Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation
The Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including food access, higher education, conservation, human rights, and health innovation.
Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation gave $29.1M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1.6M), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,113,000
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,617,389
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $428,171,594
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 314 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 804-7100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Second Harvest of Silicon Valley ($5.5M). Together the top 10 received $25.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 13 grants of 49 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 44% of grant dollars, Maine recipients 17%, New York recipients 13%, Texas recipients 9%, and Pennsylvania recipients 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation gives
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 9536% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2020) to $29.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $29.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Capital Campaign/Operating Support | $5,500,000 |
| President & Trustees of Colby College Waterville, ME | Residence Hall/Residence Life | $5,000,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | Parnassus Campus and Operations | $5,000,000 |
| Rewild Austin, TX | Guafo Island Project | $2,500,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Iconiq Impact Ocean Co-Lab | $2,000,000 |
| Food for Education Foundation Inc New York, NY | School Feeding Programs in Africa | $1,600,000 |
| Avina Americas Inc Washington, DC | Mapbiomas Work on Climate | $1,000,000 |
| Clean Slate Initiative Inc Orlando, FL | Audacious Project | $1,000,000 |
| Every Cure Inc New York, NY | Ai Platform for Drug Repurposing | $1,000,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc New York, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $428,171,594 | $62,027,376 | $71,781,063 | $29,113,000 | 18 | $29,280,345 | $41,906,732 | $19,168,542 |
| 2023 | $381,220,091 | $11,273,823 | $35,815,482 | $29,857,400 | 19 | $30,011,210 | $4,461,598 | $19,278,427 |
| 2022 | $371,920,913 | $6,196,859 | $30,852,706 | $14,786,111 | 8 | $14,940,668 | $2,211,678 | $35,784,854 |
| 2021 | $431,556,263 | $175,819,405 | $13,294,665 | $302,136 | 2 | $440,466 | $173,209,162 | $15,761,993 |
| 2020 | $239,253,850 | $146,199,664 | $3,120,862 | $240,000 | 2 | — | $145,720,911 | $7,013,204 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for a food bank, colleges and universities, conservation projects, human rights work, and an AI platform for drug repurposing.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says it works toward a hunger-free community by providing more and healthier food and improving access. Re:wild says it protects and restores the wild. Human Rights Watch says it investigates abuses and presses those in power to respect rights and secure justice. The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County describes its mission as protecting, caring for, and connecting people to natural and working lands.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $29,113,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100,000 to $5,500,000, with a median of $1,000,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $5,500,000 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley for a capital campaign and operating support; $5,000,000 to the President and Trustees of Colby College for a residence hall and residence life; and $5,000,000 to the University of California San Francisco Foundation for the Parnassus campus and operations. Other grants included $2,500,000 to Re:wild for the Guafo Island Project, $2,000,000 to National Philanthropic Trust for the ICONIQ Impact Ocean Co-Lab, and $1,600,000 to Food for Education Foundation for school feeding programs in Africa.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeff Rothschild and Marieke Rothschild as co-presidents and directors. Rakesh Mehta is listed as treasurer and secretary.
Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation is led by Jeff Rothschild, Co-President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Rothschild
Co-President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marieke Rothschild
Co-President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rakesh Mehta
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation
How much does Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation give each year?
Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation gave $29.1M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29.9M across 19 grants.
What is Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000,000, and its average grant was $1,617,389, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation give grants?
Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (17%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 28% of Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation's largest grantees?
Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Second Harvest of Silicon Valley ($5,500,000), President & Trustees of Colby College ($5,000,000) and University of California San Francisco Foundation ($5,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation?
Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation reported $428.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for a food bank, colleges and universities, conservation projects, human rights work, and an AI platform for drug repurposing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation's EIN?
Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4574297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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