Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc
The Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bristol, Connecticut. In 2024, it made grants to organizations including hospitals, an animal-welfare organization, and community-service organizations.
Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $293K), mostly in Connecticut. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,227,669
- +105.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $293,424
- +142.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $26,987,511
- -5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% 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 Rosenheim Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 273, Bristol, CT 06011-0273
Phone: (860) 583-8675
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bristol Hospital Development ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 68 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Bristol, Connecticut. Its 2024 grants included recipients in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $322K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 164% 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 $1.6M (2023) to $3.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Hospital Development Bristol, CT | Support Work of Donee | $1,598,100 |
| Little Guild of St Francis Cornwall, CT | Building | $1,000,000 |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Torrington, CT | Pet Therapy and Restorative Healing | $370,569 |
| Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding Bristol, CT | Support Work of Donee | $200,000 |
| Bristol Adult Resource Center Bristol, CT | General Fund | $10,000 |
| St Joseph School Bristol, CT | Suport Work of Donee | $10,000 |
| The Gilbert School Winsted, CT | Support Mission of Donee | $10,000 |
| Pink Rose Fund Torrington, CT | Breast Cancer Awareness | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Bristol Inc Bristol, CT | Support Work of Donee | $9,000 |
| Chapel Haven New Haven, CT | Support Work of Donee | $5,000 |
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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 | $26,987,511 | $1,813,542 | $3,464,418 | $3,227,669 | 11 | $3,227,669 | $691,393 | $1,968,038 |
| 2023 | $28,676,301 | $1,011,216 | $1,799,863 | $1,570,368 | 13 | $1,570,368 | $754,930 | $1,794,722 |
| 2022 | $29,495,123 | $514,273 | $2,523,708 | $2,265,600 | 16 | $2,265,600 | $696,125 | $1,865,868 |
| 2021 | $31,509,315 | $1,474,094 | $1,954,463 | $1,684,320 | 14 | $1,684,320 | $1,216,996 | $2,088,661 |
| 2020 | $32,362,732 | $1,068,123 | $1,981,576 | $1,775,100 | 14 | — | $854,864 | $1,804,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — 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 foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including healthcare, animal welfare, services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, education, and community programs.
The Little Guild of St Francis, which received $1,000,000 in 2024, says its mission is to rescue, heal, and nurture homeless dogs and cats, match them with caring homes, and provide programs that strengthen bonds between pets and people. Bristol Adult Resource Center, which received $10,000, describes its work as supporting personal growth and community inclusion for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through living arrangements, employment services, and day, recreation, and respite programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $3,227,669. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,598,100, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants were $1,598,100 to Bristol Hospital Development, for “support work of donee”; $1,000,000 to Little Guild of St Francis, for building; $370,569 to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, for pet therapy and restorative healing; and $200,000 to Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding, for “support work of donee.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael J Samartino as president/trustee, Michael Adams as vice president, and Diane Libby as secretary.
Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc is led by Michael J. Samartino, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Samartino
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane Libby
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Adams
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc
How much does Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 13 grants.
What is Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $293,424, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc give grants?
Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bristol, CT (5 grants) and Torrington, CT (2 grants).
Does Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support Work of Donee" (5 grants).
Who are Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bristol Hospital Development ($1,598,100), Little Guild of St Francis ($1,000,000) and Charlotte Hungerford Hospital ($370,569), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc?
Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc reported $27.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including healthcare, animal welfare, services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, education, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Rosenheim Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert Rosenheim Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1483231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert Rosenheim Foundation 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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