Robert Rothman Foundation
Robert Rothman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Englewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $841K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $194K. Net investment income was $42K.
Robert Rothman Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert Rothman Foundation gave $194K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $194,442
- +231.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,888
- +99.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $840,855
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Robert Rothman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Williams College ($125K). Together the top 5 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert Rothman Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 426% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2023) to $194K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williams College Williamstown, MA | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun New York, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Met Council New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,778 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General Purpose | $3,664 |
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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 | $840,855 | $42,317 | $195,847 | $194,442 | 5 | $194,442 | $41,596 | $45,693 |
| 2023 | $995,721 | $49,881 | $58,605 | $58,600 | 3 | $58,600 | $49,876 | $49,231 |
| 2022 | $1,004,445 | $9,083 | $4,638 | — | — | $3,478 | $3,285 | $49,220 |
| 2021 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,619 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Rothman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert Rothman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Rothman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rothman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Rothman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Rothman Foundation
How much does Robert Rothman Foundation give each year?
Robert Rothman Foundation gave $194K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 3 grants.
What is Robert Rothman Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert Rothman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $38,888, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Rothman Foundation give grants?
Robert Rothman Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Robert Rothman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert Rothman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert Rothman Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert Rothman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Williams College ($125,000), Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun ($50,000) and American Friends of Shalva ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Rothman Foundation?
Robert Rothman Foundation reported $841K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $194K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Robert Rothman Foundation's EIN?
Robert Rothman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4060913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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