Rochman Charitable Foundation
Rochman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $127,440 to charitable organizations.
Rochman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Rochman Charitable Foundation gave $127K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,440
- -42.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,372
- -30.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,919,271
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (75% 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 Rochman Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 W Wacker Drive 1700, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (847) 835-0302
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rochman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Illinois Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 141 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Illinois received 75% of grant dollars, those in South Carolina received 21%, and those in North Carolina received 3%. Massachusetts and California each accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rochman Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $543; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2021) to $236K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Chron's & Colitis Foundation Des Plaines, IL | General Purposes | $27,500 |
| Medical University of South Carolina Foundation (Musc) Charleston, SC | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $6,000 |
| Am Shalom Glencoe, IL | General Purposes | $4,250 |
| The Greg Olsen Foundation Charlotte, NC | General Purposes | $4,250 |
| Hope Chicago Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Charles M Schwartz Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $1,500 |
| Kiawah Cares Foundation Kiawah Island, SC | General Purposes | $1,250 |
| Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,919,271 | $138,413 | $137,363 | $127,440 | 20 | $127,455 | $177,193 | $88,409 |
| 2024 | $2,918,221 | $200,575 | $223,595 | $219,550 | 24 | $219,578 | $245,849 | $109,495 |
| 2023 | $2,941,241 | $243,044 | $132,152 | $123,035 | 30 | $123,050 | $268,511 | $113,152 |
| 2022 | $2,830,349 | $205,248 | $240,200 | $236,426 | 35 | $236,426 | $202,260 | $145,042 |
| 2021 | $2,865,301 | $369,994 | $120,754 | $111,625 | 32 | — | $145,254 | $114,388 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rochman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the University of Illinois Foundation says it raises and administers private gifts to benefit the University of Illinois; HOPE CHICAGO says it works to expand access to debt-free postsecondary education; and the Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $127,440. Grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to the University of Illinois Foundation, $27,500 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, $25,000 to the Medical University of South Carolina Foundation, and $6,000 to Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
Other 2025 recipients included Am Shalom ($4,250), The Greg Olsen Foundation ($4,250), HOPE CHICAGO ($2,000), Kiawah Cares Foundation ($1,250), Big Shoulders Fund ($1,000), The Hap Foundation ($250), and the Greater Chicago Food Depository ($200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Randall I Rochman as president; Elizabeth T Rochman and Richard Rochman as vice presidents; Shirley Rochman as secretary; and Barton C Rochman as treasurer.
Rochman Charitable Foundation is led by Randall I. Rochman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randall I. Rochman
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barton C. Rochman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth T. Rochman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Rochman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Shirley Rochman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Rochman Charitable Foundation
How much does Rochman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Rochman Charitable Foundation gave $127K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $220K across 24 grants.
What is Rochman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Rochman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,372, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rochman Charitable Foundation that year got $543 on average.
Where does Rochman Charitable Foundation give grants?
Rochman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants) and Glencoe, IL (2 grants).
Does Rochman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rochman Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rochman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Rochman Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Illinois Foundation ($50,000), Chron's & Colitis Foundation ($27,500) and Medical University of South Carolina Foundation (Musc) ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rochman Charitable Foundation?
Rochman Charitable Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rochman Charitable Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rochman Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rochman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Rochman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1203103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Rochman Charitable Foundation 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 2021–2025
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