from Tangelo Park and Parramore, UCF Hospitality School students, Rosen Hotels & Resorts dependents, and students in Orange and Osceola County public schools. It also describes work in Haiti that has included water filtration systems and housing.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Runway to Hope says it supports families, primarily in Central Florida, facing pediatric cancer. Gainesville for All says it seeks systemic solutions to race and poverty in its region. Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola describes work building homes, revitalizing neighborhoods, and strengthening communities. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida says it aims to help young people, especially those facing disadvantage, reach their potential.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $1,228,069. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $296,267, with a median of $4,000.
The largest reported grants included $296,267 to Jack & Lee Rosen JCC for general funds; $271,684 for Rosen Associate Scholarships; $166,142 to Foundation for OCPS for general support; and $129,818 to Jack & Lee Rosen JCC for a security grant. Other grants included $51,500 to Runway to Hope, $35,000 to Gainesville for All, $15,000 to Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, $12,995 to American Cancer Society, $8,500 to Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola, and $8,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida.
The foundation also reports administering scholarship programs. These include payments for tuition, room, board, and books for eligible students; the scholarships are described as support for program participants rather than grants for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Santos as chairman, director, and president; Carol Zmuda as director; and James Bina as director, treasurer, and secretary.
Harris Rosen Foundation Inc is led by Frank Santos, Chairman, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Santos
Chairman, Director & President
Vice President, Secretary & Director → Chairman, Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Zmuda
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James E. Bina
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer & Director → Director, Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harris Rosen (2020–2023) — President & Director
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 Harris Rosen Foundation Inc
How much does Harris Rosen Foundation Inc give each year?
Harris Rosen Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 33 grants.
What is Harris Rosen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Harris Rosen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $26,129, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harris Rosen Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Harris Rosen Foundation Inc give grants?
Harris Rosen Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (30 grants) and Winter Park, FL (4 grants).
Does Harris Rosen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Harris Rosen Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harris Rosen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Harris Rosen Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jack & Lee Rosen JCC ($491,485 across 3 grants), Rosen Associate Scholarship ($271,684) and Foundation for Ocps ($166,142), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harris Rosen Foundation Inc?
Harris Rosen Foundation Inc reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $457K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harris Rosen Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it seeks to help communities through educational opportunities and other improvements. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harris Rosen Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harris Rosen Foundation Inc's EIN?
Harris Rosen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2890420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harris Rosen Foundation Inc 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
(1)
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). Harris Rosen Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/harris-rosen-foundation-inc-morg_131997b0ea0447df9f797278ba8cebef
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