Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou
Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou is a private foundation based in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. It reported 21 grants totaling $34,145 in 2024, supporting organizations in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey.
Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou at a glance
In short: Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou gave $34K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,145
- +79.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,626
- +88.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $212,462
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (64% 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 Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to submit a written request; no special form is required. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Lynn Rosenthal
Mailing address: 124 Perry Auger Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
Phone: (267) 338-1376
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Whyy ($6K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (64%), Washington, DC (23%), New York (4%), Illinois (4%), and New Jersey (4%). The largest share went to Pennsylvania recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $821; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 336% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $34K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whyy Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,800 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,500 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| ALS Hope Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| WXPN Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,600 |
| CCRA Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 | $212,462 | $64,642 | $38,119 | $34,145 | 21 | $35,802 | $32,758 | $10,645 |
| 2023 | $208,190 | $26,703 | $22,424 | $19,000 | 22 | $20,700 | $1,297 | $9,507 |
| 2022 | $203,711 | $7,478 | $14,331 | $10,250 | 19 | $12,655 | $5,802 | $8,676 |
| 2021 | $210,564 | $210,564 | — | — | — | — | — | $653 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Clay Studio says its mission is to provide a unique learning environment for experiencing ceramic arts, with programs for people at all levels of interest, proficiency, and financial means. Tinicum Conservancy describes its mission as protecting the environment and preserving open space. Feeding America says its mission is to advance change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. The National Park Foundation describes its work as supporting the protection, preservation, and restoration of America’s national parks and their resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $34,145. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $5,800, with a median grant of $1,500.
The largest reported grants included $5,800 to WHYY and $5,000 to the Free Library of Philadelphia, both in Philadelphia; $3,500 to Planned Parenthood in Washington, DC; $2,000 each to the National Park Foundation and World Central Kitchen in Washington, DC, and ALS Hope in Philadelphia; and $1,600 to WXPN in Philadelphia. Other listed grants included $1,500 each to CCRA, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Tinicum Conservancy, and Feeding America, and $1,250 to WDVR.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lynn Rosenthal is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou is led by Lynn Rosenthal, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn Rosenthal
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou
How much does Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou give each year?
Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou gave $34K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 22 grants.
What is Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou's typical grant size?
Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,626, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou that year got $821 on average.
Where does Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou give grants?
Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (11 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou's largest grantees?
Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou's largest 2024 grantees include Whyy ($5,800), Free Library of Philadelphia ($5,000) and Planned Parenthood ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou?
Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou reported $212K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou's EIN?
Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3608116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Herbert R Fineburg & Lynn Rosenthal Fou accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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