Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Islesboro, Maine. In 2024, it made 41 grants totaling $343,805 to charitable organizations, including organizations working on criminal justice, voting rights, health care, youth development, and community wellness.
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc gave $344K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $343,805
- +38.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,385
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,121,136
- -13.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (18 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 963 Pendelton Point Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
Phone: (212) 582-0915
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Common Justice ($60K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 154 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in New York (51%), California (12%), Maryland (10%), Maine (7%), and Pennsylvania (6%). These figures describe the distribution of grant dollars by recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 41 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2022) to $344K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $344K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Justice Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Just Leadership USA Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $42,500 |
| Free Our Vote Inc Bethesda, MD | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Muso San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Abundance Network Foundation Westminster, MD | Abundance Network National $10,000; New York Fund $5,000 | $15,000 |
| The Pierpont Morgan Library (dba The Morgan Library & Museum) New York, NY | General Operating Support | $11,000 |
| Closegap Santa Monica, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| FREER Records New York City, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Islesboro Community Center Islesboro, ME | General Operating Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,121,136 | $-378,910 | $391,119 | $343,805 | 41 | $347,888 | — | $272,774 |
| 2023 | $5,915,664 | $386,160 | $282,964 | $248,805 | 32 | $251,805 | $352,061 | $264,200 |
| 2022 | $5,260,061 | $156,575 | $158,827 | $108,850 | 21 | $114,478 | $109,632 | $293,046 |
| 2021 | $5,826,901 | $662,736 | $259,442 | $223,455 | 29 | $226,705 | $634,051 | $288,200 |
| 2020 | $4,990,930 | $140,868 | $356,792 | $327,755 | 31 | — | $126,704 | $240,363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $273K for 2024 — 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 the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Common Justice describes its work as developing solutions to violent crime that support people harmed and foster racial equity without relying on incarceration. Free Our Vote says it works to restore voting rights and dignity for system-impacted people and families. MUSO describes its goal as creating a cure for delays in health care, while Medical Justice Alliance mobilizes clinicians to protect incarcerated people’s right to medical care. CloseGap focuses on youth social-emotional skills and relationships with trusted adults in schools. Islesboro Community Center says it supports island community health, wellness, enrichment, and social interaction.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $343,805. Grants ranged from $100 to $60,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $60,000 to Common Justice and $42,500 to Just Leadership USA, both for general operating support. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to Free Our Vote and MUSO, and $15,000 to Abundance Network Foundation. The filing also lists $10,000 grants to organizations including the Morgan Library & Museum, CloseGap, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, FREER Records, Islesboro Community Center, Jail Project of Texas, and Medical Justice Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Rothschild, Peter Rothschild, and Katherine Jackson as directors.
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Rothschild
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Katherine Jackson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Rothschild
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann M Rothschild (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to William Rothschild (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc
How much does Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc give each year?
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc gave $344K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $249K across 32 grants.
What is Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,385, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc give grants?
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Islesboro, ME (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), New York City, NY (5 grants) and Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Common Justice ($60,000), Just Leadership USA Inc ($42,500) and Free Our Vote Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc?
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $348K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $273K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc?
The foundation states 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 Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc's EIN?
Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6059064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert & Maurine Rothschild Fund Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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