Rory David Deutsch Foundation
The mission of the Rory David Deutsch Foundation is to eradicate pediatric brain tumors and other devastating childhood diseases as well as to make a difference in the lives of afflicted children and their families.
Rory David Deutsch Foundation at a glance
In short: Rory David Deutsch Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,253,346
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rory David Deutsch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Duke University ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Rory David Deutsch Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $100K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | To provide funding for pediatric brain tumor research - dipg. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,253,346 | $184,633 | $92,766 | $50,000 | 1 | $94,737 |
| 2024 | $2,081,879 | $167,230 | $142,435 | $100,000 | 1 | $98,035 |
| 2023 | $1,929,910 | $218,520 | $98,042 | $50,000 | 1 | $62,965 |
| 2022 | $1,778,862 | $37,670 | $90,427 | $50,000 | 1 | $-38,983 |
| 2021 | $1,904,941 | $215,715 | $43,131 | — | — | $60,657 |
| 2020 | $1,755,834 | $206,903 | $92,666 | $40,000 | 1 | $64,067 |
About Rory David Deutsch Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rory David Deutsch Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Highland Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $95K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rory David Deutsch Foundation is led by Mindy S. Deutsch, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mindy S. Deutsch
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross M. Deutsch
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellyn F. Samsky
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Enid Deutsch
Vice President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $26K (2025)
Alan R. Samsky
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Caplan
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc J. Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald S. Deutsch
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $26K, to Enid Deutsch (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Rory David Deutsch Foundation
How much does Rory David Deutsch Foundation give each year?
Rory David Deutsch Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Rory David Deutsch Foundation?
Rory David Deutsch Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $185K.
What is Rory David Deutsch Foundation?
Rory David Deutsch Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Highland Park, IL. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Rory David Deutsch Foundation operate?
Rory David Deutsch Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, North Carolina.
What is Rory David Deutsch Foundation's EIN?
Rory David Deutsch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4242498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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