Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc is a private foundation incorporated in 1948 and based in Islesboro, Maine. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on supporting charitable organizations across the United States, particularly in the arts, education, and human services sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
-13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$344K
+38.2% YoY
Grant Count
41
+28.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+7.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts — including museums
- Education — with particular emphasis on science education and STEM
- Human Services — supporting a wide range of social service organizations
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
approximately $8,000
Average Grant
approximately $8,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes funding across multiple states with primary concentration in:
- New York
- Maine
- California
- Washington
- Massachusetts
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states total, with New York, California, and Maine accounting for approximately 72% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $5.1–$5.9 million (varies by reporting year)
- Annual revenue: $386,160–$991,000
- Annual expenses: $282,964
- Expense ratio: 73.3% of total revenue spent on programs
Investment Income: The foundation generates revenue primarily through investment income and dividends, with recent annual investment income of approximately $39,309.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,121,136 | $5,915,664 | $5,260,061 |
| Revenue | $-378,910 | $386,160 | $156,575 |
| Expenses | $391,119 | $282,964 | $158,827 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $347,888 | $251,805 | $114,478 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $352,061 | $109,632 |
| Distributable Amount | $272,774 | $264,200 | $293,046 |
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
154 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 governed by three directors who serve without compensation:
- Peter Rothschild — Director
- Katherine Jackson — Director
- Ann M. Rothschild — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Rothschild | Director | 1 | $1,667 |
| Peter Rothschild | Director | 1 | — |
| Katherine Jackson | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 963 Pendleton Point Road Islesboro, ME 04848
Phone: 212-582-0915
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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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