Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundationinc
The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1992 by the Rosenberg family, originally based in Monsey, New York, with operations centered in Atlanta, Georgia. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that operates with a volunteer board and no paid staff.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-52.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$38.5M
+2.2% YoY
Grant Count
125
-6.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$308K
+8.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds humanitarian assistance, utilizing interest income earned on cash donations prior to disbursal. The foundation focuses on supporting economically disadvantaged and low-income individuals, with particular emphasis on:
- Education
- Religious causes, especially those related to Judaism
- Humanitarian assistance
Grantmaking
The foundation is highly active in grantmaking, having made 133 grants in the most recent fiscal year. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across numerous U.S. cities and internationally. Geographic areas of focus include Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as international locations such as Jerusalem and Paris.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $2,887,259
- Total Revenue: $35,410,268
- Total Expenses: $38,537,922
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,887,259 | $6,047,913 | $5,561,714 |
| Revenue | $35,410,268 | $38,164,549 | $74,985,544 |
| Expenses | $38,537,922 | $37,706,350 | $72,780,934 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $38,528,779 | $37,691,540 | $72,779,419 |
| Net Investment Income | $68,057 | $15,534 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $50,033 | $16,728 | $23,946 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a volunteer board of directors, including:
- Stephen Rosenberg
- Lisa Lifshitz
- Lisa Schwartz
Board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN ROSENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA LIFSHITZ | DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| LISA SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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