Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation
Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $192K. Net investment income was $128K.
Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation at a glance
In short: Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation gave $192K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), top state Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $191,800
- +19.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,975
- +49.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $1,822,958
- -4.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oregon (41% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Tiferet Center ($48K). Together the top 6 received $112K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($79,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 37 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation gives
- Giving grew 120% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 207% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2023) to $192K (2026). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $79,800 |
| Tiferet Center Corain, MA | Charitable | $48,000 |
| Broad Street Review Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $24,000 |
| One World Washington, DC | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Cooperative Development Institute Washington, DC | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Humboldt Area Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Greennfields Center School Greenfield, MA | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,822,958 | $147,295 | $221,759 | $191,800 | 8 | $202,800 | $128,336 | $97,773 |
| 2025 | $1,901,997 | $225,900 | $188,430 | $159,970 | 10 | $168,503 | $205,974 | $99,983 |
| 2024 | $1,864,534 | $-14,504 | $177,022 | $146,725 | 7 | $157,375 | $29,493 | $100,779 |
| 2023 | $2,059,072 | $45,737 | $113,706 | $87,000 | 6 | $97,650 | $29,681 | $110,349 |
| 2022 | $2,129,104 | $183,963 | $134,423 | $103,020 | 6 | $113,670 | $163,210 | $113,916 |
| 2021 | $2,081,064 | $93,207 | $147,618 | $125,020 | 6 | — | $78,099 | $111,235 |
| 2019 | $1,887,824 | $77,775 | $137,735 | $119,874 | 5 | — | $65,884 | $104,909 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation is led by Robert Rottenberg, President & Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Rottenberg
President & Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Melvin Spitz CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sharon Trulock
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation
How much does Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation give each year?
Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation gave $192K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $160K across 10 grants.
What is Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation's typical grant size?
Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $14,500, and its average grant was $23,975, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation give grants?
Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (26%) and District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation's largest grantees?
Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Tiferet Center ($48,000), Broad Street Review ($24,000) and One World ($18,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($79,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation?
Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation's EIN?
Herman & Lenore Rottenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6132611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 16, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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