Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and
Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Michigan. In its 2025 filing, it reported 34 grants totaling $78,175, supporting charitable organizations that include Michigan nonprofits working in areas such as basic needs, housing, food assistance, education, and the arts.
Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and at a glance
In short: Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and gave $78K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,175
- +45.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,299
- +45.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,309,058
- +27.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and
- 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: 991 Lake Park, Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: (248) 540-6366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DIA ($8K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 173 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan recipients received 90% of grant dollars. Recipients in New York received 4%, and those in Arkansas and Rhode Island received 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 34 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2022) to $78K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DIA Detroit, MI | 2025 DIA Gala | $8,100 |
| Jewish Federation Bloomfield Hills, MI | 2026 Annual Campaign | $5,400 |
| Cass Community Social Services Detroit, MI | Meals, Shelter & Support | $5,000 |
| Detroit Public TV Wixom, MI | Society for Excellence Membership | $5,000 |
| Gleaners Detroit, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County Pontiac, MI | General Support | $4,000 |
| Have Faith Haiti Southfield, MI | General Support | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Cranbrook Educational Community Bloomfield Hills, MI | Various Funds | $2,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,309,058 | $369,925 | $90,399 | $78,175 | 34 | $80,341 | $62,117 | $65,241 |
| 2024 | $1,029,532 | $66,006 | $64,479 | $53,869 | 34 | $55,711 | $57,723 | $61,706 |
| 2023 | $1,028,005 | $11,960 | $64,428 | $53,446 | 33 | $55,234 | $18,735 | $57,223 |
| 2022 | $1,080,473 | $-44,590 | $58,377 | $46,681 | 35 | $50,330 | $14,231 | $59,677 |
| 2021 | $1,183,440 | $300,981 | $67,244 | $61,625 | 37 | $61,625 | $51,280 | $68,192 |
| 2020 | $949,703 | $6,277 | $59,266 | $53,500 | 31 | — | $19,259 | $51,078 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable activities. For example, Cass Community Social Services describes its work as providing basic needs, affordable housing, and promoting self-reliance and community inclusion. Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Cranbrook Educational Community describes its work as providing education and encouraging creativity and innovation.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address survivor support and violence prevention (Haven), family empowerment (COTS), homelessness and recovery services (Grace Centers of Hope), theater (Detroit Public Theatre), and hunger relief and food waste prevention (Forgotten Harvest).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $78,175. Grants ranged from $100 to $8,100, with a median grant of $2,000. In 2024, it made 34 grants totaling $53,869; in 2023, it made 33 grants totaling $53,446.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $8,100 to DIA for its 2025 gala; $5,400 to Jewish Federation for its 2026 annual campaign; $5,000 each to Cass Community Social Services, Detroit Public TV, and Gleaners; and $4,000 each to Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, Have Faith Haiti, and Planned Parenthood. Other listed recipients included Doctors Without Borders ($3,000), Cranbrook Educational Community ($2,800), COTS ($2,500), and Haven ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rochelle Forester as president/director and Randolph L Forester as secretary/director.
Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and is led by Rochelle Forester, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rochelle Forester
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randolph L. Forester
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and
How much does Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and give each year?
Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and gave $78K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 34 grants.
What is Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and's typical grant size?
Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,299, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and that year got $3K on average.
Where does Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and give grants?
Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and gives mostly in Michigan: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (12 grants), Pontiac, MI (5 grants), Charlevoix, MI (3 grants) and Bloomfield Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and's largest grantees?
Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and's largest 2025 grantees include DIA ($8,100), Jewish Federation ($5,400) and Cass Community Social Services ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and?
Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable activities. For example, Cass Community Social Services describes its work as providing basic needs, affordable housing, and promoting self-reliance and community inclusion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and?
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 Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and's EIN?
Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5200930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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