Irving Rothlein Foundation
Irving Rothlein Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $791K. Net investment income was $10K.
Irving Rothlein Foundation at a glance
In short: Irving Rothlein Foundation gave $791K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $264K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $791,095
- +2718.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- -94.4% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $263,698
- +50629.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $395,034
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Irving Rothlein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Tr Helen Rothlein & James White ($395K). Together the top 3 received $791K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 105 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Irving Rothlein Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $791K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $791K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Tr Helen Rothlein & James White Purchase, NY | Unrestricted | $395,061 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Tr Nancy Rothlein Joseph Purchase, NY | Unrestricted | $395,034 |
| Sawyer Auto Foundation Saugerties, NY | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $15,976 | $799,011 | $791,095 | 3 | $792,976 | $10,432 | $23,287 |
| 2021 | $783,173 | $10,280 | $37,716 | $28,070 | 54 | $33,250 | $9,956 | $36,793 |
| 2020 | $876,092 | $7,249 | $8,142 | $6,886 | 48 | — | $5,993 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irving Rothlein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irving Rothlein Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Nancy C. Rothlein
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen Rothlein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Travis C. Rothlein Decd (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Travis C. Rothlein (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Rothlein Foundation
How much does Irving Rothlein Foundation give each year?
Irving Rothlein Foundation gave $791K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $28K across 54 grants.
What is Irving Rothlein Foundation's typical grant size?
Irving Rothlein Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $395,034, and its average grant was $263,698, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Irving Rothlein Foundation give grants?
Irving Rothlein Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Purchase, NY (2 grants).
Does Irving Rothlein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Irving Rothlein Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Irving Rothlein Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Irving Rothlein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Irving Rothlein Foundation's EIN?
Irving Rothlein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6098364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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