Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation
The Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation was a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation was dissolved following the death of its previous president, Barbara R. Peskin, with proceeds distributed to two subsidiary entities. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation at a glance
In short: Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation gave $98K across 15 grants in 2021 (avg $7K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $98,000
- -3.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $6,533
- -3.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- Virginia (91% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11801 Oak Point Ct, Richmond, VA 23233
Phone: (804) 741-2771
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was UVA Student Aid Foundation ($55K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 6% to recipients in New York, and 3% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation gives
- 80% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2021) to $101K (2020). In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UVA Student Aid Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Univ of Va (Dept Student Health) Charlottesville, VA | Student Medical Service | $10,000 |
| Feed More Richmond, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Massey Cancer Center Richmond, VA | Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation New York, NY | Medical Research | $4,000 |
| Richmond SPCA Richmond, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Richmond, VA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Richmond YMCA Richmond, VA | Educational | $2,500 |
| St Jude's Children Research Hosp Memphis, TN | Medical Research | $2,500 |
| Cancer Linc Richmond, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2020 filing reported 15 grants. The 2021 filing also reported 15 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $100,314 | $115,944 | $98,000 | 15 | $98,000 | $46,345 | $111,587 |
| 2020 | $1,506,975 | $135,196 | $104,335 | $101,000 | 15 | — | $60,500 | $104,331 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants included support for student aid and student medical services, cancer and medical research, hunger relief, and other charitable and educational purposes. Feed More describes its mission as fighting hunger in Central Virginia; the National Kidney Foundation describes its mission as preventing kidney disease, advancing the patient experience, and addressing inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $98,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable grants included $55,000 to UVA Student Aid Foundation, $10,000 to the University of Virginia Department of Student Health, $5,000 each to Feed More and Massey Cancer Center, and $4,000 to the National Kidney Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mindy P. Guyer was listed as president on the 2021 filing. The filing identifies Barbara R. Peskin as the previous president.
Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation is led by Mindy P. Guyer, President & T on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Mindy P. Guyer
President & T
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation
How much does Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation give each year?
Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation gave $98K across 15 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $101K across 15 grants.
What is Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation's typical grant size?
Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,533, across 15 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation give grants?
Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (10 grants), Charlottesville, VA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation's largest grantees?
Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include UVA Student Aid Foundation ($55,000), Univ of Va (Dept Student Health) ($10,000) and Feed More ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for student aid and student medical services, cancer and medical research, hunger relief, and other charitable and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $112K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation's EIN?
Ralph & Leo Rosenthal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6036891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Ralph & Leo Rosenthal 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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