James and Catherine Rosenthal
James and Catherine Rosenthal is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2025, its giving included Michigan and Texas recipients, as well as organizations in New Hampshire, California, and Washington, DC.
James and Catherine Rosenthal at a glance
In short: James and Catherine Rosenthal gave $80K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Michigan. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,250
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,295
- -33.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,900
- Total assets
- $975,487
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (71% 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 James and Catherine Rosenthal
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 360 Cranbrook Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 593-3660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James and Catherine Rosenthal funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Detroit Institute of Art ($28K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 48 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 28% to recipients in Texas. New Hampshire received 1%; California and Washington, DC each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James and Catherine Rosenthal open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $7K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 112% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 176% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $251K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Institute of Art Detroit, MI | General Support | $27,500 |
| Gladney Ctr for Adoption Fort Worth, TX | Gladney Cup | $22,500 |
| Cranbrook Educational Community Bloomfield Hills, MI | Cam and CAA Communion Sponsorships | $10,000 |
| Beyond Basics Farmington Hills, MI | Coming Together for Children 2025 Gala | $6,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit Detroit, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society Royal Oak, MI | Membership and Sunset at the Zoo Event | $4,900 |
| Pewabic Pottery Detroit Detroit, MI | 35TH Annual Garden Party | $2,500 |
| Detroit Country Day School Beverly, MI | DCDS Fund | $1,000 |
| Kat US Manchester, NH | General Support | $500 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $250 |
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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 | $975,487 | $109,911 | $102,453 | $80,250 | 11 | $92,906 | $94,663 | $52,901 |
| 2024 | $968,029 | $91,923 | $121,694 | $87,380 | 8 | $110,854 | $72,955 | $52,854 |
| 2023 | $997,800 | $211,861 | $268,854 | $251,441 | 9 | $257,098 | $21,984 | $50,137 |
| 2022 | $1,054,793 | $216,638 | $58,635 | $37,883 | 9 | $43,430 | $13,736 | $50,800 |
| 2021 | $896,790 | $177,601 | $199,749 | $181,271 | 11 | $186,554 | $90,014 | $51,411 |
| 2020 | $918,938 | $61,757 | $50,893 | $34,780 | 7 | — | $20,454 | $46,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Catherine Rosenthal reported a distributable amount of $53K 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 show support for arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, a zoo, and organizations serving children and families.
Among its grantees, Cranbrook Educational Community describes its mission as providing education, encouraging creativity and innovation, and valuing learners of all ages and backgrounds. Beyond Basics describes offering reading, writing, art, and enrichment programs to students in metropolitan Detroit and throughout Michigan. The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit describes its mission as presenting art at the forefront of contemporary culture. The Detroit Zoological Society says it works to connect people, animals, and the natural world. Detroit Country Day School describes providing a college-preparatory liberal arts education to students from preschool through high school.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $80,250. Grants ranged from $100 to $27,500, with a median of $4,900.
The largest grants were $27,500 to the Detroit Institute of Art for general support and $22,500 to Gladney Center for Adoption for the Gladney Cup. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Cranbrook Educational Community for CAM and CAA communion sponsorships; $6,000 to Beyond Basics for the Coming Together for Children 2025 Gala; and $5,000 to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Rosenthal as president and treasurer and Catherine Rosenthal as secretary.
James and Catherine Rosenthal is led by James Rosenthal, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Rosenthal
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Rosenthal
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 James and Catherine Rosenthal
How much does James and Catherine Rosenthal give each year?
James and Catherine Rosenthal gave $80K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 8 grants.
What is James and Catherine Rosenthal's typical grant size?
James and Catherine Rosenthal's median grant in 2025 was $4,900, and its average grant was $7,295, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James and Catherine Rosenthal that year got $2K on average.
Where does James and Catherine Rosenthal give grants?
James and Catherine Rosenthal gives mostly in Michigan: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants).
Does James and Catherine Rosenthal give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of James and Catherine Rosenthal's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James and Catherine Rosenthal's largest grantees?
James and Catherine Rosenthal's largest 2025 grantees include Detroit Institute of Art ($27,500), Gladney Ctr for Adoption ($22,500) and Cranbrook Educational Community ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James and Catherine Rosenthal?
James and Catherine Rosenthal reported $975K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James and Catherine Rosenthal fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, a zoo, and organizations serving children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James and Catherine Rosenthal?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James and Catherine Rosenthal's EIN?
James and Catherine Rosenthal's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5200802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James and Catherine Rosenthal 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). James and Catherine Rosenthal funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/james-and-catherine-rosenthal-morg_dd2d79c9cbb04831844d620385b76535
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