Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation
The Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. It reported giving $330,000 through 22 grants in 2025, with recipients that included Tucson-area organizations working in areas such as food assistance, support for youth, and community services.
Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation at a glance
In short: Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation gave $330K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Arizona. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,357,473
- -3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (97% 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 Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3567 E Sunrise Dr 111, Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: (520) 742-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona ($35K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 3% to recipients in Maryland. The listed Arizona grants were primarily to organizations in Tucson.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 192% 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 $250K (2021) to $330K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | Donation | $35,000 |
| Emerge Center Against Domestic Viol Tucson, AZ | Donation | $35,000 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission Tucson, AZ | Donation | $35,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Tucson, AZ | Donation | $20,000 |
| Sister Joses Womens Center Tucson, AZ | Donation | $20,000 |
| Tucson Synchro Inc Tucson, AZ | Donation | $20,000 |
| Youth on Their Own Tucson, AZ | Donation | $15,000 |
| AZ Childrens Association Tucson, AZ | Donation | $10,000 |
| Theraputic Ranch for Animals Kids Tucson, AZ | Donation | $10,000 |
| Tucson Boys Chorus Tucson, AZ | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,357,473 | $223,260 | $360,404 | $330,000 | 22 | $330,000 | $198,999 | — |
| 2024 | $2,438,599 | $53,116 | $331,260 | $300,000 | 19 | $300,000 | $48,032 | — |
| 2023 | $2,603,379 | $9,630 | $329,820 | $300,000 | 19 | $301,377 | $42,883 | — |
| 2022 | $2,690,761 | $117,732 | $314,760 | $280,000 | 18 | $280,000 | $84,909 | $145,610 |
| 2021 | $3,270,270 | $85,331 | $269,476 | $250,000 | 15 | $250,050 | $65,905 | $164,864 |
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 went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Interfaith Community Services describes its mission as providing pathways to more stable and self-sufficient lives. Youth On Their Own says it supports high school graduation and continued success for youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County. Watershed Management Group describes its work as developing community-based solutions for people and the environment.
Other 2025 recipients described in their own words include Casa de los Niños, which says it promotes child well-being and family stability; Special Needs Solutions, which fabricates assistive equipment for people with disabilities; and Felicia’s Farm, which provides food and meals to people experiencing homelessness and hunger in Tucson.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $330,000 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $35,000 each to Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, Emerge Center Against Domestic Violence, and Gospel Rescue Mission; $20,000 each to Interfaith Community Services, Sister José’s Women’s Center, and Tucson Synchro; and $15,000 to Youth On Their Own. Other reported recipients included Watershed Management Group, La Paloma Family Services, Casa de los Niños, Special Needs Solutions, and Felicia’s Farm, each receiving $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katrina Hillman as President and Benicio Canedo and Leigh Ann Squeglia as Trustees.
Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation is led by Katrina Hillman, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katrina Hillman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Benicio Canedo
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Leigh Ann Squeglia
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $2K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Katrina Hillman (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation
How much does Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation give each year?
Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation gave $330K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 19 grants.
What is Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation's typical grant size?
Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation give grants?
Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (21 grants).
Does Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (22 grants).
Who are Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation's largest grantees?
Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona ($35,000), Emerge Center Against Domestic Viol ($35,000) and Gospel Rescue Mission ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation?
Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $223K.
What does Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Interfaith Community Services describes its mission as providing pathways to more stable and self-sufficient lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation's EIN?
Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1395563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lester & Millie Rosen 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 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 June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lester-and-millie-rosen-foundation-morg_9e180f239d244b40b05bdef1cc65bb20
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