Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $96K.
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation at a glance
In short: Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation gave $101K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), top state Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $101,231
- -5.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,462
- -46.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $1,339,456
- -1.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($34K). Together the top 7 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 19 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2022) to $120K (2023). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Contribution to Donor Advised Fund | $33,781 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | Francis Lehman Loeb Art Center | $15,950 |
| Stonington Historical Society Stonington, CT | Rollie McKenna Photography Program | $15,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | Center for Creative Photography | $11,500 |
| Mass College of Art and Design Foundation Inc Boston, MA | Artward Bound Program | $10,000 |
| Southern Vermont Arts Center Manchester, VT | The Exhibition, Troubleshooting with Dona Ann McAdams | $10,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, MA | Teen Programs | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,339,456 | $117,451 | $140,506 | $101,231 | 7 | $116,634 | $95,840 | $135,886 |
| 2025 | $1,362,348 | $154,955 | $154,259 | $107,050 | 4 | $130,224 | $133,340 | $128,479 |
| 2024 | $1,361,286 | $144,518 | $131,324 | $98,000 | 1 | $111,786 | $125,208 | $117,345 |
| 2023 | $1,348,276 | $94,280 | $155,297 | $120,400 | 4 | $134,804 | $76,814 | $116,121 |
| 2022 | $1,409,563 | $156,041 | $128,666 | $97,000 | 3 | $109,027 | $136,808 | $128,869 |
| 2021 | $1,381,876 | $83,657 | $134,034 | $100,000 | 2 | — | $65,739 | $114,823 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Arthur B. Page
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $8K (2026)
Joan Garrity Flynn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $8K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel W. Jones (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $8K, to Joan Garrity Flynn (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation
How much does Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation give each year?
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation gave $101K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $107K across 4 grants.
What is Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation's typical grant size?
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $11,500, and its average grant was $14,462, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation give grants?
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation's largest grantees?
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($33,781), Vassar College ($15,950) and Stonington Historical Society ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation?
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (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 is Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation?
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Boston, MA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation's EIN?
Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6149225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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