Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN
The Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its filing states that grants are generally limited to programs and projects supporting eldercare, and that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN at a glance
In short: Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN gave $856K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $107K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $856,011
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $107,001
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $31,386
- Total assets
- $9,136,606
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing names Dr. Debra Weese Mayer as the contact and says grants are generally limited to programs and projects supporting eldercare.
- Contact
Application contact: Dr Debra Weese Mayer
Mailing address: 840 North Lake Shore Drive 1601, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (847) 480-0077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mayer Rothschild Foundation ($652K). Together the top 8 received $856K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 40 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 1% to recipients in Minnesota. Listed recipients were in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois, and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $823K (2024) to $948K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $856K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayer Rothschild Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $652,003 |
| Jewish Federation of Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $62,770 |
| United Way of Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $31,386 |
| Orchestral Assoc of Chicag Chicago, IL | General | $31,386 |
| Univeristy of Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $31,386 |
| Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $31,386 |
| Northwestern Univeristy Evanston, IL | General | $7,847 |
| Univeristy of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General | $7,847 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,136,606 | $565,470 | $929,156 | $856,011 | 8 | $869,335 | $505,384 | $714,437 |
| 2024 | $9,623,995 | $439,516 | $886,202 | $822,656 | 8 | $833,576 | $386,890 | $704,841 |
| 2023 | $10,192,221 | $342,862 | $989,158 | $927,065 | 8 | $939,351 | $291,978 | $627,785 |
| 2022 | $10,808,934 | $481,680 | $1,012,963 | $947,505 | 8 | $961,178 | $429,770 | $644,421 |
| 2021 | $11,435,798 | $1,090,500 | $971,043 | $897,209 | 8 | $908,987 | $1,027,511 | $738,851 |
| 2020 | $11,406,846 | $25,371 | $999,982 | $940,139 | 8 | — | $230,664 | $622,040 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN reported a distributable amount of $714K for 2025 — 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’s stated grant restriction is support for eldercare programs and projects. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including a foundation, a Jewish federation, a United Way, cultural organizations, and universities; each grant was listed for “General” purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $856,011. Grant amounts ranged from $7,847 to $652,003, with a median of $31,386. The largest grant was $652,003 to the Mayer Rothschild Foundation in Chicago. Other notable grants included $62,770 to the Jewish Federation of Chicago and $31,386 each to United Way of Chicago, the Orchestral Association of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dr. Debra E. Weese-Mayer is listed as a trustee.
Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN is led by Debra E Weese- Mayer, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra E Weese- Mayer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN
How much does Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN give each year?
Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN gave $856K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $823K across 8 grants.
What is Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN's typical grant size?
Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN's median grant in 2025 was $31,386, and its average grant was $107,001, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN give grants?
Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN's largest grantees?
Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN's largest 2025 grantees include Mayer Rothschild Foundation ($652,003), Jewish Federation of Chicago ($62,770) and United Way of Chicago ($31,386), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN?
Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $869K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $714K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN fund?
The foundation’s stated grant restriction is support for eldercare programs and projects. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including a foundation, a Jewish federation, a United Way, cultural organizations, and universities; each grant was listed for “General” purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN's EIN?
Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6752787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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