Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation
The Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations serving children, families, people with disabilities, and other communities, including organizations working in education, housing, health care, and family support.
Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation at a glance
In short: Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation gave $678K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $677,500
- +24.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,196
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,331,928
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (51% 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 Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Tim Costello as the contact and requests a letter describing the purpose of the funds and the organization. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Tim Costello
Mailing address: 60 East 42Nd Street 40Th Floor, New York, NY 10165
Phone: (212) 755-4321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Future International Inc ($75K). Together the top 10 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 109 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 24% to Connecticut, 11% to Colorado, 11% to North Carolina, and 2% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 28 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% 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 $400K (2020) to $678K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $678K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Future International Inc Denver, CO | General Charitable Purpose | $75,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Stamford Stamford, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $60,000 |
| Emily Krzyzewski Center Durham, NC | General Charitable Purpose | $60,000 |
| Caring at Columbia New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| St Elizabeth Seton Children's Foundation Yonkers, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| Art Start Inc New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Laurel House Inc Stamford, CT | General Charitable Purposegeneral Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Nazareth Housing Inc New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Abilis Inc Greenwich, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of New York City New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 | $8,331,928 | $584,029 | $767,249 | $677,500 | 28 | $742,222 | $579,002 | $641,699 |
| 2024 | $8,517,327 | $1,130,269 | $624,612 | $542,500 | 22 | $604,471 | $1,125,128 | $597,885 |
| 2023 | $8,010,387 | $779,404 | $606,956 | $530,000 | 21 | $591,758 | $774,206 | $536,026 |
| 2022 | $7,837,068 | $594,826 | $547,704 | $475,000 | 19 | $532,940 | $590,062 | $524,791 |
| 2021 | $7,785,631 | $691,567 | $526,192 | $465,000 | 19 | $521,667 | $687,042 | $530,486 |
| 2020 | $7,624,376 | $428,249 | $441,070 | $400,000 | 17 | — | $424,576 | $422,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $642K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Children’s Future International describes its work as improving the lives of vulnerable children in Cambodia through education, child-rights, safety, health, and family and community support. The Emily Krzyzewski Center describes programs intended to build students’ academic, career, and leadership potential.
Other 2025 grantees describe work supporting children with complex medical conditions (St. Elizabeth Seton Children’s Foundation), people with severe mental illness (Laurel House), housing stability and economic mobility (Nazareth Housing), and people with developmental disabilities and their families (Abilis). Saint Joseph Parenting Center says it strengthens families at risk of child abuse and neglect through parenting education and support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $677,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards included $75,000 to Children’s Future International, $60,000 each to the Boys and Girls Club of Stamford and the Emily Krzyzewski Center, and $40,000 to Caring at Columbia. Other notable grants included $35,000 to St. Elizabeth Seton Children’s Foundation and $30,000 each to Art Start, Laurel House, and Nazareth Housing.
The foundation reported 22 grants totaling $542,500 in 2024 and 21 grants totaling $530,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William H. Gould as treasurer/secretary, Timothy M. Costello as president, and Arda Arslanian as director.
Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation is led by Timothy M. Costello, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy M. Costello
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Arda Arslanian
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William H. Gould
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $30K (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 $30K, to William H Gould (Treasurer/Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation
How much does Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation give each year?
Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation gave $678K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $543K across 22 grants.
What is Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation's typical grant size?
Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,196, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation give grants?
Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (24%) and Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants) and Stamford, CT (4 grants).
Does Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation's largest grantees?
Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Future International Inc ($75,000), Boys and Girls Club of Stamford ($60,000) and Emily Krzyzewski Center ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation?
Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $742K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $642K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation?
The filing lists Tim Costello as the contact and requests a letter describing the purpose of the funds and the organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation's EIN?
Max J & Winnie S Rosenshein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6260339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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