Rodstein Foundation
Rodstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Wellington, Florida. Its filings describe its activity as grantmaking to recognized Section 501(c)(3) organizations; its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $14,200.
Rodstein Foundation at a glance
In short: Rodstein Foundation gave $14K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $946.667), top state Florida. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,200
- -30.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $947
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $246,966
- +9.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (48% 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 Rodstein Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2024 filing says requests should include a written statement describing the intended use of the grant, a written statement about the deductibility of contributions to the requesting organization, and a…
The foundation’s 2024 filing says requests should include a written statement describing the intended use of the grant, a written statement about the deductibility of contributions to the requesting organization, and a statement about the organization’s exempt status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- December 1 annually, according to the 2024 filing. The December 1, 2024 deadline is past.
- Deadline
- December 1 annually, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Marc Rodstein
Mailing address: 15695 Boeing Court, Wellington, FL 33414-8359
Phone: (561) 948-1262
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rodstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of South Palm Bea ($3K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (48%), New York (28%), Maryland (9%), Arizona (7%), and Massachusetts (4%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rodstein Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $927. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $650 repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $12K (2021) to $20K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Bea Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jewish National Fund Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Am Jewish Joint Dist Committee New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Am Jewish Committee New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Aopa Frederick, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Ame Westborough, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| McLearn Northern Michigan Foundatio Petoskey, MI | Charitable Purpose | $300 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Charitable | $250 |
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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 | $246,966 | $36,847 | $16,054 | $14,200 | 15 | $14,350 | $36,847 | $17,018 |
| 2024 | $226,173 | $26,719 | $22,049 | $20,425 | 12 | $20,565 | $25,459 | $15,430 |
| 2023 | $221,503 | $17,961 | $17,392 | $15,100 | 9 | $15,240 | $16,146 | $14,036 |
| 2022 | $221,593 | $25,716 | $17,459 | $15,350 | 27 | $15,515 | $24,231 | $14,193 |
| 2021 | $212,677 | $34,310 | $14,190 | $12,450 | 21 | $12,590 | $33,050 | $15,588 |
| 2020 | $192,557 | $25,695 | $15,223 | $13,675 | 23 | — | $24,446 | $12,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rodstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 foundation’s filing does not state a mission. It says its direct charitable activity consists of grants to recognized Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Among its 2025 grantees, the American Kidney Fund describes its own mission as fighting kidney disease and helping people live healthier lives. The Florida Sheriffs Association describes its mission as fostering the effectiveness of the office of sheriff through leadership, innovative practices, legislative initiatives, education, and training.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $14,200. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $2,500, with a median of $500.
Among the largest listed grants were $2,500 to Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach (Boca Raton, Florida); $2,000 each to Jewish National Fund (Boca Raton, Florida), American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (New York, New York), American Jewish Committee (New York, New York), and American Friends of Magen David Adom (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida); and $1,000 each to Turning Point USA (Phoenix, Arizona) and AOPA (Frederick, Maryland).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marc Rodstein as trustee.
Rodstein Foundation is led by Marc Rodstein, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marc Rodstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 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 Rodstein Foundation
How much does Rodstein Foundation give each year?
Rodstein Foundation gave $14K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 12 grants.
What is Rodstein Foundation's typical grant size?
Rodstein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $947, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rodstein Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Rodstein Foundation give grants?
Rodstein Foundation's top state is Florida, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Rodstein Foundation's largest grantees?
Rodstein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of South Palm Bea ($2,500), Jewish National Fund ($2,000) and Am Jewish Joint Dist Committee ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rodstein Foundation?
Rodstein Foundation reported $247K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rodstein Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. It says its direct charitable activity consists of grants to recognized Section 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rodstein Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says requests should include a written statement describing the intended use of the grant, a written statement about the deductibility of contributions to the requesting organization, and a… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rodstein Foundation's EIN?
Rodstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6697762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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