Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable
Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In filing year 2025, it reported 15 grants totaling $451,000 to charitable organizations.
Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable at a glance
In short: Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable gave $451K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), top state New York. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $451,000
- +50.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,067
- -19.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,337,304
- +4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 180 E Pearson St 3605, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (561) 642-2446
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Acwis - National Office Science ($100K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 47 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (39%), Washington, DC (30%), Illinois (16%), New Jersey (11%), and Missouri (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) 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 $21K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2024) to $451K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $451K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acwis - National Office Science New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| American Psychological Foundation Washington, DC | General | $70,000 |
| Princeton University - Center for Jewish Life Princeton, NY | General | $50,000 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General | $50,000 |
| Adas Isreal Congregation Washington, DC | General | $35,000 |
| The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | General | $30,000 |
| Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York Inc Great Neck, NY | Persian Jewish Project | $20,000 |
| NAMI Illinois Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| The Kennedy Forum Illinois Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Thresholds Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 15 grants in 2025, 8 in 2024, and 8 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,337,304 | $851,553 | $502,784 | $451,000 | 15 | $451,673 | $695,297 | $339,722 |
| 2024 | $6,053,935 | $532,670 | $355,641 | $300,000 | 8 | $302,280 | $482,529 | $327,946 |
| 2023 | $5,828,779 | $321,268 | $420,122 | $356,511 | 8 | $365,484 | $284,575 | $302,907 |
| 2022 | $5,851,705 | $99,280 | $419,319 | $342,571 | 7 | $342,571 | $72,717 | $412,440 |
| 2021 | $6,071,744 | $820,738 | $409,757 | $353,121 | 9 | $353,121 | $778,299 | $338,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable reported a distributable amount of $340K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in psychology, higher education, mental health, Jewish life, Holocaust education, and the arts.
Among its grantees, the American Psychological Foundation says it supports innovative research and programs that use psychology to enhance the human condition and advance human potential. NAMI Illinois says it works to improve the quality of life of people with mental health disorders and their families through support, education, and advocacy. The Trustees of Princeton University describes Princeton as a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian institution of higher learning focused on research and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $451,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000.
Its largest 2025 grants included $100,000 to ACWIS - National Office Science; $70,000 to the American Psychological Foundation; $50,000 to the Trustees of Princeton University; $50,000 to Princeton University’s Center for Jewish Life; and $35,000 to Adas Israel Congregation. Other listed grants included $30,000 to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, $20,000 each to NAMI Illinois, the an individual recipient Illinois, Thresholds, and the Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York, and $10,000 each to the American Board of Professional Psychology Foundation and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Beth Rom-Rymer, Symi Rom-Rymer, and Gary Eisendorf as directors.
Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Rom-Rymer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Eisendorf
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Symi Rom-Rymer
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable
How much does Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable give each year?
Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable gave $451K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 8 grants.
What is Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable's typical grant size?
Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,067, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable that year got $21K on average.
Where does Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable give grants?
Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (30%) and Illinois (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable's largest grantees?
Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Acwis - National Office Science ($100,000), American Psychological Foundation ($70,000) and Princeton University - Center for Jewish Life ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable?
Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $452K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $340K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in psychology, higher education, mental health, Jewish life, Holocaust education, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable's EIN?
Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2730088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Irving and Dorothy ROM Charitable 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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